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Best Graphic Cards for Money - in India
In this thread we are going to suggest the best Graphics card you can get for your budget which should offer best performance at your budget. In other words we will be trying to summarize the best bang for buck Graphics Card possible at different possible budgets.
But before starting off, you are requested to read the following thread properly as most common technical queries about Graphic cards are answered here: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/graphic-c...ormation-regarding-graphic-cards-newbies.html
For a quick tabular overview, please click here: ThinkDigit Forum GPU Hierarchy Chart
Case 1: My budget is less than 2K.
Requirements:
i. High Definition Content Playback
ii. Use the Graphics card for lossless audio transmission through HDMI port
iii. Very basic gaming is welcome add-on
In case of Intel Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge Processors, HD 2500, HD 3000 and HD 4000 are enough for the requirement. The GPU for AMD configuration without IGP is HD 5450.
So the winner is HD 5450 512MB/1GB GDDR3/DDR3 version. Check Asus, MSI, Sapphire or Power Color for the brands. Most of them are available around 1.8K to 2.1K range.
Case 2: My Budget is between 2.5K to 3.5K
Requirements:
i. High Definition Content Playback
ii. Light gaming experience in lowest setting.
Currently, only Graphics card available at this range is the nVidia GT 610 2GB DDR3 version which happens to be a rebranded GT 520. Cards from brand like Zotac, Sparkle and Gainward are available around 2.6 to 2.7K.
Now at a price of 3.5K, only two cards worth mentioning, AMD HD 5570 1GB DDR3 version and nVidia GT 620 1GB/2GB DDR3 version. However, HD 5570 performs better than the nVidia counterpart. If you prefer nVidia then try to find GT 630 1GB DDR3 version which is around 3.6K. However, only few sites are having them and check for theitdepot.
So, the winners are GT 610 1/2 GB DDR3 and HD 5570 1GB DDR3 respectively. Check for the brands like Zotac, Palit, Power Color, Sparkle etc Their cards are cheaper than the rest of the brands.
Case 3: My budget is 3.5K to 4.5K
Requirements:
i. Mild gaming in very limited budget. Note: *Performance* starts from here.
ii. High Definition Content Playback
If you want to keep your budget around 4K then HD 6570 1 GB DDR3 and GT 440 1GB DDR3 is are the choice. However, HD 6570 performs better. Also Flipkart is currently having our old and good HD 5670 1GB DDR3 card listed around 4.1K and if you find this card, just get it.
At a budget of 4.5K, the only choice is HD 6670 1GB DDR3 version. However, currently FLipkart is listing HIS HD ICEQ 5670 1GB GDDR5 version which is better than HD 6670 DDR3 version due to twice the memory bandwidth.
So, the winners are HD 6570 1GB DDR3 @ 3.9K and HD 6570 1024 MB DDR3 @ 3.9k. HD 5670 GDDR5 didn't get our recommendation because of the poor availability. For brands check Sapphire, MSI, HIS, Gigabyte and Power Color.
PSU Recommendations
For all the cards mentioned above, a good 350W PSU is recommended. Corsair VS350 or Antech BP300 are around 1.7K are the best choices here. Til here graphic cards might run fine on el-cheapo PSUs like Zebronics 500w/600w, but however it is still recommended to have a decent PSU.
From the next case, (except HD 6670).....a good PSU is strictly recommended if you want the safety of your computer.
Case 4: Budget is between 4.5K to 6K
Requirements:
i. Gaming with high details up to 1440X900
ii. Good gaming experience at 1600X900 resolution
If you cannot cross 5.5K range the best card is HD 6670 1GB GDDR5. For brands, look for mainly Sapphire and MSI and fetch whichone is cheaper.
Now 6K price range is quite interesting as AMD HD 7750 from Gigabyte is now available in India at just 6.2K. This card is based on 28 nm fabrication process, blessed with AMD's latest GCN architecture, resulting a lots of advanced features and without the need of external PCI-E power source.
So it is the clear winner here.
So the winner is HD 7750 1GB GDDR5. Currently only Gigabyte HD 7750 Factory overclocked version with a great custom cooler is available in SMC at just 6.2K.
Case 5: Budget is between 7K to 8.5K
Requirements:
i. Gaming with Mid or high setting at 1600X900 resolution
ii. 1080P gaming with lower details
If you want something at 7K, look for the older HD 6770 card which is currently retailing around 6.8K. But remember, it consumes more power compared to the current generation cards and availability is also very limited.
8K and 8.5K Here the winner is HD 7770 GDDR5 without any competition. With the latest driver updates, it performs like a HD 6850 but consumes lot lesser power. For brands, look for Gigabyte, Sapphire and MSI. The reference models are retailing around 8K whereas the Custom Cooler based and factory overclocked versions are available around 8.5K.
So the winner is HD 6770 at 7K range and HD 7770 at 8 to 8.5K range.
Case 6: Budget is between 9K to 11K
Requirements:
i. 1600X900 gaming with very high setting
ii. 1080P gaming with high/higher-mid setting
Now this segment is much interesting than ever before as both read and green camp are having lots of offering here which can provide serious game play experience.
Within 10K to 11K budget, HD 7790 is the best choice but not a clear winner. By spending a little more you can now get a GTX 650 Ti Boost retailing as cheap as 11.4K and offers reasonably better gaming performance.
At 11K to 12K range, Simply get the Gigabyte Windforce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2 GB variant @ 11.45K i smcinternational.in. It is a factory overclocked card and comes with Gigabyte's Dual Fan based Windforce Cooler which lets you overclock the card to a great extent. Performance wise it is more or less equivalent to HD 7850 2 GB but available at lot cheaper rate.
So the winner is HD 7790 within 10 to 11K and GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB factory overclocked version @ 11.45K.
PSU Recommendations
Note: The PSU choice will also depend on the processor you are using and whether you will overclock or not. Having everything said, Seasonic S12II 520w is the best PSU among the following.
HD 6750, GTS 450, HD 6770, HD 7770, HD 7750, GTX 650 Ti, GTX 650 Ti Boost = Corsair CX430v2, Seasonic SS400BT
HD 6790, GTX 460, HD 6850 = FSP Saga II 500w, Corsair CX500v2, Tagan Stonerock TG-500, Seasonic S12II 520w
GTX 550 Ti, GTX 560, HD 6870 = Seasonic S12II 520w
In this thread we are going to suggest the best Graphics card you can get for your budget which should offer best performance at your budget. In other words we will be trying to summarize the best bang for buck Graphics Card possible at different possible budgets.
But before starting off, you are requested to read the following thread properly as most common technical queries about Graphic cards are answered here: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/graphic-c...ormation-regarding-graphic-cards-newbies.html
For a quick tabular overview, please click here: ThinkDigit Forum GPU Hierarchy Chart
Case 1: My budget is less than 2K.
Requirements:
i. High Definition Content Playback
ii. Use the Graphics card for lossless audio transmission through HDMI port
iii. Very basic gaming is welcome add-on
In case of Intel Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge Processors, HD 2500, HD 3000 and HD 4000 are enough for the requirement. The GPU for AMD configuration without IGP is HD 5450.
So the winner is HD 5450 512MB/1GB GDDR3/DDR3 version. Check Asus, MSI, Sapphire or Power Color for the brands. Most of them are available around 1.8K to 2.1K range.
Case 2: My Budget is between 2.5K to 3.5K
Requirements:
i. High Definition Content Playback
ii. Light gaming experience in lowest setting.
Currently, only Graphics card available at this range is the nVidia GT 610 2GB DDR3 version which happens to be a rebranded GT 520. Cards from brand like Zotac, Sparkle and Gainward are available around 2.6 to 2.7K.
Now at a price of 3.5K, only two cards worth mentioning, AMD HD 5570 1GB DDR3 version and nVidia GT 620 1GB/2GB DDR3 version. However, HD 5570 performs better than the nVidia counterpart. If you prefer nVidia then try to find GT 630 1GB DDR3 version which is around 3.6K. However, only few sites are having them and check for theitdepot.
So, the winners are GT 610 1/2 GB DDR3 and HD 5570 1GB DDR3 respectively. Check for the brands like Zotac, Palit, Power Color, Sparkle etc Their cards are cheaper than the rest of the brands.
Case 3: My budget is 3.5K to 4.5K
Requirements:
i. Mild gaming in very limited budget. Note: *Performance* starts from here.
ii. High Definition Content Playback
If you want to keep your budget around 4K then HD 6570 1 GB DDR3 and GT 440 1GB DDR3 is are the choice. However, HD 6570 performs better. Also Flipkart is currently having our old and good HD 5670 1GB DDR3 card listed around 4.1K and if you find this card, just get it.
At a budget of 4.5K, the only choice is HD 6670 1GB DDR3 version. However, currently FLipkart is listing HIS HD ICEQ 5670 1GB GDDR5 version which is better than HD 6670 DDR3 version due to twice the memory bandwidth.
So, the winners are HD 6570 1GB DDR3 @ 3.9K and HD 6570 1024 MB DDR3 @ 3.9k. HD 5670 GDDR5 didn't get our recommendation because of the poor availability. For brands check Sapphire, MSI, HIS, Gigabyte and Power Color.
PSU Recommendations
For all the cards mentioned above, a good 350W PSU is recommended. Corsair VS350 or Antech BP300 are around 1.7K are the best choices here. Til here graphic cards might run fine on el-cheapo PSUs like Zebronics 500w/600w, but however it is still recommended to have a decent PSU.
From the next case, (except HD 6670).....a good PSU is strictly recommended if you want the safety of your computer.
Case 4: Budget is between 4.5K to 6K
Requirements:
i. Gaming with high details up to 1440X900
ii. Good gaming experience at 1600X900 resolution
If you cannot cross 5.5K range the best card is HD 6670 1GB GDDR5. For brands, look for mainly Sapphire and MSI and fetch whichone is cheaper.
Now 6K price range is quite interesting as AMD HD 7750 from Gigabyte is now available in India at just 6.2K. This card is based on 28 nm fabrication process, blessed with AMD's latest GCN architecture, resulting a lots of advanced features and without the need of external PCI-E power source.
So it is the clear winner here.
So the winner is HD 7750 1GB GDDR5. Currently only Gigabyte HD 7750 Factory overclocked version with a great custom cooler is available in SMC at just 6.2K.
Case 5: Budget is between 7K to 8.5K
Requirements:
i. Gaming with Mid or high setting at 1600X900 resolution
ii. 1080P gaming with lower details
If you want something at 7K, look for the older HD 6770 card which is currently retailing around 6.8K. But remember, it consumes more power compared to the current generation cards and availability is also very limited.
8K and 8.5K Here the winner is HD 7770 GDDR5 without any competition. With the latest driver updates, it performs like a HD 6850 but consumes lot lesser power. For brands, look for Gigabyte, Sapphire and MSI. The reference models are retailing around 8K whereas the Custom Cooler based and factory overclocked versions are available around 8.5K.
So the winner is HD 6770 at 7K range and HD 7770 at 8 to 8.5K range.
Case 6: Budget is between 9K to 11K
Requirements:
i. 1600X900 gaming with very high setting
ii. 1080P gaming with high/higher-mid setting
Now this segment is much interesting than ever before as both read and green camp are having lots of offering here which can provide serious game play experience.
Within 10K to 11K budget, HD 7790 is the best choice but not a clear winner. By spending a little more you can now get a GTX 650 Ti Boost retailing as cheap as 11.4K and offers reasonably better gaming performance.
At 11K to 12K range, Simply get the Gigabyte Windforce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2 GB variant @ 11.45K i smcinternational.in. It is a factory overclocked card and comes with Gigabyte's Dual Fan based Windforce Cooler which lets you overclock the card to a great extent. Performance wise it is more or less equivalent to HD 7850 2 GB but available at lot cheaper rate.
So the winner is HD 7790 within 10 to 11K and GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB factory overclocked version @ 11.45K.
PSU Recommendations
Note: The PSU choice will also depend on the processor you are using and whether you will overclock or not. Having everything said, Seasonic S12II 520w is the best PSU among the following.
HD 6750, GTS 450, HD 6770, HD 7770, HD 7750, GTX 650 Ti, GTX 650 Ti Boost = Corsair CX430v2, Seasonic SS400BT
HD 6790, GTX 460, HD 6850 = FSP Saga II 500w, Corsair CX500v2, Tagan Stonerock TG-500, Seasonic S12II 520w
GTX 550 Ti, GTX 560, HD 6870 = Seasonic S12II 520w