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Need a new graphic card in 20k to 25k !!!

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-a-new-graphic-card-in-20k-to-25k.160142/

Sainatarajan
Sainatarajan Original post #1
Jul 15, 2012 at 9:36 PM
Guys , I Have Sold my new Samsung 20" Monitor and an Old CRT TV and Bought this one.
Samsung UA32D6000SR | Television | Flipkart.com
I Bought it from a Local Dealer .
So when I play the games with my HD Graphics the Graphics are Horrible . So I am in Need of buying a NEW card. Pls Help .
1. Which Power Supply do you have
Ans: CORSAIR GS500
2. What is your budget?
Ans: 20K TO 25K
3. Which resolution will you game at?
Ans: 1080P
4. What are your current computer
specifications?
Ans: I5 2400 , 8 GB RAM .
I am buying on wednesday. Pls Help , Its Urgent .

I am thinking of buying the HD 7950 ? What are your views . Will My PSU be able to Handle it.
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vkl #2
Jul 15, 2012 at 11:48 PM
Sainatarajan go with hd7950.
MSI R7950-2PMD3GD5/OC is available at smcinternational.in for 25.9k

As you have a locked CPU(95W TDP) so your psu,GS500 would easily handle hd7950.There's enough headroom for you to overclock also.

Check the following images:
POWER CONSUMPTION
*i.imgur.com/2V9GK.gif?1

SYSTEM CONFIG
*i.imgur.com/sUtyM.gif?1








POWER CONSUMPTION
*i.imgur.com/YvgS2.gif?1

SYSTEM CONFIG
*i.imgur.com/k6dFO.gif?1

In both the cases an overclocked i7(920 & 2600k) is used.
Still it is not touching 450watts.
Your's is a locked processor with 95W TDP.So it should be fine even if you overclock
ashis_lakra
Jul 16, 2012 at 1:06 AM
vkl, wish i could rep you. Good information.
d6bmg
d6bmg #4
Jul 16, 2012 at 1:30 AM
Sainatarajan go with hd7950.
MSI R7950-2PMD3GD5/OC is available at smcinternational.in for 25.9k

I totally second that. That card is the best option present available in India.
@OP: Couldn't you possibily wait for 1-2 more months before buying? You may get some custom PCB version of 7950 or even custom GTX670.
Sainatarajan
Jul 16, 2012 at 6:09 AM
Thanks for all your replies .
I am getting HIS HD 7950 for 25K from a Local Dealer . Is this a good option. I will post the prices of other models later.
saikiasunny
Jul 16, 2012 at 6:52 AM
You can obviously get that. But which his model are you talking about. If its the 3-slot iceq model, then get it. Otherwise you are better off with the msi one.
Omi
Omi #7
Jul 16, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Don't buy non custom cooled version/get at least a twin fan version
The msi one is clocked at 830, 7950 has great OC potential and can reach 1000mhz w/o Voltage tweak.
So if you buy a 7950 make sure to OC it, if you want to keep things stock get a 7870 cause the difference ain't much bet'n stock 7870 and 7950 and then the 7870 poses more Value
7950 has good scaling and can increase its clock by upto 40%+ and FPS by 30%+ over stock.


Just wait for another 15-20 days,
AMD is slashing the prices for 7870/7950/7970 Today by 50$ each.
20 days for the price cut to reach here. 670 is not going to drop prices any soon, so you may get a good Custom Cooled version of 7950 below the 25k mark. Just crank that 7950 up and see it go past a stock 7970.

Source: AMD slashes pricing on Radeon HD 7870, 7950 and 7970 GPUs :: TweakTown USA Edition
d6bmg
d6bmg #8
Jul 17, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Thanks for all your replies .
I am getting HIS HD 7950 for 25K from a Local Dealer . Is this a good option. I will post the prices of other models later.

Don't buy HIS, specially if it is not dual fan edition.
Sainatarajan
Jul 17, 2012 at 4:02 PM
Guys , Thanks for your help . I have bought this Graphic Card .
ASUS - Graphics Cards- ASUS HD7950-DC2T-3GD5
I bought it for 25.7K . Thanks Again for all your Help .
saikiasunny
Jul 17, 2012 at 11:23 PM
Congrats, post pics soon and happy gaming :)