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Graphics card and PSU Under 5k

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Sakar Original post #1
Feb 10, 2012 at 8:03 PM
I need a 1 GB graphics card and a PSU for it. My configuration is-
Processor:Intel Pentium D 820 2.8 GHz
RAM: 1GB DDR2
Motherboard:Intel D101GGC
PSU: PERX ATX POWER SUPPLY p4 -400w
GPU:ATI Radeon 200 Series 256MB
PCI-E X16 slot
I have a monitor with 1280x1024 resolution.
Please can you suggest me. I want to play games like X-Men Origins Wolverine, Far cry 2, Just Cause 2. I can extend my budget to 6k. Thanks
Jaskanwar Singh
Feb 10, 2012 at 8:33 PM
get a Radeon HD5670 512MB GDDR5 @ 4k~ + Corsair CX430 V2 @ 2.3k

BTW what monitor you have?
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Tarun #3
Feb 10, 2012 at 9:06 PM
what resolution are you planning to play at ??? dont tel 1080p pls :p :p
make sure you get a PSU before a GPU pls or else u might end up blowing your precious PC up :eek:
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Sakar #4
Feb 10, 2012 at 9:44 PM
I have LG Flatron TFT LCD Monitor and i want to play games at least at 1152x864
Jaskanwar Singh
Feb 10, 2012 at 9:56 PM
then get 5670 GDDR5 + cx430 v2.
coderunknown
Feb 10, 2012 at 10:47 PM
HD5670 512Mb GDDR5 @ 4k
local PSU 500W @ 0.5k
2Gb DDR2 @ 1.5

TOTAL 6k. yes a better PSU is recommended but 2Gb ram will really help. a local PSU will handle HD5670 just fine.
koolent
koolent #7
Feb 10, 2012 at 11:27 PM
Yup, You should get an HD 5670 From Sapphire I guess..

And

PSU Can be Corsir CX 430 For Rs. 2.5k

Well, Talking about Brands.. :)
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Sakar #8
Feb 11, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Do i need to upgrade my ram because 1 time i tried 1gb stick with 256mb stick and my computer kept hanging on intel screen through where we go to bios
topgear
topgear #9
Feb 12, 2012 at 4:12 AM
^^ that could be due to latency/timing mismatch - if ypou have 2GB mem performamnce will improve but if you have plan to upgrade your cpu+mobo then you better skip it - if no upgrade then get 1GB DDR mem and make sure the new module has same timing ( look at CL rate ) as your old ram module - if you are unsure post a cpu-z mem and spd tab pic in here.
koolent
koolent #10
Feb 12, 2012 at 1:04 PM
et 1GB DDR mem and make sure the new module has same timing ( look at CL rate ) as your old ram module

He is the right guy.. CL Rate is to be noticed..
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Sakar #11
Feb 12, 2012 at 1:23 PM
will a 400w psu work . If it will can u suggest me a psu under 1.5k
coderunknown
Feb 12, 2012 at 2:09 PM
if you continue to use this rig i.e. no major upgrade in GPU or processor, a proper 350W PSU is sufficient. FSP Saga II 350W. but get the FSP saga II 400/500W if you can as 350W cost close to 2k.
topgear
topgear #13
Feb 13, 2012 at 3:11 AM
@ Sakar - you can get the FSP Saga II 350 from here at ~1.7k ;-)
FSP SAGA II 350 350W Power Supply - SAGA II 350 by: FSP - TechShop.in
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Sakar #14
Feb 16, 2012 at 8:02 PM
will prices drop till march end because i am planning to but that time
dashing.sujay
Feb 17, 2012 at 2:25 AM
^IF you're asking for PSU, then probably no. If it does, then hardly by 100 bucks.
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Sakar #16
Feb 23, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Can i play these games on the ddr3 version and can u tell me its price
coderunknown
Feb 23, 2012 at 10:08 PM
yes you can game on the DDR3 version but both the GDDR5 and G/DDR3 are priced more or less same. maybe the 1Gb DDR3 will cost same as 512Mb version of GDDR5 but the GDDR5 is recommended as the performance should be better. also maybe you can overclock the GDDR5 memory more but this doesn't matter if you run the GPU at stock speed.
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Sakar #18
Mar 20, 2012 at 4:21 PM
My PSU is actually PERX ATX POWER SUPPLY P4 -400W.
Will 5670 work with it. Also, i want to know which brand i should buy Gigabyte/Asus etc.
topgear
topgear #19
Mar 21, 2012 at 4:25 AM
what's the +12V rating of that PSU ?? It may run but Pentium D is a power hungry cpu so it would be better if you opt for a better PSU like one I mentioned on the previous post.

As for Brands get Sapphire HD5670.
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Sakar #20
Mar 21, 2012 at 11:04 AM
I also saw msi and thought for Msi R5670-PD512. Can you tell me its price and in sapphire which is good and in my budget? Can you tell me the price of Sapphire HD 5670 512MB GDDR5 Low Profile and its exact model? Also the price of Msi R5670 Cyclone 1G
koolent
koolent #21
Mar 21, 2012 at 12:06 PM
^^ Go go for R5670 Cyclone 1G, better overclocking capabilities.. Google for the prices and that will be more accurate..

And don't go for Low-Profile cards unless you have a slim computer.. :)
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Sakar #22
Mar 21, 2012 at 9:10 PM
anybody else with prices. nothing on google.
dashing.sujay
Mar 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Flipkart: Sapphire AMD/ATI Radeon HD 5670 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card: Graphics Card
dibya_kol
dibya_kol #24
Mar 22, 2012 at 12:04 AM
get a low profile gpu like 240gt and invest on a better psu. Yes, any 350wt psu is good enough for u but i suggest u buy a 450/500wt psu. U can use it in future too. And why 240gt ? It's a decent gpu for ur res, and in future u can use it as a physx or backup card as well. And investing in this rig won't be a good idea, it's now outdated, components of this rig r hard to find and expensive as well.
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Sakar #25
Mar 22, 2012 at 12:35 AM
get a low profile gpu like 240gt and invest on a better psu. Yes, any 350wt psu is good enough for u but i suggest u buy a 450/500wt psu. U can use it in future too. And why 240gt ? It's a decent gpu for ur res, and in future u can use it as a physx or backup card as well. And investing in this rig won't be a good idea, it's now outdated, components of this rig r hard to find and expensive as well.

I don't want to upgrade it. Its only for 2 to 3 years. Then i will be in 11-12 and it would not be used for gaming. I just need a graphic card
dibya_kol
dibya_kol #26
Mar 22, 2012 at 12:44 AM
I don't want to upgrade it. Its only for 2 to 3 years. Then i will be in 11-12 and it would not be used for gaming. I just need a graphic card

If u don't mind, what's ur age ?
topgear
topgear #27
Mar 22, 2012 at 5:12 AM
get this @ 4.4k ;-)
SAPPHIRE 100287VGAL Radeon HD 5670 (Redwood) 512MB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Graphic Card
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Jul 4, 2012 at 11:22 AM
I need a 1GB graphics card. I prefer GDDR5. My Configuration is -
RAM: 2GB DDR2
Motherboard: Asus P5GC-mx
PSU: Not sure but I think it is 450w
PCI-E X16 slot.
I have 17 inches monitor. I can't update my RAM any more, Because my motherboard only supports for 2GB.
Also these days the cards have PCI-E 2.0 or 2.1
are these compatible with my motherboard. I want to play the latest games like GTA 4, and many other.

Waiting for your suggestions.......

Thanks in advance.
saswat23
saswat23 #30
Jul 4, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Get HD 5670 1GB DDR5 for ~4.8k. That's the best option.
topgear
topgear #31
Jul 5, 2012 at 5:47 AM
@ r.rahulsharma_87 - post your budget and the brand name of the PSU you have.