[SOLVED] Sound Card for Big Screen Play

[versionmanager]

I have played all my favorite games for years past on Big Screens. When bundled with a Dolby 7.2 stereo system it is like being at the movies. My goal is to transition off of a console (XBOX One X) and into a PC mode of play . In my opinion, sitting in front of a 75 in TV is more fulfilling than a super high-resolution Gaming Monitor. The TV I play on now is a Samsung 4K TV. Its specs can be found here:
https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/tvs/uhd-tvs/75--class-nu6900-smart-4k-uhd-tv--2018--un75nu6900fxza/
What is extremely confusing as I plan my Gamer/Office build is what type of GPU to buy. It seems to me that the video card is the place to start in this scenario and to build around it.

My concern is I want a card that will mature from the 1080P standard into a 4K display. Will a 2070 GPU fulfill an ability to play games on the market now and adjust to a new 4K standard with more taxing FPS once 4K becomes mainstream? If yes to a 2070, what are the specific suggested specs and possibly brand of a video card that will achieve my goal. If not, what would be the best card and a complementary Motherboard? What Ryzen CPU model would be ideal? Thanks in advance.

 

[versionmanager]

That's nice of you to say, thanks. It's not often we get feed back like that

XPS system is new enough to run modern cards. Only concern might be of the power supply and PCIe connectors for additional power if went for a more power hungry card. 580 would be good if the psu is at least reasonable quality 500w and has 8pin PCIe connector. If tasks undertaken by the system is all it's needed for, i would think spending too much on a card be wasted. i7 6700 is a decent processor though and can handle 5700XT~1080Ti/RTX 2070Super level cards if were to game on it.

5600XT could be another option too. Performs quite well trading blows with RTX2060 and not too pricey; https://www.techspot.com/review/1974-amd-radeon-rx-5600-xt/

If unsure if psu in the XPS system is capable of running an RX580 or the following tiers,

I'm with Boju, it is nice to be appreciated!

That dell is modern enough to run any modern gpu. The only issue is what psu is inside it.

Dell's that come with no discrete gpu or a lower end one tend to come with a 350w psu.
Some come with a 460w psu which would run upto a 5600xt without issue.

The psu can be easily replaced BUT its a case of whether the extra expense is worth it to you.

The issue with second hand cards, the 1650 super, rx 580, rx 5500xt are all on par or better than say older cards like the 1060 6gb or older gtx 970.

These cards still go for around $120 second hand from where I'm sat.

Me personally? I'd pay the extra $60 for a brand new card with warranty.

unning off the motherboard alone would be safer.

I've never bought second hand stuff but can only imagine, besides lack of warranty, risk of not knowing for certain how it's been treated in the system or handled outside the case. There's every chance you could find a bargain well looked after card though. Amazon/Ebay are probably places id look. Newegg lists refurbs too. Check benchmarks and use listed models as reference.

I went out and researched how to find the wattage on the PSU and what I see on the web is that that it can't be done via Windows 10. It went onto say that it can only be determined by the label which mounted in this case points upward.

Here are some cards of interest.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce...subtag=tomshardware-us-5548916029504847000-20

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-...=1080+TI&qid=1600030595&s=electronics&sr=1-14

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Gef...7P6PBHN86MX&psc=1&refRID=0DFZ5WK7B7P6PBHN86MX

Most of these are at 4GB. What is the difference between GDDR5 and GDDR6?

Will the new
Gigabyte X570 AORUS Elite (AMD Ryzen 3000/X570/ATX/PCIe4.0/DDR4/USB3.1/Realtek ALC1200/Front USB Type-C/RGB Fusion 2.0/M.2 Thermal Guard/Gaming Motherboard)

board accommodate these cards? Thanks.

 

[boju]

Yeah the power supply inside the case should have a label to include specifications of it.

GDDR6 newer faster memory type, the Evga 1650 GDDR6 model is faster, anywhere between 2~12+% vs GDDR5 variants depending on benchmark and games reviewed here.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/gtx-1650-gddr6-vs-gddr5-performance

The Gigabyte uses GDDR5 and has a higher boost clock. The Zotac utlises GDDR6 and clock frequencies are lower and still beats the Gigabyte. Evga GDDR6 model you linked has a higher boost clock still, i'd choose this one.

Wouldn't bother with 1050Ti when it's even more expensive than the MSI.

x570 motherboard is compatible with any of these cards.

 

[versionmanager]

Yeah the power supply inside the case should have a label to include specifications of it.

GDDR6 newer faster memory type, the Evga 1650 GDDR6 model is faster, anywhere between 2~12+% vs GDDR5 variants depending on benchmark and games reviewed here.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/gtx-1650-gddr6-vs-gddr5-performance

The Gigabyte uses GDDR5 and has a higher boost clock. The Zotac utlises GDDR6 and clock frequencies are lower and still beats the Gigabyte. Evga GDDR6 model you linked has a higher boost clock still, i'd choose this one.

Wouldn't bother with 1050Ti when it's even more expensive than the MSI.

x570 motherboard is compatible with any of these cards.

We have a winner! Thank you.

 

[boju]

You're welcome.

Man. Playing shootem up games (Far Cry) with keyboard and mouse, if controller is all you're used to, is gonna rock and you'll be even better at it and much faster

 

[versionmanager]

Not so fast! Still gonna stay with the controller..unless I lose functionality:

GameSir T4 pro Wireless Bluetooth Game Controller for Windows 7 8 10 PC/iOS/Android/Switch, Dual Shock USB Mobile Phone Gamepad Joystick for Apple Arcade MFi Games, Semi-Transparent LED Backlight

Guess what? I am at Level 30 in Diivision 2 on the XBOX One X. Once I cut over and play on the PC, I will have to start the Game all over with a new profile. Microsoft Live servers are the Middle man on the way to Ubisoft.

Kinda like when a High School Senior having to go through Middle School again. No Problem! Have a good one.

 

[boju]

You'll be against m&k players, it's not going to end well

 

[versionmanager]

I appreciate this. I will start fielding feedback from the players on the Division2 board at Reddit. I might end up having to retire the Game controller.

On another note, I am about to begin my build, Please look for another post of mine addressing any questions and or issues. Thanks again,