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Entry Level Graphics card

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rahul_jaiswal31
rahul_jaiswal31 Original post #1
Nov 7, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Hello friends! I have c2d e5700 3.0ghz installed on foxconn g41mxe mobo with 2gb ram, with local intex 450w psu. Please suggest me entry level gpu as i am tight on budget. Max i can spend is 2.5k.
Please give online link where i can buy that. Thanks in advance!!!!!
mithun_mrg
Nov 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM
i think this will suffice ur needs also will run fine with ur psu but it is recommended to change the psu

Theitdepot - HIS Radeon HD5450 Fan 1GB DDR3 ATI PCI E Graphic Card (H545FR1G)
rahul_jaiswal31
Nov 7, 2011 at 7:07 PM
will current psu damage my cpu?
anyy sugessions for psu and/or gpu?
Cilus
Cilus #4
Nov 7, 2011 at 10:22 PM
my suggestion is Sapphire HD 6450 1 GB GDDR3 @ 2.6K. It is based on the new Northern Island architecture and comes with 160 stream processor compared to 80 of hd 5450. Here is the link: Sapphire - HD 6450 GDDR3 [ 1GB RAM ] ― Lynx - The Audio , Electronics And Computer Online Shopping Store In India
Your current PSU can handle it.
rahul_jaiswal31
Nov 9, 2011 at 10:15 AM
i want to upgrade my ram too. suggestions please.
Should i stick to Sapphire HD 6450 1 GB GDDR3
Also found a website techshop.in. They have good range of gpu in good pricing. Take a look at that also.

still waiting for suggestions
W
Nov 9, 2011 at 11:51 AM
@cilus,i thought lynx should be considered as only last resort for buying online considering various issues they have as reported by various users here & in other forums.

Asus ATi Radeon 6450 - 1GB DDR3 - www.deltapage.com

@rahul_jaiswal31,your psu should be enough for your setup with 6470 card though for peace of mind i suggest to get a decent FSP 400/450W psu for ~2000 whenever you have the money to spent in future.upgrading from 2gb ddr2 ram is only necessary if you plan to use 64bit windows or feeling the need for extra ram because of your work.for normal usage 2gb ram is sufficient unless of course you open 40-50 tabs in your browser with flash/animated content heavy sites.1gb ddr2 ram should cost ~800 & 2gb ~1300.
rahul_jaiswal31
Nov 9, 2011 at 6:51 PM
does the mentioned gpuz have vga port at the back? I connect my monitor using it only.
Cilus
Cilus #8
Nov 9, 2011 at 7:02 PM
^^ Yes it does have one VGA output. other than that it also has one DVI and one HDMI output. Check the link provided by whitestar_999 for detail specification of the card.
saswat23
Nov 10, 2011 at 5:49 PM
For gaming you should atleast look for HD 5570 1GB DDR3. It costs Rs.3500 though.
rahul_jaiswal31
Nov 10, 2011 at 6:52 PM
fixed on buying hd 6450 but confused of make- xfx, asus or sapphire?
Also researched and found gt 520 outperforming hd 6450
Cilus
Cilus #11
Nov 10, 2011 at 8:08 PM
For brand, my priority list will be:-

i. Sapphire (Cheaper, good build quality, very good aftersale service)
ii. Asus (good build quality, not so good aftersale service)
iii. XFX (not so good build quality, worst aftersale service)

And yes, GT 520 does perform better than the DDR3 version of HD 6450. So you can also get it. Look for the Zotac version, will be available at the same price range.
rahul_jaiswal31
Nov 20, 2011 at 5:55 PM
finally ordered the gt 520 g.one edition from ebay at 2.6k (after coupon)