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Recommended Cheap Next Gen Graphics Card for NBA2k15

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Hi Everyone I would like to buy a Cheap graphic card because of NBA2K15 they said that they will develop nextgen so i need your inputs on what i will buy below. thanks

PC HD7750 2gb ddr3 128bit
PowerColor R7 240 2GB DDR3 V2 OC
Inno3D GT630 1gb ddr5
Inno3D GT630 2gb ddr3 kepler
Zotac GT640 2gb ddr3
Asus GT630 2gb ddr3 Kepler
EVGA GT630 2gb ddr3
Sapphire R7 240 Boost 2gb ddr3 128bit
PowerColor AXR7 240 OC 2gb ddr3
MSI N630GT 2gb ddr3 128bit
 


>Thanks for the info but i live in the philippines this is the only available here that i can buy to the local stores
but im interested on the MSI N630GT 4gb ddr3 128 based on the specs i can play ultra high games and others choice is Sapphire R7 240 Boost 2gb ddr3 128bit because cuda cores.

 
The amount of vram or memory dedicated to the video card doesn't determine its performance. So a 4GB card will not be faster than a 2GB card. A GT630 4GB isn't going to be fast as a 2GB R7-260x. Because you're in the Philippines and the stores has limited choices, then between the 2 cards GT630 and R7-240, the GT630 would be the better card. Get the GT630

Here is a comparison, they don't have a GT630, but a GT640 vs R7-260x
http://www.hwcompare.com/15498/geforce-gt-640-ddr3-vs-radeon-r7-260x/
Do they have the HD7750, if yes, then grab that and get the 2GB model.
http://www.hwcompare.com/12822/geforce-gt-640-ddr3-vs-radeon-hd-7750/
 


> So il get the Inno3D GT630 2gb ddr3 kepler.. thanks for the info

 


> Right now my grphic card is Inno3D GeForce GT 240 500gb ddr5 128 bit can i use it on nba2k15 even if is a NEXT Generation graphics.

> Because im planning to upgrade only the ram and graphic card from 2gb ddr2 to 4gb ddr2 you think he can handle the nextgen games
> Can GT630 card can compatible on my pci-e 2.0 slot? and my 550 watts powersupply




 
Yes get 4gb but ddr2 is outdated and imo a waste to even bother spending money on it.
Both if these cards are consider weak when it comes to gaming. Some setting might need to be turned down to make it playable. Also what do they mean by next gen? What can they add to a sports game? I doubt it will be like watch dogs.

Your psu will support it as for your board it should support it as well.

 


> I already go to your advice to upgrade my memory to ddr3 but i will upgrade also my CPU kindly see below the specs
if is ok but i watch youtube video with this hardware he can play ultra high settings. Need Your advice?

Spec AMD A8-5600k 3.6GHz APU [3.9GHz Max Turbo]
CPU Cores on Die [4Cores]
TDP 100Watts
Total L2 Cache 4MB
GPU Radeon Brand HD 7560D
MSi A55M-E33 Socket FM2 Motherboard
4GB DDR3 PC1333 Memory
500GB SATA III
Rise 833 Case 600W PSU

Total Price : $274.788 USD