gaming Any Good Graphics Cards for PC Gamers?

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

I'm trying my hardest to get into PC gaming, though when I play a game on there, it doesn't always function right. However, I checked the graphics card on my computer, and it seems like that's what's holding me back.

Does anypony know of good graphics cards for a guy that wants to play on PC?

[Luna the Great of all the Russias 3,224]

It depends. What's your budget? And knowing the specs of your PC might help.

Edited November 24, 2013 by 115Predator

[long gone 8,929]

Yeah, as 115Predator said, it depends on your budget. It also depends on your needs.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

I have a pretty decent set of funds.

I'm not looking for anything top-of-the-line. Just something that works for this sort of thing.

[Luna the Great of all the Russias 3,224]

I have a pretty decent set of funds.

I'm not looking for anything top-of-the-line. Just something that works for this sort of thing.

Well, there is the GTX 760 which I believe is a good GFX card in terms of price to performance and it should be able to run, for example, BF4 on maxed settings at a pretty high framerate (though recommended specs for BF4 says to be 3GB of VRAM). This card is about $250, but of course the price depends on where you plan to buy it from.

 

There's the GTX 770 for roughly $80-$100 more that will provide significantly more performance but perhaps less worth it in terms of price to performance.

 

So I think either the GTX 760 or 770 will be great choices for you as non ridiculously priced GFX cards.

 

As for AMD GFX cards, I have no idea.

Edited November 24, 2013 by 115Predator

[long gone 8,929]

I usually see AMD graphics cards being recommended for budget builds, due to their performance for their price. I've personally never used AMD before though, I've always been an Intel kinda guy.

[Milk Wave 454]

I have a pretty decent set of funds.

I'm not looking for anything top-of-the-line. Just something that works for this sort of thing.

I look for the Radeon HD 7770, 7790, 7850 and 7870 honestly, those are good. Also try like an R9 270x too if you want, i'm all for AMD Radeons.

 

Nvidia's i'm not too fond of for now, just because looking up reviews and stuff AMD in the mid-higher range of cards are usually cheaper for a little better performance. If you do go for a Gtx series a 660 ti would do. A 770 also, but meh, still like my Radeons.

 

Also, if you're going for quite nice nice, go for a Radeon HD 7950 which is the same price as a Gtx 760. I looked up the two in fact, the 7950 does quite good and scored a better score vs the 760 for the same price, so yeah.

 

You know me Stephan, so you can contact me for some more stuff. #ComputerGeek4Life

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

Just looked up the pricing of the AMD card.

Looks pretty simple and straight forward, though I do know that you actually have to put these things in the motherboard of the computer.

I'll probably just take it to Staples or something once I finally get it

[Milk Wave 454]

Just looked up the pricing of the AMD card.

Looks pretty simple and straight forward, though I do know that you actually have to put these things in the motherboard of the computer.

I'll probably just take it to Staples or something once I finally get it

You can just stick it in a PCi express 2.0 slot, reinstall windows, and done.

 

Also tell me your specs of a computer.

Edited November 24, 2013 by Milk Wave

[A Blithering Div 247]

From what I've read, on the nVidia side you want a 760 or higher. On the AMD side, you want the R270 or higher. However, make sure your power supply can handle it.

 

Edit: Also make sure your case will fit the card. A lot of new cards are fairly long and take up two slots: one for the PCIe and another for ventilation.

 

Edit 2: You don't need to reinstall windows. You will however need to uninstall your current graphics drivers and install new ones.

Edited November 24, 2013 by A Blithering Div

[Demirari 454]

I recommend the GTX series from EVGA. They are around 150-300$, depending on the card you choose. They should have 2GB of RAM. And they are usually quiet and cool.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

These are the exact specs of my laptop computer

Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard

Model: HP 2000 Notebook PC

Processor: AMD E-450 APU with Radeon HD Graphics 1.65 GHz

System type: 64-bit Operating System

I also have a desktop computer, but I'm a bit too tired to go through the trouble of booting it up for five minutes and turning it back off again.

[Milk Wave 454]

@, 

 

Um...

 

Well for starters, you need a different motherboard, a custom laptop processor, heatsink and cooling, graphics card slot, RAM, and other add ins just for this thing to work. You need to build a desktop honey, laptops like the HP you have aren't customizible.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

@, 

 

Um...

 

Well for starters, you need a different motherboard, a custom laptop processor, heatsink and cooling, graphics card slot, RAM, and other add ins just for this thing to work. You need to build a desktop honey, laptops like the HP you have aren't customizible.

Like I said, I have another desktop computer in the other room.

I'm gonna get that one's specs tomorrow.

And, building a PC?

That's not happening.

It's just not.

[Milk Wave 454]

Like I said, I have another desktop computer in the other room.

I'm gonna get that one's specs tomorrow.

Kay, well give it to me.

If it's bad, then you need a new desktop.

I can help you with a reliable, $500 dollar build with a good Processor, Graphics card, RAM (( memory )), Motherboard, hard drive, power supply, and case if you want.

[Luna the Great of all the Russias 3,224]

I usually see AMD graphics cards being recommended for budget builds, due to their performance for their price. I've personally never used AMD before though, I've always been an Intel kinda guy.

Does that still apply? Nvidia has significantly dropped the prices of their GFX cards a few weeks/about a month ago.

[long gone 8,929]

Does that still apply? Nvidia has significantly dropped the prices of their GFX cards a few weeks/about a month ago.

For the most part, yes. A GTX 760 is still about $260 while a R9 270 is $179.

 

 

 

These are the exact specs of my laptop computer

Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard

Model: HP 2000 Notebook PC

Processor: AMD E-450 APU with Radeon HD Graphics 1.65 GHz

System type: 64-bit Operating System

I also have a desktop computer, but I'm a bit too tired to go through the trouble of booting it up for five minutes and turning it back off again.

Yeah, you can't upgrade most laptops unless they're already high-end gaming grade, like MSI's GT60/70 series, Asus' Republic of Gamers laptops, Alienware and Clevo/MSI rebrand "boutique" manufacturers like Digital Storm, Malibal, iBuyPower or Origin PC. Get those desktop specs out.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

For the most part, yes. A GTX 760 is still about $260 while a R9 270 is $179.

 

 

 

Yeah, you can't upgrade most laptops unless they're already high-end gaming grade, like MSI's GT60/70 series, Asus' Republic of Gamers laptops, Alienware and Clevo/MSI rebrand "boutique" manufacturers like Digital Storm, Malibal, iBuyPower or Origin PC. Get those desktop specs out.

Here's the thing, man; I don't have the funds to replace it all. Once I get this card, I'll pretty much be in the hole in the money department.

Edited November 24, 2013 by StevenEarthPony

[long gone 8,929]

 

 

Here's the thing, man; I don't have the funds to replace it all. Once I get this card, I'll pretty much be in the hole in funds.

 And that is going to be a problem.

 

Just keep in mind, though, that even a potato of a PC can still be, by all means, a gaming PC.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

 And that is going to be a problem.

 

Just keep in mind, though, that even a potato of a PC can still be, by all means, a gaming PC.

 

I'd probably have a better time with the desktop computer in the other room.

I'll send the specs tomorrow.

I'm too tired to do it right now.

[Milk Wave 454]

Here's the thing, man; I don't have the funds to replace it all. Once I get this card, I'll pretty much be in the hole in the money department.

You're gonna have to wait to really get a good PC then, honestly. It will cost you a lot of money to do things like this, plus the fact that I believe you need to reinstall your operating system if you install a new Graphics card. Since you said your Desktop is slow as dirt, and when I say dirt I say potato in the ground, you really may need to save money to build your own.

 

Trust me, totally worth it. I'm saving up money for Christmas for a $500-550 one and it's doing me well so far. All the parts i've favorited/bookmarked on Newegg so I can see them again, and yeah.

Edited November 24, 2013 by Milk Wave

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

You're gonna have to wait to really get a good PC then, honestly. It will cost you a lot of money to do things like this, plus the fact that I believe you need to reinstall your operating system if you install a new Graphics card. Since you said your Desktop is slow as dirt, and when I say dirt I say potato in the ground, you really may need to save money to build your own.

 

Trust me, totally worth it. I'm saving up money for Christmas for a $500-550 one and it's doing me well so far. All the parts i've favorited/bookmarked on Newegg so I can see them again, and yeah.

Must I say it one more time; this is my laptop.

I have a second computer.

[John 793]

GTX 780 ftw.

 

I don't have one  :'(

I have a measly 560M on my Alienware M17x R3, but If I DID have one, I would be running things like Skyrim Graphical overhaul ect.

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

Alright, here are the specs to my actual desktop PC.

Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Model: ASUS CM5671

Processor: Pentium® Dual-Core CPU

System Type: Same as the Laptop

[Wayzer 1,418]

It also really depends on the rest of your pc specs, no use in installing a gtx 770 if you have a pentium processor for example. So I advice to upgrade your whole system or buy a somewhat cheaper videocard cause you can't get your full potential out of your videocard right now, your cpu will bottleneck it

Edited November 24, 2013 by Wayzer107