Graphics Cards related queries here.

[atulpimple4]

i need to buy a new graphics card mostly for Cdua programming and gaming at 1920x1080 resolution.. my current specs are..
2.0ghz dual core
2gb ddr2
400w psu
1tb hdd..

budget is around 6K to 8K

 

[coderunknown]

i'm planning to buy a graphics card for my system which i just upgraded
-amd anthlon x2 245 2.9 overclocked to 3.6ghz (going to upgrade to amd phenom II x4 965 B.E.)
-MSI 890 GXM G-65 motherboard
-kingston 2gb ddr3 1333 ram x 2 (planning for corsair vengence 4gb ddr3 1333 x 2)
-WD 1TB HDD (another 1tb to be added)
-CORSAIR CX 430 psu
-cooler master elite 430 cabinet
-benq g2220 hd 21.5in 1920x1080 res

can i go for the amd/ati HD 6850 barts pro gpu??? or do i need to change my psu?? i just bought it a few days ago as i couldnt get the corsair VX 540

budget?

you don't need to change the PSU. it isn't as efficient as the other CX parts from Corsair but still will support most midrange parts with ease.

go for HD6850.

i need to buy a new graphics card mostly for Cdua programming and gaming at 1920x1080 resolution.. my current specs are..
2.0ghz dual core
2gb ddr2
400w psu
1tb hdd..

budget is around 6K to 8K

GTS450 based card but which PSU is that? local? if yes, time to scrap it.

 

[atulpimple4]

yea.. need to scrap that local one..

 

[phil2097]

thanks sam for the info... budget is 12k, and the 6850 fits in nice....however i need to see some benchmark scores for a shoot-out of the 6850 series with the 5770 n 5850 series along with different manufacturers,,,, hope to buy it by this month or within the next.....any suggestions??

 

[Skud]

thanks sam for the info... budget is 12k, and the 6850 fits in nice....however i need to see some benchmark scores for a shoot-out of the 6850 series with the 5770 n 5850 series along with different manufacturers,,,, hope to buy it by this month or within the next.....any suggestions??

At 12k, go for 6870. Its much better than 6850.

 

[Vaibhav Bishnoi]

Guys a little problem help!!
I recently called up SMCinternational guys they were saying that FSP Saga II 500W was available but they are not selling it because they are having problems with warranty stuff. The company is not RMA its products in India. Later he offered me a proposal that he is ready to sell it but SMC guys will not provide any warranty service with that product I will directly have to contact with the importer/main guy for the product and deal with the RMA thing myself.
So guys is there any other alternative PSU available in the same range??
Please help out!!

 

[Skud]

Corsair CX430 should be available within 2.5k.

 

[Vaibhav Bishnoi]

Corsair CX430 should be available within 2.5k.

Thanks for the advice but on ATI's website it is mentioned that 6850 requires 500W power supply so wont CX430 be underpowered for the job??
AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 6850 graphics

BTW I just checked Cost to cost price list on web it says they have
Saga 500w PSU (2K)
6870 1GB DDR5 SAPPHIRE (10700)
ATI 6850 1GB (8952)
{*www.costtocost.in/list/pricelist.pdf}
The price mentioned on Cost to Cost seems pretty low comparatively. If they are offering me the regular warranty and other services then should I get the same FSP PSU + Sapphire 6870 with it??

 

[Hsakarp_kahtap]

Thanks for the advice but on ATI's website it is mentioned that 6850 requires 500W power supply so wont CX430 be underpowered for the job??
AMD Radeon™ HD 6850 graphics

BTW I just checked Cost to cost price list on web it says they have
Saga 500w PSU (2K)
6870 1GB DDR5 SAPPHIRE (10700)
ATI 6850 1GB (8952)
{*www.costtocost.in/list/pricelist.pdf}
The price mentioned on Cost to Cost seems pretty low comparatively. If they are offering me the regular warranty and other services then should I get the same FSP PSU + Sapphire 6870 with it??

Vaibhav you have to pay 5% vat extra , it is clearly mention on there price list
ATI 6850 1GB (8952)+5% =9400
6870 1GB DDR5 SAPPHIRE (10700)+5% =11235

 

[Skud]

That's more or less in tune with the current market price.

 

[Vaibhav Bishnoi]

Vaibhav you have to pay 5% vat extra , it is clearly mention on there price list
ATI 6850 1GB (8952)+5% =9400
6870 1GB DDR5 SAPPHIRE (10700)+5% =11235

Oops missed the VAT part got excited when read 6870 for 10.7K

Btw guys nearly talked to all stores in Nehru Place none of them has FSP Saga II 500W in stock so alternatively can i go for Gigabyte superb 550P.
I hope it wont fry my 6850!!

 

[thetechfreak]

@Vaibhav

You probably didnt go to SMC International for the FSP Saga

SMC International

# 208

Vishal Bhawan-95

Nehru Place

New Delhi-110019

Ph. +91-11- 46516446



Contact Us

 

[Vaibhav Bishnoi]

@Vaibhav

You probably didnt go to SMC International for the FSP Saga

SMC International

# 208

Vishal Bhawan-95

Nehru Place

New Delhi-110019

Ph. +91-11- 46516446



Contact Us

Yup..that was my first option and one of my fav. shops out there and I also bought my first pair of Soundmagic pl30 from there, good pricing.
But the main problem lies that when I asked them about FSP Saga II 500w they said they are no longer selling FSP product due to the issues in RMA thingy and later offered me a proposal I can purchase the product but I will not get any warranty services from SMC guys.
Refer to post: #13707
i.e I was thinking to go for Gigabyte superb 550P or alternatively would love to go with the FSP PSU if any one is selling with proper warranty and other services.
Umm guys a little help required!!

 

[hellosubho01]

Guys I need a bit of help here....I want to buy a good graphics card for my system and also want to buy a psu which will run the gpu properly....currently I have an Iball LPE 223-400 250 W PSU which is surely not up to the mark!!!!!

My budget for both the card and the PSU is 12k maximum...

My system config is as follows:

ASUS P5QPL-AM motherboard
Intel core 2 duo E7500 2.93 GHz
2 GB RAM
500 GB HDD SATA
18.5" LG LCD(1360*768 is max resolution)

thanks in advance

 

[Skud]

Sapphire/MSI HD6850 9.5k-10k
FSP Saga II 500W 2k

 

[thetechfreak]

Guys I need a bit of help here....I want to buy a good graphics card for my system and also want to buy a psu which will run the gpu properly....currently I have an Iball LPE 223-400 250 W PSU which is surely not up to the mark!!!!!

My budget for both the card and the PSU is 12k maximum...

My system config is as follows:

ASUS P5QPL-AM motherboard
Intel core 2 duo E7500 2.93 GHz
2 GB RAM
500 GB HDD SATA
18.5" LG LCD(1360*768 is max resolution)

thanks in advance

get dis=
Corsair Gs600
Sapphire Hd6770

Total cost will nicely fit budget

 

[hellosubho01]

Thanks for your reply Skud and thetechfreak...well I am actually caught in the middle between ATI HD RADEON and NVIDIA....after net surfing for a couple of days, I am under an impression that NVIDIA cards are more user friendly and drivers are less buggy...whereas HD cards are just the opposite though they consume less power compared to their NVIDIA counterparts and cheaper...also NVIDIA has the PHYSX technology which make the games perform better

so my question is this....NVIDIA or ATI??like HD 6770/6850 or GTX 460/GTS 450???

P.S sorry if I talk like an idiot...i am a newbie in case of graphics cards!!!!!

 

[Skud]

PhysX doesn't make games perform better, it's exactly opposite. PhysX do make games look good, but you need a powerful card like 560Ti to get the best out it. Get the 6850 for your budget. Driver related problems exist everywhere, I am using ATI/AMD since last 3 years without much fuss.

 

[hellosubho01]

@Skud
Thanks buddy for your help...by the way, your Lancool K62 Cabby is just awesome.congo!!

 

[Skud]

Thanks buddy!!!

So which card/PSU are you settling for?