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Upgrading Ancient PC for 720P gaming - GPU required

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happy17292
happy17292 Original post #1
Mar 27, 2019 at 12:15 PM
1. What is the intended use for this graphic card ? Gaming or workstation work? (Name few Games or applications are you going to run)
Ans: Gaming - (GTA5, Ride 3, Forza 7 and Horizon 4)

2. Which Power Supply do you have? (Be EXACT while naming the company and model)
Ans: Generic 450W which could power HD6670 I had previously

3. What is your Max budget ?
Ans: 7000 for GPU, 3k reserved for PSU and RAM Upgrade

4. Which Screen resolution will you game at (if applicable)?
Ans: 1366X768/720p

5. What are your current computer specifications ?
Ans: AMD Phenom II X4 2.7GHz, 4GB DDR3 (will upgrade to 8GB), Gigabyte GA78LMT-S2P, 1TB WD Green


I used to Own a HD6670 and 6770 (with a Corsair CX500) but sold it in 2015. I haven't played any game since 2015 due to my education and career. I'd like to return to gaming (casual gaming only, like 2-3 Hrs per WEEK). Don't wish to invest more than 10k as of now. I have already quoted the games i would like to play, I am happy with 720p, low-med graphics, 25-30FPS.

Please suggest
Randy_Marsh
Randy_Marsh #2
Mar 27, 2019 at 4:12 PM
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (Desktop)

Benchmark results of GT 1030 says that it should be able to suffice your needs. Anything costlier than this card will definitely shoot up your budget. You may be able to get a decent second hand card having better performance but not sure if that's okay for you.
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whitestar_999 #3
Mar 27, 2019 at 4:57 PM
Look for used 1050Ti on olx in your city.
cute.bandar
cute.bandar #4
Mar 28, 2019 at 6:08 PM
1030 is a really underpowered overpriced card. Unfortuantely GPU pricing in India sucks, so there may not be better options. Your best bet is to look for gtx 750, 750ti , 1050 in local market or get them second hand. Even the old gtx 750 is much faster than 1030. PassMark Software - Video Card (GPU) Benchmarks - High End Video Cards
Flash
Flash #5
Mar 28, 2019 at 7:04 PM
GTX 1050, if you can find it 2nd hand @ 7.5-8k.
happy17292
happy17292 #6
Mar 29, 2019 at 4:19 PM
I am okay with used GPUs. Will try to find a GTX1050/750 as you guys suggest
mitraark
mitraark #7
Apr 2, 2019 at 12:14 PM
happy17292 said:
I am okay with used GPUs. Will try to find a GTX1050/750 as you guys suggest
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Not a 750, get a 1050ti. Quite a lot of difference between the two. Seach Facebook Second Hand Computer Parts Sale groups, you can get a good price there.

10k will get you a 1050ti and a decent PSU of 450-500W, may even squeeze in a 4GB DDR3 stick if 1050ti deal is good.
mitraark
mitraark #8
Apr 2, 2019 at 12:16 PM
Also have RX570 in consideration. And if you can extend your budget, a 1060 3GB may come at 1-2k more.

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