Which Graphics Card is best for my Configuration and Price Range?

[Ezhilan]

Hello Guys,

I am having lot of confusion in buying a Graphics Card for my PC because my PC configuration is 4 year old and i don't have that much amount to buy new PC.I am having Nvidia 9400 GT graphics card but it supports only Direct X10.I want to play the latest games atleast at medium or low graphic settings.I am posting my system config along with this content.

Please suggest me a graphic card which suits my PC and the budget should be below 10,000 RS only. Please Help Guys.

Windows Version : Microsoft Windows 8.1 (6.3) 64-bit (Build 9600)

Processor : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7500 @ 2.93GHz

Mother Board :
Vendor: Intel Corporation
Model: DG41RQ with PCI Express 1.1 x16 Slot

RAM : 4GB DDR2 800MHZ

Old Graphics Card :
Name: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT
Technology: 65 nm
Memory Size: 1024 MB
Memory Bus Width: 128 bits
Core Clock: 550.0 MHz
Shader Clock: 1400.0 MHz
Memory Clock: 400.0 MHz

PSU Details :
http://www.acbel.com.tw/eng/Product.aspx?id=42&&sd=31&&pid=157
(Visit this link for my PSU Model Details)

LCD Monitor : Samsung 22 inch with only VGA Input
My Monitor Model Link:
http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LS22B150NS/ZA

Also suggest me which one is best among these cards and whether these cards support my PC or not.

(GTX 650,GTX 750,GT 740,HD 7770)


Thanks in advance .......

 

[MeteorsRaining]

HD 7770 is a powerful entry level GPU and fine for your system, what wattage and specific model is your PSU?

 

[Ezhilan]

HD 7770 is a powerful entry level GPU and fine for your system, what wattage and specific model is your PSU?

Thanks for your solution...I don't know what is my PSU model and there is only one sticker mentioning 230 VAC in it..

 

[MeteorsRaining]

That's the voltage, there should be a table on the sticker, describing wattage on different Volt lines, like 3.3V/12V/etc, what's the wattage on 12V line?

 

[syahin]

I suggest get R7 260X 2GB for 1600x900 resolution.

 

[Ezhilan]

That's the voltage, there should be a table on the sticker, describing wattage on different Volt lines, like 3.3V/12V/etc, what's the wattage on 12V line?

http://www.acbel.com/eng/Product.aspx?id=42&&sd=31&&pid=157

The above is the link which leads you to the PSU Model that i am having and in that page itself the full details about watt are given.Please check it and tell me whether it is compatible or not and also tell me how to attach a 6 pin connector to it because it doesn't have it.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

That PSU won't suffice, the wattage on 12V line is too less, 16A is fine for the system, but the PSU will certainly fail before being able to deliver that, you need a better PSU.

 

[Ezhilan]

That PSU won't suffice, the wattage on 12V line is too less, 16A is fine for the system, but the PSU will certainly fail before being able to deliver that, you need a better PSU.

http://www.flipkart.com/cooler-master-thunder-450w-450-watts-psu/p/itmdbm7fpuzpszvf?pid=PSUDBM7EDGK2XYFZ
I am planning to purchase this psu from flipkart.Is this good enough or not ? If not please suggest me a good PSU.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Don't get that PSU, its very poor quality, Antec VP 450P for 2.7k:
http://www.amazon.in/Antec-VP450-450-Watts-PSU/dp/B00F3VU7PE
Its much better quality, can power bigger GPUs as well

 

[Ezhilan]

Don't get that PSU, its very poor quality, Antec VP 450P for 2.7k:
http://www.amazon.in/Antec-VP450-450-Watts-PSU/dp/B00F3VU7PE
Its much better quality, can power bigger GPUs as well

Thank u very much...
I will buy Antec-VP as you suggested.

I am interested in buying "GTX 650 ti" rather than HD 7770 which was suggested by you among the 4 models i mentioned .I haven't mentioned GTX 650 ti model..So this decision correct or HD 7770 is better than GTX 650 ti.

Also my LCD monitor supports only VGA Port..If i use DVI to VGA convertor will i be getting any problem.

My PCI Express x16 connector revision is 1.1 and nowadays the graphics card are coming with revision 3.0
will it work in my PCI or not..Please suggest me..

 

[RobCrezz]

GTX 750 would be my choice for you. Best performance out of the ones listed, with also low power requirements.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

I second Rob, was suggesting the HD 7770 as it is cheap while being powerful, 750 is better no doubt. Also, PCI 1.1 would not be an issue, the PCIe 3.0 is backwards compatible. I'd prefer a VGA cable than DVI-VGA convertor.

 

[Ezhilan]

GTX 750 would be my choice for you. Best performance out of the ones listed, with also low power requirements.

Thank u my friend....

 

[Ezhilan]

I second Rob, was suggesting the HD 7770 as it is cheap while being powerful, 750 is better no doubt. Also, PCI 1.1 would not be an issue, the PCIe 3.0 is backwards compatible. I'd prefer a VGA cable than DVI-VGA convertor.

Thank u very much my friend....One last and final question:

I don't understand clearly about what you said in the last part about convertor....GTX 750 doesn't have vga port and at the same time my monitor don't have DVI or HDMI port.Are u saying that instead of Dvi to Vga Adaptor it is best to use dvi to vga cable? ....

So about graphic card u suggest GTX 750 is better than GTX 650 ti..right...

http://www.flipkart.com/zotac-nvidia-gtx-750-1-gb-ddr5-graphics-card/p/itmdtth6azznh4hh

Please visit the above link and tell me whether this is the GTX 750 model u suggested..

Once again thank you for spending your valuable time for solving my doubts....

 

[MeteorsRaining]

DVI to VGA cable IMO, you'd need an active adaptor otherwise. Also, the GPU you mentioned is fine. And a HDMI-VGA or DVI-VGA cable with that.

 

[RobCrezz]

I second Rob, was suggesting the HD 7770 as it is cheap while being powerful, 750 is better no doubt. Also, PCI 1.1 would not be an issue, the PCIe 3.0 is backwards compatible. I'd prefer a VGA cable than DVI-VGA convertor.

Thank u very much my friend....One last and final question:

I don't understand clearly about what you said in the last part about convertor....GTX 750 doesn't have vga port and at the same time my monitor don't have DVI or HDMI port.Are u saying that instead of Dvi to Vga Adaptor it is best to use dvi to vga cable? ....

So about graphic card u suggest GTX 750 is better than GTX 650 ti..right...

http://www.flipkart.com/zotac-nvidia-gtx-750-1-gb-ddr5-graphics-card/p/itmdtth6azznh4hh

Please visit the above link and tell me whether this is the GTX 750 model u suggested..

Once again thank you for spending your valuable time for solving my doubts....

The 650 ti is slightly better, but requires a lot more power and you would need a new PSU also.

This would be the kind of cable you need:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monitor-Premium-Quality-Connectors-CPO/dp/B00226EEQG/ref=pd_cp_ce_1

 

[MeteorsRaining]

or something like this:
http://www.flipkart.com/aeoss-a009-data-cable/p/itmdtzbvwehpzfac

 

[Ezhilan]

or something like this:
http://www.flipkart.com/aeoss-a009-data-cable/p/itmdtzbvwehpzfac

Ok thanks...I am now clear enough to buy Zotac GTX 750 .Please suggest me whether i need the Antec 450w SMPS for this graphic card or my old psu[acbel 300w] is enough for it...

Also what is meant by Zotac Boost Premium?

 

[MeteorsRaining]

I'd get the new PSU, Boost is increasing the base clock if temps allow, a good feature, increases performance.

 

[Ezhilan]

I'd get the new PSU, Boost is increasing the base clock if temps allow, a good feature, increases performance.

Ok fine.....Thank You very much...I will reach out to you after purchasing the Graphic Card and PSU only if there are any queries.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Sure, no worries, glad to help