Good graphics card for ~£200?

[dbgtz]

Any suggestions? Also which brand provides the best quality?

[Lights]

£200? You could get a good one for under £50, but

go with either NVidea or AMD

[AgnesIO]

£200? You could get a good one for under £50, but

go with either NVidea or AMD

Hardly. Under £50 for a good graphics card does not happen.

Also, it is nVidia lol.

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I will take a look for you.

[Lights]

My apologies for getting the wrong capitals! sheesh

and you can! Not the top end, but enough for 70% of games. I think mine was under 50 and it works fine

[AgnesIO]

Certainly has good reviews.. http://www.ebuyer.com/253958-gigabyte-gtx-560ti-oc-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-out-pci-e-gv-n560oc-1gi


(http://www.ebuyer.com/253958-gigabyte-gtx-560ti-oc-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-out-pci-e-gv-n560oc-1gi)

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My apologies for getting the wrong capitals! sheesh

and you can! Not the top end, but enough for 70% of games. I think mine was under 50 and it works fine

You cannot get a decent graphics card for under £50 for decent gaming.

Also I was referring to spelling, but whatever.

[Lights]

Maybe not high-quality gaming, but gaming nonetheless

[AgnesIO]

Maybe not high-quality gaming, but gaming nonetheless

Well yeah but you can get gaming on a Play Station 1.

You still wouldn't opt to play it over a PS3.

[xxMATTGxx]

Maybe not high-quality gaming, but gaming nonetheless

Yeah if you don't want to play the latest games, sure you go and spend £50 or less on some crappy GFX card.

[dbgtz]

My apologies for getting the wrong capitals! sheesh

and you can! Not the top end, but enough for 70% of games. I think mine was under 50 and it works fine

I have one that's worth under 50, and it is crap.


Certainly has good reviews.. http://www.ebuyer.com/253958-gigabyte-gtx-560ti-oc-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-out-pci-e-gv-n560oc-1gi


(http://www.ebuyer.com/253958-gigabyte-gtx-560ti-oc-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-out-pci-e-gv-n560oc-1gi)

---------- Post added 02-10-2011 at 06:12 PM ----------



You cannot get a decent graphics card for under £50 for decent gaming.

Also I was referring to spelling, but whatever.

That looks pretty good indeed, thanks. Also I'll sound like a right noob here but oh well, how will I know if it will fit? I know my friend told me about the slots at the bottom of the PC which I have 3 or 4 of, but could it be too wide? I'm guessing it won't but I best make sure :P

[Lights]

Pfft fine! I lose, maybe you can't get one under 50 :[

It's been a while since I PC gamed.

[N!ck]

Wait for ATi HD 7xxx series.

[dbgtz]

Wait for ATi HD 7xxx series.

When are they out and is there any way I can see information on them?

[Bailey]

I have a GTX460 and can play Borderlands/Portal 2 etc on the highest settings, I'd definitely go for the GTX560Ti. To get the most for your money I'd recommend getting MSI Afterburner, very easy tool which makes overclocking your graphics card v. easy

[AgnesIO]

Pfft fine! I lose, maybe you can't get one under 50 :[

It's been a while since I PC gamed.

A decent graphics card has never been sub £50 lol.

[N!ck]

When are they out and is there any way I can see information on them?

Hopefully within a month or two.

[Stephen!]

Hopefully within a month or two.

They have been delayed until 2012.

[dbgtz]

Hopefully within a month or two.

And will there be any real difference?

[N!ck]

They have been delayed until 2012.

:(. I want one.


And will there be any real difference?

In theory, yes.

[dbgtz]

They have been delayed until 2012.

Hmm don't think I'll bother with those for now unless a huge difference :P


:(. I want one.


In theory, yes.

How so?

[N!ck]

Hmm don't think I'll bother with those for now unless a huge difference :P



How so?

The move from 40nm to 28nm is a big step in computing terms. Much lower power consumption relative to performance and the ability to fit many more transistors etc on each chip. Couple that with whatever new innovations they have and the potential is pretty big.

[GommeInc]

You can get decent GFX cards for £50-75, but I wouldn't buy one if you want top graphics for gaming. For media PCs they're perfect and help keep a low budget, especially when they come with an HDMI port :P

[Casio]

Mine seems fine, and I have a Intel(R) HD Graphics

[AgnesIO]

Mine seems fine, and I have a Intel(R) HD Graphics

Aren't those like integrated or something

[AgnesIO]

You can get decent GFX cards for £50-75, but I wouldn't buy one if you want top graphics for gaming. For media PCs they're perfect and help keep a low budget, especially when they come with an HDMI port :P

I am guessing when someone says under £200 they are not wanting a media pc though :P

[Casio]

Aren't those like integrated or something

Yea, mine is. Serves my purpose though. :)

[scottish]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-266-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1341

[Firehorse]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-GeForce-560TI-DirectCUII-Graphics/dp/B004K8R8DA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317668735&sr=8-2

[AgnesIO]

I think he gets the message that the 560Ti is a decent card guys :P

[dbgtz]

I think he gets the message that the 560Ti is a decent card guys :P

Haha, well which one is the better of the ones listed? Or are they just the same with a different pricetag?

[AgnesIO]

Haha, well which one is the better of the ones listed? Or are they just the same with a different pricetag?

http://www.ebuyer.com/254405-asus-gtx-560ti-directcu-ii-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-pci-e-engtx560-ti-dcii-2di-1gd5
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-GeForce-560TI-DirectCUII-Graphics/dp/B004K8R8DA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317668735&sr=8-2
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-266-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1341 (http://www.ebuyer.com/254405-asus-gtx-560ti-directcu-ii-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-pci-e-engtx560-ti-dcii-2di-1gd5) - faster core speed
http://www.ebuyer.com/253958-gigabyte-gtx-560ti-oc-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-out-pci-e-gv-n560oc-1gi - one I posted, same core speed as above.

The last two are Overclocked I think, but pretty much the same cards.

[dbgtz]

http://www.ebuyer.com/254405-asus-gtx-560ti-directcu-ii-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-pci-e-engtx560-ti-dcii-2di-1gd5
(http://www.ebuyer.com/254405-asus-gtx-560ti-directcu-ii-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-pci-e-engtx560-ti-dcii-2di-1gd5)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-GeForce-560TI-DirectCUII-Graphics/dp/B004K8R8DA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317668735&sr=8-2
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-GeForce-560TI-DirectCUII-Graphics/dp/B004K8R8DA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317668735&sr=8-2)http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-266-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1341 - faster core speed
http://www.ebuyer.com/253958-gigabyte-gtx-560ti-oc-1gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-mini-hdmi-out-pci-e-gv-n560oc-1gi - one I posted, same core speed as above.

The last two are Overclocked I think, but pretty much the same cards.

But the bottom 2 would be the better choice?

[AgnesIO]

But the bottom 2 would be the better choice?

I am not the best on graphics cards, but I would say this is the best option.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-266-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1341

[dbgtz]

I am not the best on graphics cards, but I would say this is the best option.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-266-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1341

OK ta, will spread some +reps around sometime soonish.

[dbgtz]

Quick question, if I do not have the able to plug into the graphics card to add power (PCI 6 pin or something? idk), is there a way to just plug it in direct to a plug?

[GommeInc]

Quick question, if I do not have the able to plug into the graphics card to add power (PCI 6 pin or something? idk), is there a way to just plug it in direct to a plug?
I assume you mean a plug in a wall? You'd get a lovely loud bang :P Loads of graphics card come with an adaptor to plug it into a 4-pin connector so you maybe able to use that if you do not have a spare 6-pin floating around in your case. If not a new PSU, which someone maybe able to help you out with :)

[dbgtz]

I assume you mean a plug in a wall? You'd get a lovely loud bang :P Loads of graphics card come with an adaptor to plug it into a 4-pin connector so you maybe able to use that if you do not have a spare 6-pin floating around in your case. If not a new PSU, which someone maybe able to help you out with :)

Looks like I need a new one then, dammit lol.

[scottish]

Most graphics cards come with 2x PCI-E 6 pin power adapters which you use 2x molex connections (from the PSU) to plug into.

[dbgtz]

Most graphics cards come with 2x PCI-E 6 pin power adapters which you use 2x molex connections (from the PSU) to plug into.

There is literally nothing coming out of there which is unused

[scottish]

Is it a modular PSU

What make is it?

[dbgtz]

Is it a modular PSU

What make is it?

No idea, I didn't initially build it myself.

[scottish]

Is it a manufactured computer (i.e. Dell, Hp, etc) or is it someone else made it/company you purchased it from?

[dbgtz]

Is it a manufactured computer (i.e. Dell, Hp, etc) or is it someone else made it/company you purchased it from?

Dell with the specs here:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/insp560mt/en/cs/cs_en.pdf

[scottish]

Yeah dell won't give you additional power supply cables.

Kinda stupid but that's dell for you.

[dbgtz]

Yeah dell won't give you additional power supply cables.

Kinda stupid but that's dell for you.

I know, that's why I'm looking for a new psu except I'm like not quite sure what I'm looking for exactly :P

[scottish]

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-560-ti-sli-review/14 full stress test gets 450w

So something like Corsair Modular 650W would do fine

http://www.ebuyer.com/173104-corsair-650w-hx-modular-psu-cmpsu-650hxuk


Altnatively is money is an issue, http://www.ebuyer.com/264511-ocz-650w-zs-series-psu-ocz-zs650w-uk