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Should I Buy Graphic Card Now ?

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Revolution
Revolution Original post #1
Mar 8, 2014 at 6:23 PM
Hi,
I want to buy new GPU.
Budget 12K(including all).

1. Which Power Supply do you have? (Be EXACT while naming the company and model)
Ans:Corsair 450W


2. What is your budget?
Ans:12 total


3. Which resolution will you game at?
Ans:Got 1080P monitor.


4. What are your current computer specifications?
Ans:Intel 2.2GHz C2D
G41 Mobo
4GB DDR2 RAM
HD5670 512MB DDR5
rijinpk1
Mar 8, 2014 at 6:50 PM
which corsair 450W model? be exact.
is it vx 450 or vs 450 -older or newer??
saswat23
Mar 9, 2014 at 5:54 AM
You can get GTX-650Ti Boost or GTX-750Ti
Revolution
Mar 9, 2014 at 7:00 AM
How much performance difference between those ?
I heard GTX-750Ti is new and very energy efficient ans stay cool.
One more thing should I go for AMD(Mantle) ?
I heard its good for low CPU.
My CPU is very old and I can't spend another 20K for CU+Mobo+RAM now.
HE-MAN
HE-MAN #6
Mar 9, 2014 at 10:21 AM
tricky to ans yes mantle is for low cpu but games supporting mantle are very few like 2 for now.
rijinpk1
Mar 9, 2014 at 10:27 AM
get 750 ti. anyhow your cpu is going to bottleneck the gpu. try to get a used core to quad if possible.
saswat23
Mar 9, 2014 at 10:35 AM
How does the GTX-750Ti compete with GTX-650Ti Boost?
Nerevarine
Mar 9, 2014 at 10:56 AM
^Minimal performance gain AFAIK.. If GTX 650 Ti available for 10k, better get that

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But I strongly recommend R9270X for 13k
Revolution
Mar 9, 2014 at 5:27 PM
Thanks for ur reply guys!

R9270X @13K ?
Really ?
Most site showing near 17K.
BTW,2GB or 4GB ?



Now one tricky question.

Can R9270X 2GB + my old system can compete with following system ?
AMD 7770 + AMD FX6300/Intel Core i3-4130 + 8GB DDR3 1600MHZ RAM + new Mobo
Modern upcoming games @1080P

If it can't be answer in one word then explain.
bssunilreddy
Mar 9, 2014 at 7:20 PM
Thanks for ur reply guys!

R9270X @13K ?
Really ?
Most site showing near 17K.
BTW,2GB or 4GB ?



Now one tricky question.

Can R9270X 2GB + my old system can compete with following system ?
AMD 7770 + AMD FX6300/Intel Core i3-4130 + 8GB DDR3 1600MHZ RAM + new Mobo
Modern upcoming games @1080P

If it can't be answer in one word then explain.

Intel Core i3-4130 + 4GB DDR3 1600MHZ RAM + Gigabyte B85M-D3H + Zotac GTX650Ti Boost 2GB.
The best combination.
ithehappy
ithehappy #12
Mar 9, 2014 at 7:55 PM
Dude your CPU won't be able to handle upcoming modern games even at 1280x1020, sorry to say :( let alone 1080p
So before upgrading the GPU you SHOULD think about the CPU upgrade.
Nerevarine
Mar 9, 2014 at 7:57 PM
Thanks for ur reply guys!

R9270X @13K ?
Really ?
Most site showing near 17K.
BTW,2GB or 4GB ?



Now one tricky question.

Can R9270X 2GB + my old system can compete with following system ?
AMD 7770 + AMD FX6300/Intel Core i3-4130 + 8GB DDR3 1600MHZ RAM + new Mobo
Modern upcoming games @1080P

If it can't be answer in one word then explain.

Im not sure, someone mentioned in another post it was available for 13k (Sapphire one).. pls search around

Better go for second rig, as processor bottleneck is a pain in the arse to deal with later (you have to upgrade mobo, proccy, ram etc)
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #14
Mar 9, 2014 at 8:05 PM
Thanks for ur reply guys!

R9270X @13K ?
Really ?
Most site showing near 17K.
BTW,2GB or 4GB ?



Now one tricky question.

Can R9270X 2GB + my old system can compete with following system ?
AMD 7770 + AMD FX6300/Intel Core i3-4130 + 8GB DDR3 1600MHZ RAM + new Mobo
Modern upcoming games @1080P

If it can't be answer in one word then explain.

surely your c2d will bottleneck 270x. so get the latter. also save some cash by going with 4gb ram and spend that money to grab a gtx 750.
HE-MAN
HE-MAN #15
Mar 9, 2014 at 10:12 PM
Im not sure, someone mentioned in another post it was available for 13k (Sapphire one).. pls search around

Better go for second rig, as processor bottleneck is a pain in the arse to deal with later (you have to upgrade mobo, proccy, ram etc)

it was me...
i said that becox i got my sapphire r9 270x dual x for 14,333.
thats why i assumed 270 should be at least 2k less
Revolution
Mar 10, 2014 at 5:39 AM
Guess I have no choice but have to wait.
Even low CPU like AMD X4270 or Intel G2120 will not worth except AMD FX6300/Intel Core i3-4130 for modern games.
I have to save 20K before upgrading. :(
ithehappy
ithehappy #17
Mar 10, 2014 at 6:18 AM
Yeah, bro, that should be the wise decision. You might target the i5 4 series CPUs, they come around 14k, and it will be there to play all the modern and upcoming games for at least next two to two & a half years, but with i3 it'll be an itch after one year or so again.
So either do it good, or don't do it at all, at least how this stupid brain of mine thinks :p
Revolution
Mar 10, 2014 at 6:59 AM
Something called 'Sweet Spot' ?
For CPU+Mobo+RAM+GPU how much ?
25K ?
NiGHtfUrY
NiGHtfUrY #19
Mar 10, 2014 at 11:55 AM
fx 6300 - 7.2k
gigabyte 970a ds3p -5.9k
rest for gpu.
Piyush
Piyush #20
Mar 10, 2014 at 1:29 PM
fx 6300 - 7.2k
gigabyte 970a ds3p -5.9k
rest for gpu.

Im not updated with the latest hardware and stuff. But if you can suggest if a sub 5k mother board, then he wil be able to get R9 270 for sure. May be 270X too
K
kkoolboy #22
Mar 12, 2014 at 7:02 PM
flip a coin and right before you open your hand you'll know the answer.
topgear
topgear #23
Mar 15, 2014 at 5:20 AM
Op's old rig can still fetch him 5k [ excluding PSU ].

25k+5k :

1. CPU : AMD FX 6300 @ 7.2k
2. Motherboard : GA-78LMT-USB3 @ 4.1k
3. 2x 4GB Ram : 5 - 5.5k
4. GPU : GTX 650 Ti Boost or wait for R7 265.
Revolution
Mar 15, 2014 at 5:52 AM
Thanks man!

I must have to wait cos I got only 12K ATM. :(
Is AMD better VFM at that price range ?
I'm still afraid to go with AMA cos of high power consumption and over heating issue without no after market cooler.
Don't know this is totally true or not cos never used AMD CPU before.
BTW,is there any other Mobo option with extra GPU slot.
icebags
icebags #25
Mar 15, 2014 at 9:00 AM
fx-8320 @ ~10k should be better.
Revolution
Mar 15, 2014 at 9:27 AM
FX-8350 better tan that.
icebags
icebags #27
Mar 15, 2014 at 9:51 AM
i7 is even better.
Revolution
Mar 15, 2014 at 5:46 PM
Yea,@7.2K i7 best not the Fx-6300. ;)
icebags
icebags #29
Mar 16, 2014 at 12:19 AM
i was only suggesting to use another 2.5k and get a fx-8320, it would be like getting a top tier i5 while paying the amount in installments (i.e. electric bill).
Revolution
Mar 16, 2014 at 5:31 AM
Yea,Intel way more energy efficient than AMD.
I know it.
But,sorry my budget is limited. :(
I tried to find AMD X4 750K whic is good VFM for budget build but not available in India.
bssunilreddy
Mar 16, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Yea,Intel way more energy efficient than AMD.
I know it.
But,sorry my budget is limited. :(
I tried to find AMD X4 750K whic is good VFM for budget build but not available in India.

You can get this from here which comes to total including import fees @ Rs.6800. Couple this CPu with any FM2 or FM2+ Motherboards.
icebags
icebags #32
Mar 16, 2014 at 7:10 PM
^ why u even think of some FM2 cpu when u get fx6300..... get fx6300 eyes closed.

*www.cpu-world.com/Compare/88/AMD_Athlon_X4_750K_vs_AMD_FX-Series_FX-6300.html
Revolution
Mar 17, 2014 at 6:00 AM
Intel i3 4130 Vs AMD FX-6300
topgear
topgear #34
Mar 20, 2014 at 4:07 AM
If you don't mind the power consumption then FX 6300 is a little better otherwise 4130 is more efficient.
icebags
icebags #35
Mar 22, 2014 at 12:20 AM
*static.techspot.com/articles-info/586/bench/Power.png