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Suggest me a good GPU

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/suggest-me-a-good-gpu.163405/

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jai007 Original post #1
Sep 16, 2012 at 12:28 AM
Hello guys, I'm thinking to buy a new GPU that costs around 3.5k. I've picked nvidia GT430 and ATI HD 5570. Please suggest me good one from these and if you know any other GPUs better than the above two at the given price range, please list them. Thank you.

My system specs:

CPU: Intel core 2 duo 1.8 GHz
Mboard: Intel D946GZIS
RAM: Transcend 2GB DDR2
Max screen res: 1024*1280
PSU: Mercury AP-2400 (400 Watts)
topgear
topgear #2
Sep 16, 2012 at 4:35 AM
^^ Welcome to TDF ;-)

and get the HD5570.
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jai007 #3
Sep 16, 2012 at 8:55 AM
topgear said:
^^ Welcome to TDF ;-)

and get the HD5570.
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Hey, I saw some ppl are saying that I need to upgrade my PSU and also HD5570 has some issues with old motherboards(black screen issue). Is that true?
d6bmg
d6bmg #4
Sep 16, 2012 at 8:13 PM
About upgrading your PSU, yes, you should consider it.
About having issues with motherboard, I doubt that.
topgear
topgear #5
Sep 17, 2012 at 3:11 AM
@ OP - make sure you have the latest bios version installed for the mobo and as for PSu can you mention the Amp rating of the +12v rail - you can find it on the PSu label.
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jai007 #6
Sep 17, 2012 at 11:19 PM
topgear said:
@ OP - make sure you have the latest bios version installed for the mobo and as for PSu can you mention the Amp rating of the +12v rail - you can find it on the PSu label.
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Hey, can you tell me how to install latest BIOS version for mobo? I haven't changed BIOS settings since I purchased it.
Coming to PSU, I'm posting the pic. See this>>> psu.jpg
topgear
topgear #7
Sep 18, 2012 at 5:22 AM
that PSu should be enough for your config with a HD5570.

Coming to the bios update well, it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer - some needs to copy the bio file on a USB/Floppy drive for update and sme other provides software to update bos from within windows - get your bios version by using cpuz app ( motherboard tab ) - now go to mobo manufacturer website to downland latest bios and follow the instruction written on the motherboard manual.
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jai007 #8
Sep 18, 2012 at 8:49 AM
topgear said:
that PSu should be enough for your config with a HD5570.

Coming to the bios update well, it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer - some needs to copy the bio file on a USB/Floppy drive for update and sme other provides software to update bos from within windows - get your bios version by using cpuz app ( motherboard tab ) - now go to mobo manufacturer website to downland latest bios and follow the instruction written on the motherboard manual.
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Hey, shall I check if the card works on my mobo without updating BIOS first? Or the update is mandatory now?
topgear
topgear #9
Sep 19, 2012 at 2:40 AM
updating bios is not mandatory .. you should first try the gfx card without any bios updates .. if the card works fine no need for update - if not only then think about a bios update.
d6bmg
d6bmg #10
Sep 19, 2012 at 3:16 PM
jai007 said:
Hey, shall I check if the card works on my mobo without updating BIOS first? Or the update is mandatory now?
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IMO, if your syetm is running without any problem, there is no need to upgrade the BIOS unless it is ultra old.