[SOLVED] R9 270 vs GTX 950

[i76700hquser]

Hello guys, I've been asking some questions and now I have another one, which is better R9 270 or GTX 950? Both are 2GB but i know that the GTX 950 is 75w (the low power version of ASUS), my PSU doesn't even have that pin connectors but now I don't have money for another one, so which should I choose? Games that I play: BeamNG (medium settings, struggles a bit on my 950M), Minecraft, PC Building Simulator and some VMs and video editing at 720p60.

Cheers.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-950-vs-AMD-R9-270/3510vs3149
Performance is much the same between the R9 270 and GTX950.

However, performance is mostly irrelevant as a PSU without any 6 pins is incapable of running an R9 270 since all R9 270 models I see require a 6 pin at minimum.

So, the GTX950 is the card you should buy.

The 950 will be a good improvement over the mobile 950.
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-950M-vs-Nvidia-GTX-950/m27713vs3510

 

[WildCard999]

They trade blows depending on the game and since your PSU doesn't even have the right connection I wouldn't even bother considering the R9 270 although make sure your PSU is sufficient enough even for the 950.

 

[i76700hquser]

They trade blows depending on the game and since your PSU doesn't even have the right connection I wouldn't even bother considering the R9 270 although make sure your PSU is sufficient enough even for the 950.

https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-950-vs-AMD-R9-270/3510vs3149
Performance is much the same between the R9 270 and GTX950.

However, performance is mostly irrelevant as a PSU without any 6 pins is incapable of running an R9 270 since all R9 270 models I see require a 6 pin at minimum.

So, the GTX950 is the card you should buy.

The 950 will be a good improvement over the mobile 950.
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-950M-vs-Nvidia-GTX-950/m27713vs3510

Thanks for the replies, my PSU is 450w.

 

[WildCard999]

Are you by chance connecting a laptop to an external GPU?

 

[i76700hquser]

Are you by chance connecting a laptop to an external GPU?

No, I'm planning a build.

 

[WildCard999]

No, I'm planning a build.

What is your budget and location?

While the GTX 950 is a low power unit (for GPU's) I'd be hesitant using it with some cheapo PSU that may damage the 950 or other parts.

 

[i76700hquser]

What is your budget and location?

While the GTX 950 is a low power unit (for GPU's) I'd be hesitant using it with some cheapo PSU that may damage the 950 or other parts.

200€ I’m from Portugal, stores like Globaldata and some others (onbit, mbit and pcdiga) are good.


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[WildCard999]

200€ I’m from Portugal, stores like Globaldata and some others (onbit, mbit and pcdiga) are good.


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Not really familiar with those sites but if you bought a refurbished system with like a 2nd/3rd gen i5 it could make a decent gamer paired with that 950.

Hopefully that 450W unit will be enough for the system & gaming...

 

[NightHawkRMX]

I would trust an OEM PSU from a business machine more than some cheap no-name PSU.

 

[i76700hquser]

I would trust an OEM PSU from a business machine more than some cheap no-name PSU.

It’s not a non name psu it’s a 2hix 450w


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[i76700hquser]

Not really familiar with those sites but if you bought a refurbished system with like a 2nd/3rd gen i5 it could make a decent gamer paired with that 950.

Hopefully that 450W unit will be enough for the system & gaming...

It has a ryzen 3 1200


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[NightHawkRMX]

It has a ryzen 3 1200

Good little CPU, although slightly hampered by its 4 threads and original Zen architecture. Should have no issues holding back a 950.

2hix 450w

According to this http://loja.socria.net/ficha_artigo.php?products_id=14343&osCsid= your PSU is rated for 15+16A on the 12v rails, which is enough for a 950.

However, I do not know anything about this PSU brand, so it may not be of good quality. Also, the majority of the power being on the 5 and 3.3v rails indicates a very very old PSU design.

It may be fine as nothing is a major power hog in that system, however, I would definitely consider an upgrade if possible.

 

[i76700hquser]

Good little CPU, although slightly hampered by its 4 threads and original Zen architecture. Should have no issues holding back a 950.

According to this http://loja.socria.net/ficha_artigo.php?products_id=14343&osCsid= your PSU is rated for 15+16A on the 12v rails, which is enough for a 950.

However, I do not know anything about this PSU brand, so it may not be of good quality. Also, the majority of the power being on the 5 and 3.3v rails indicates a very very old PSU design.

It may be fine as nothing is a major power hog in that system, however, I would definitely consider an upgrade if possible.

Thanks for the quote, would it handle a gtx 960 turbo with a molex adaptor? Since it’s more a future proof card and only 10€ more expensive.


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[NightHawkRMX]

with a molex adaptor?

No. Adapters like that are a very bad idea.

I found out the hard way a lil back.

https://imgur.com/KpFmVJo

View: https://imgur.com/KpFmVJo

Result? Adapter caught fire and was destroyed, 2tb Seagate Barracuda was KIA, I gained a smoky smelling room, and an unhappy me.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

I read Amazon spain offers free shipping to Portugal on orders over 29 euro, so the below is a halfway decent PSU available there.

The VS450 offers 2x 6+2 pin PCIE connectors and should perform valiantly with a system using a R3 1200 and 950/960.

https://www.amazon.es/Corsair-VS450...ÅŽÕÑ&keywords=PSU+450w&qid=1572385434&sr=8-51

 

[i76700hquser]

No. Adapters like that are a very bad idea.

I found out the hard way a lil back.

https://imgur.com/KpFmVJo

View: https://imgur.com/KpFmVJo

Result? Adapter caught fire and was destroyed, 2tb Seagate Barracuda was KIA, I gained a smoky smelling room, and an unhappy me.

Wow that’s bad, so I may buy the GTX 950, but I’m worried because a friend told me that is a bad gpu (low end), but nothing like try because my psu doesn’t handle much more.


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[stinkycreature1]

Hello guys, I've been asking some questions and now I have another one, which is better R9 270 or GTX 950? Both are 2GB but i know that the GTX 950 is 75w (the low power version of ASUS), my PSU doesn't even have that pin connectors but now I don't have money for another one, so which should I choose? Games that I play: BeamNG (medium settings, struggles a bit on my 950M), Minecraft, PC Building Simulator and some VMs and video editing at 720p60.

Cheers.

Buy a GTX 1650 instead, the recommended psu is 300 and uses 75 watts. It is only $145 Euros, according to the amazon.co.uk. If you can spend around $30 euros more, you can pick up a 1660. I recommend buying a 1660, even if it may be out of your budget. There's also RX 570 which is slightly better and roughly the same price of the 1650, although it needs 450 watts minimum which you have.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

although it needs 450 watts minimum which you have.

Many GTX 1650s need 6 pin connectors. All 570s and 1660s need PCIe connectors.

He has the wattage (in theory) but not the connectors.

 

[i76700hquser]

Buy a GTX 1650 instead, the recommended psu is 300 and uses 75 watts. It is only $145 Euros, according to the amazon.co.uk. If you can spend around $30 euros more, you can pick up a 1660. I recommend buying a 1660, even if it may be out of your budget. There's also RX 570 which is slightly better and roughly the same price of the 1650, although it needs 450 watts minimum which you have.

Sad in here costs 194€ which is about the final price of what I’m paying for this build.


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[stinkycreature1]

Sad in here costs 194€ which is about the final price of what I’m paying for this build.


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Many GTX 1650s need 6 pin connectors. All 570s and 1660s need PCIe connectors.

He has the wattage (in theory) but not the connectors.

Well, that definitely sucks. Good luck with the gpu finds though.

 

[i76700hquser]

Many GTX 1650s need 6 pin connectors. All 570s and 1660s need PCIe connectors.

He has the wattage (in theory) but not the connectors.

Yeah, and I would be grateful to have one, but I have to stick with this until I can upgrade. Just hoping I don’t lose too much performance on cpu part.


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[i76700hquser]

Thanks, I will probably order a used one for 55€ (Asus GtX 950 2GB).


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[NightHawkRMX]

Good luck!

My 1200 and 1050 did ok at 1080p in BeamNG. Performed great on some maps, but some unoptimized maps needed settings turned down a lot.

 

[stinkycreature1]

Yeah, and I would be grateful to have one, but I have to stick with this until I can upgrade. Just hoping I don’t lose too much performance on cpu part.


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Ryzen 3 1200 is still a capable CPU imo. Also, if it were up to me, I'd rather spend the money on the psu and then save for a new gpu. But that's just my opinion, and you could order used gpu.