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16 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/graphic-card.145159/

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uk123 Original post #1
Aug 15, 2011 at 6:49 PM
I have specs: CPU-Quad core-Q9400, MB:Intel-DG45ID onboard graphics, Benq-G2412HD monitor, I-ball cabinet with PSU,
I want to purchase Graphic card for gaming and PSU for total budget of 8k to 9k.
Pl suggest which is good GPU - ATI or Nvidia, and which brands.
sukesh1090
sukesh1090 #2
Aug 15, 2011 at 7:23 PM
This
MSI R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition
or
This
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850 1GB
saswat23
saswat23 #3
Aug 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM
HD 6850 alone covers 9k, and he wants both GPU and PSU for 9k. No use of getting such high end card w/o a decent PSU.

My choice:
1. ATi
GPU: HD 6770 -- 7k
PSU: FSP SAGAII 500W -- 2.2k
Total --- 9.2k

2. NVIDIA
GPU: GTX 550Ti -- 7.8k
PSU: FSP SAGAII 500W -- 2.2k
Total --- 10k

Both are almost equal but GTX 500Ti performs slightly better than 6770. And the main reason of suggesting GTX 550Ti is because of PHYSX and CUDA support on NVIDIA Cards.
Skud
Skud #4
Aug 15, 2011 at 8:15 PM
My vote to HD6770 and FSP Saga II 500W.
sukesh1090
sukesh1090 #5
Aug 15, 2011 at 9:59 PM
sorry for not seeing psu.my vote goes to 6770 and fsp saga 500W.
d6bmg
d6bmg #6
Aug 16, 2011 at 9:44 PM
saswat23 said:
HD 6850 alone covers 9k, and he wants both GPU and PSU for 9k. No use of getting such high end card w/o a decent PSU.

My choice:
1. ATi
GPU: HD 6770 -- 7k
PSU: FSP SAGAII 500W -- 2.2k
Total --- 9.2k

2. NVIDIA
GPU: GTX 550Ti -- 7.8k
PSU: FSP SAGAII 500W -- 2.2k
Total --- 10k

Both are almost equal but GTX 500Ti performs slightly better than 6770. And the main reason of suggesting GTX 550Ti is because of PHYSX and CUDA support on NVIDIA Cards.
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As a hardcore nvidia fan, my vote goes to 2nd option.:oops:
Cilus
Cilus #7
Aug 16, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Well, at 7.8K, Sapphire HD 6790 is available which can easily beat GTX 550 Ti. I think then Sapphire HD 6790 + FSP SAGA II 500W will be the highest performer.

Check for the HD 6790 price here.
Skud
Skud #8
Aug 16, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Can a SagaII 500w handle a C2Q and 6790?
sukesh1090
sukesh1090 #9
Aug 17, 2011 at 2:25 PM
^^i think it can easily handle it.
As a hardcore nvidia fan, my vote goes to 2nd option.
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there is no meaning in going with it when we have 6790 at the same price.
Cilus
Cilus #11
Aug 17, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Ys, FSP SAGA II 500 can handle a Core2Quad and HD 6790 without any issue. It has maximum power consumption of 104W in full load. In fact a good 450W PSU can handle it.
In guru3d power consumption test with a 3.75 GHz overclocked i7 965, the power consumption never exceeds 245W. Add another 50W for CPU load (although it will be far below 50W) and the total system consumption will be around 295W, below 300W. So FSP SAGA II 500W can handle it very easily.
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uk123 #12
Aug 17, 2011 at 8:25 PM
Thanx for good suggestions, is nvidea's phsyc and cuda is so essential to go for nvidea. I have not yet seen it. Iam just upgrading from IGP to good GPU as iam now serious about playing latest games with good resulations. should i go for Sapphire HD6790 or 6770.
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uk123 #13
Aug 17, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Along with GPU and PSU, pl also suggest which is good and cheapest online store to purchase the computer accessories. Iam in surat, Gujarat.
comp@ddict
comp@ddict #14
Aug 19, 2011 at 9:58 PM
smc international is good!
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uk123 #16
Aug 23, 2011 at 8:24 PM
Thanx friends for helping me to get GPU and PSU, and I will go for HD6770 and sagaFSP-500w. I will give order within two days. One last question - Is there will be any sort of bottleneck of CPU, MB ?, will it support and also i have I-ball sparsh ATX cabinet, will all fit into it.