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MegaMind
MegaMind Original post #1
Feb 24, 2011 at 7:23 PM
Hi guys ,
I need ur help in choosing a good graphic card. I am getting the gpu from U.S, budget $250(extended to $300 IF necessary). I'll be gaming for hours. My PSU is vx450W. I'm not going to change my PSU so suggest me a GPU that my PSU can handle. I needed a future proof gpu...

My rig,
CPU : q8400(stock)
mobo : DG43GT
Ram : 6GB ddr2-800mhz
psu : vx450
apu : XONAR DX
gpu : 9800gt

So far i've been gaming at 1440*900, now bought a 23" full HD monitor so i hope 9800gt cant handle Full HD.... Thanks in advance..
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Feb 24, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Hi guys ,
I need ur help in choosing a good graphic card. I am getting the gpu from U.S, budget $250(extended to $300 IF necessary). I'll be gaming for hours. My PSU is vx450W. I'm not going to change my PSU so suggest me a GPU that my PSU can handle. I needed a future proof gpu...

My rig,
CPU : q8400(stock)
mobo : DG43GT
Ram : 6GB ddr2-800mhz
psu : vx450
apu : XONAR DX
gpu : 9800gt

So far i've been gaming at 1440*900, now bought a 23" full HD monitor so i hope 9800gt cant handle Full HD.... Thanks in advance..

Try from one of these:-

Asus ENGTX560 TI DCII/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 560Ti 1GB
*images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/14-121-424-Z03?$S300W$


XFX HD-695X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6950 1GB
*images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/14-150-523-Z03?$S300W$
MegaMind
Feb 24, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Can vx450 run 560ti without any prob?
vickybat
Feb 24, 2011 at 8:01 PM
^^ Yes it can easily. Its that good. But don't think about multigpu setups with a vx450.
Piyush
Piyush #6
Feb 24, 2011 at 8:15 PM
^^and that has to be the quality one
MegaMind
Feb 24, 2011 at 8:19 PM
^^ Yes it can easily. Its that good. But don't think about multigpu setups with a vx450.

I'll never go for multi gpu setup with vx450....
Can it handle gtx 570?
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Feb 24, 2011 at 8:40 PM
also 560ti core clock has been oc'd to over 1GHz stable.
but at your resolutions you don't even need to get 570 or oc the 560ti.
the stock 560ti will do fine. :)
MegaMind
MegaMind #11
Feb 24, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Thanks a lot.... so shall i buy the cheapest 560?
Piyush
Piyush #12
Feb 24, 2011 at 9:11 PM
go for msi/zotac
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Feb 24, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Msi gtx 560 twin frozr II/oc @ 15.5k is the version to get.

ya the msi twin frozr version is awesome. factory-oc'd. and more.

MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB
*images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/14-127-565-Z03?$S300W$
*images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/14-127-565-Z01?$S300W$
MegaMind
MegaMind #15
Feb 24, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Is there any gpu brand which gives international warranty???
vickybat
vickybat #17
Feb 24, 2011 at 11:49 PM
^^pricewise, both are equally good and perform neck to neck. Twin frozr II is one heck of a deal. Plus it also has good overclocking potential.
ithehappy
ithehappy #18
Feb 24, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Yes, but I guess Asus one is slightly better and if it comes at a price lesser than the MSI then it'd be a nice deal too :)
vickybat
vickybat #19
Feb 25, 2011 at 12:02 AM
Limit of VX450 [dump]

^^ The asus one will be slightly expensive in india. All asus products are. The gtx 560 direct cu might be over 16k. That makes the msi a better choice in india. But if asus manages to stay within 16k(highly unlikely), it will be the best 560.
MegaMind
MegaMind #20
Feb 25, 2011 at 1:56 AM
I am getting the gpu from U.S thats why asked for intl. warranty
Cool Buddy
Feb 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM
make sure your cabinet has enough space before buying any of those monstrous cards!
MegaMind
MegaMind #22
Feb 25, 2011 at 11:54 AM
make sure your cabinet has enough space before buying any of those monstrous cards!

my bijili cabby has 25cm for holding gpu....
If required i can take my bro's bijli, it can hold 31cm gpu...
J
Joker #23
Feb 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM
limit of VX450 for me is till hd 6870.

it can run HD 6950/gtx 560, but nothing more than that.
vickybat
vickybat #24
Feb 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM
^^ Yes i agree with that part. I have seen a vx 450 handle a radeon 5850 easily and its almost 2 years now. I guess both 6950 and gtx 560 has similar or lower power requirements than a 5850.
skeletor
skeletor #25
Feb 26, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Thread cleaned up.
max_snyper
Feb 26, 2011 at 11:04 AM
HEY..OP
if u have vx450 then it will handle gtx560 or hd6950 with out any problem...if u are purchasing new one than i would recommend u go for little higher like 520~550 w psu's from any reputed brands such as seasonic,corsair,silverstone etc.

And regarding the nvidia vs amd fanboys these are my suggestions :

1.Dont ever impose your suggestions to any member regarding any product you support,just suggest,this is a forum.
2.are any of the companies paying you for supporting their products,why you always go gaga over their products.Get correct facts and prove it,if possible provide real life experiences.
3.And important most of all why the hell u have to fight always,why cant you accept that the products launched by rival comapny that u support are better in one way or the other.
Because of your fighting in any thread the op as well as the reader loses their interest in reading the forum.
If you want to fight create a new thread,and fight till your hearts content but dont spoil any other thread.
As you want to see CRYSIS 2 Benchmark, on both camps you will be dissapointed because the makers have locked the FPS to 62. So no one wins there at any resolution there.(its a crysis 2 beta not full,close to full.)
proof:*en.hardspell.com/doc/enshowcont.asp?id=7966
ithehappy
ithehappy #27
Feb 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM
@Max, Very well said, this is much needed. :)
skeletor
skeletor #28
Feb 26, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Everyone get on-topic. No more off-topic replies will be tolerated like the one above. :) [I'm the obvious exception ;)]
MegaMind
MegaMind #29
Feb 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM
HEY..OP
if u have vx450 then it will handle gtx560 or hd6950 with out any problem...if u are purchasing new one than i would recommend u go for little higher like 520~550 w psu's from any reputed brands such as seasonic,corsair,silverstone etc.

I am using vx450 with my 9800gt, i just wanna change my gpu for my new 1080p monitor..
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Feb 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM
I am using vx450 with my 9800gt, i just wanna change my gpu for my new 1080p monitor..

as i posted earlier.

take your pick from these. all are in your 250USD budget.

MSI N560GTX-TI Twin Frozr II/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB
*images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/14-127-565-Z03?$S300W$
*images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/14-127-565-Z01?$S300W$


Asus ENGTX560 TI DCII/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 560Ti 1GB
*images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/14-121-424-Z03?$S300W$


XFX HD-695X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6950 1GB
*images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/14-150-523-Z03?$S300W$
max_snyper
Feb 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Hey manju u can go with the above given suggestion,
a nvidia gtx560ti or am hd6950 1gb u will never be dissapointed but they support 2x pci-e 6 pin connectors,your psu has 1 pci-e connectors (6-pin).
If your budget permits then only go for hd6950 or gtx560ti
they cost around 14.5k to 15.5k INR. else go for mid range hd6850,hd6870 or gtx550(launch in march 15). they will be good in playing games at high-mid,mid-low settings on 1080p resolution.
It will be safe bet on your psu than hd6950 or gtx560ti.(they are power hungry).
ithehappy
ithehappy #32
Feb 26, 2011 at 4:02 PM
Everyone get on-topic. No more off-topic replies will be tolerated like the one above. :) [I'm the obvious exception ;)]

ico is banned for his Off topic reply :))

ON TOPIC,
@OP, As Gaurav said you should go for GTX 560, try the Asus version first or the MSI one.
MegaMind
MegaMind #33
Feb 26, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Hey manju u can go with the above given suggestion,
a nvidia gtx560ti or am hd6950 1gb u will never be dissapointed but they support 2x pci-e 6 pin connectors,your psu has 1 pci-e connectors (6-pin).
If your budget permits then only go for hd6950 or gtx560ti
they cost around 14.5k to 15.5k INR. else go for mid range hd6850,hd6870 or gtx550(launch in march 15). they will be good in playing games at high-mid,mid-low settings on 1080p resolution.
It will be safe bet on your psu than hd6950 or gtx560ti.(they are power hungry).

I am getting the gpu from U.S so i can get the 560ti(approx. 12K INR)....
I needed it to be somewhat future proof, so that i can stay cool for atleast a couple of years...
Also, is my C2Q q8400 enough for atleast 3yrs in gaming?
Piyush
Piyush #34
Feb 26, 2011 at 5:42 PM
u can OC it if u feel that its been getting bottlenecked
though if u have budget to buy a new proccy then its well and good
MegaMind
MegaMind #35
Feb 28, 2011 at 7:28 PM
now i am havin intel DG43GT mobo, with ddr2-800mhz RAM... This mobo cannot OC... Will it be worth to get a new mobo with OC options and supporting ddr3-2000 RAM???
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Feb 28, 2011 at 7:35 PM
now i am havin intel DG43GT mobo, with ddr2-800mhz RAM... This mobo cannot OC... Will it be worth to get a new mobo with OC options and supporting ddr3-2000 RAM???

new mobo means new proccy. unless there are still 775 boards out there. also you wont get ddr3 ram then. only ddr2.

if you are willing to extend your budget then YES definitely get new mobo+proccy+ram.

however you do NOT need 2000MHz RAM. you wont notice a difference between this and a 1600MHz. 1333MHz will be enough for you.
funkysourav
Feb 28, 2011 at 8:02 PM
most chipsets don't even use the DDR3 1600 under stock settings
unless you are planning a heavy oc 2000MHz can't show its potential and be of use to you
MegaMind
MegaMind #38
Feb 28, 2011 at 8:03 PM
if you are willing to extend your budget then YES definitely get new mobo+proccy+ram.

however you do NOT need 2000MHz RAM. you wont notice a difference between this and a 1600MHz. 1333MHz will be enough for you.

I hope this proccy would be enough for atleast 2 yrs from now for gaming(correct me if wrong).

I was thinking of mobo+RAM...
A cpu cooler later..
Is it worth?
lordirecto
Feb 28, 2011 at 8:19 PM
@OP: Take a look at this thread, it might help you decide on your PC components if you plan to upgrade.
MegaMind
MegaMind #40
Feb 28, 2011 at 11:00 PM
@OP: Take a look at this thread, it might help you decide on your PC components if you plan to upgrade.

Other than the cpu cooler, there is nothing for me in that thread....
But i appreciate your help.. Thanks..
MegaMind
MegaMind #41
Mar 7, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Guys i need help, please suggest on my procy... is it enough for 2-3 years?
Piyush
Piyush #42
Mar 7, 2011 at 9:12 PM
Guys i need help, please suggest on my procy... is it enough for 2-3 years?

depends upon ur daily usage

but i'll recommend u to go for a new proccy
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Mar 7, 2011 at 9:34 PM
depends upon ur daily usage

but i'll recommend u to go for a new proccy

Ya. He can go for new.

But the Q8400 is still a beast, just like the Q6600 and Q9550. IMO it will last.
MegaMind
MegaMind #44
Mar 8, 2011 at 12:18 AM
depends upon ur daily usage

but i'll recommend u to go for a new proccy

Purely for gaming....

---------- Post added at 12:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:07 AM ----------

Q8400 + GTX 560ti powered by vx450 for 2 -3 years, . ???
sunny4691
sunny4691 #45
Mar 8, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Purely for gaming....

---------- Post added at 12:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:07 AM ----------

Q8400 + GTX 560ti powered by vx450 for 2 -3 years, . ???
I think it will last minimum for 2 years coz games mostly depends on gpu and you have a great gpu and core2quad q8400 is not something to be ignored as outdated
Piyush
Piyush #46
Mar 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Purely for gaming....

---------- Post added at 12:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:07 AM ----------

Q8400 + GTX 560ti powered by vx450 for 2 -3 years, . ???

i think its enough
OC ur proccy when required
MegaMind
MegaMind #47
Mar 8, 2011 at 10:47 AM
ok thanks guys...
MegaMind
MegaMind #48
Mar 10, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Will there be any bottlenecking in my config?
C2Q Q8400
DG43GT
6GB DDR2-800Mhz
SEAGATE 500GB
VX450
Msi 560ti twin frozer ii
skeletor
skeletor #49
Mar 10, 2011 at 2:34 AM
Will there be any bottlenecking in my config?
C2Q Q8400
DG43GT
6GB DDR2-800Mhz
SEAGATE 500GB
VX450
Msi 560ti twin frozer ii
No bottleneck imho. Q8400 is fast enough.
J
Joker #50
Mar 10, 2011 at 5:39 AM
q8400 is slightly slower than athlon II x4 635. but as athlon II 635 + gtx 560 is not a bottleneck, q8400 is also not a bottleneck.
MegaMind
MegaMind #51
Mar 10, 2011 at 8:52 PM
ok thanks for ur replies...

---------- Post added at 08:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:45 PM ----------

q8400 is slightly slower than athlon II x4 635. but as athlon II 635 + gtx 560 is not a bottleneck, q8400 is also not a bottleneck.

Athlon II x4 635 is definitely not faster than q8400...
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Mar 10, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Athlon II x4 635 is definitely not faster than q8400...

well its about head-to-head. probably.
but you dont need to worry.

quad core processors don't bottleneck... atleast not single cards.
you can even use a GTX 580 if you want with your proccy.
skeletor
skeletor #54
Mar 10, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Athlon II x4 635 is definitely not faster than q8400...
Both are exactly similar in performance. Q8400 might be slightly faster in gaming with it's L3 cache. Athlon II X4 6xx have better power consumption at idle though.
Gaurav Bhattacharjee
Mar 10, 2011 at 9:07 PM

yes. i got this piece of knowledge from OCN.
a guy asked if his quad...which btw is older than yours...probably Q6600..
...would bottleneck his new GTX 580.

20+ replies.
all said, "Nope."
MegaMind
MegaMind #56
Mar 10, 2011 at 9:17 PM
great!
skeletor
skeletor #58
Mar 11, 2011 at 2:41 AM
I guess this thread has run its course. The OP has bought VX450.