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Need A graphics card under 2.5K

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-a-graphics-card-under-2-5k.177640/

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athosms17 Original post #1
Sep 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM
Hii guys, I need a graphics card undre 2500 urgently. The standard Q&A


1. Which Power Supply do you have? (Be EXACT while naming the company and model)
Ans:Well I have a completely El-cheapo PSU. A Indian brand named trance-tech has a 450 watt model out in the streets and I don't plan on upgrading.

2. What is your budget?
Ans:Strictly 2,500 INR. No more.

3. Which resolution will you game at?
Ans:I have a 1600x900 monitor but 720p looks fine and if need be i can game on it.

4. What are your current computer specifications?
Ans: I have the following.


CPU- Pentium dual core E5400 Overclocked at 3.2ghz
MOBO- Simmtromnics G41
RAM- EVM value memory 4 GB 1333mhz.
PSU- As mentioned above.
Monitor- Acer V203H It does not support HDMI or DVI. Only VGA.


I think Thats all is required. I wanna play The titles like GTA 4 At low to mid settings and get a stutter free gameplay.
topgear
topgear #2
Sep 10, 2013 at 5:56 AM
HD6450 is all you can get but try to get a GT520/GT610 by spending 200/300 bucks extra as Gt520/610 performs better than HD6450 and can you post the +12v rail rating of your psu ?
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athosms17 #3
Sep 12, 2013 at 8:45 PM
i can power the card from the motherboard as my psu dosent have 6-pin or 8-pin connector. So please keep That in mind while suggesting

Also, Should i go in for a used one? If so, please suggest some places to look from.
topgear
topgear #4
Sep 13, 2013 at 3:05 AM
none of the above cards need any sort of etternal power adapter .. the power supplied through motherboard's pci-e slot is enough for them.

as for second hand option look for cards with at-least 1.5-2 years warranty and you can look in TDF's Bazzar section for such second hand deal or may be on some other forums classified/members deal section.
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athosms17 #5
Sep 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM
I am extending my budget to 4500. Please suggest. GT630?
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athosms17 #7
Sep 15, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Where do you get it under 4.5k???
ankush28
ankush28 #8
Sep 15, 2013 at 7:37 PM
Zotac nVidia GT630 gets my vote!!
if you can still extend littlebit then go for sapphire amd 6670 DDR5
topgear
topgear #9
Sep 16, 2013 at 5:09 AM
GT630 GDDr5 is around ~5k and equivalent in performance of HD6670 DDR3 but it would be better of Op can get a HD6570 DDR3 instead of GT630 DDR3.
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athosms17 #10
Sep 18, 2013 at 3:42 PM
Guys, Budget is strictly 4.5K. Not a penny more.
ankush28
ankush28 #11
Sep 18, 2013 at 5:38 PM
^^ Then GT630 should be your choice