Graphics Cards related queries here.

[anirbandd]

3 questions.

• Can my mobo and CPU [Core i5-2400, Asus P8H67M-LE] handle the GTX970 without any sort of hiccups?
• I will have change the PSU though. Which PSU would you guys suggest?
• I currently have a 2x2GB ram setup. I am contemplating swapping one 2GB ram stick with a 4/8GB stick. will that be possible?

Also, I fed in the above targeted config in eXtreme Outer Vision - eXtreme tools for computer enthusiasts and got Recommended PSU Wattage as 387W. Minimum wattage was 337W.

Can the current Corsair CX430v2 work good with it?

 

[harshilsharma63]

3 questions.

• Can my mobo and CPU [Core i5-2400, Asus P8H67M-LE] handle the GTX970 without any sort of hiccups?
• I will have change the PSU though. Which PSU would you guys suggest?
• I currently have a 2x2GB ram setup. I am contemplating swapping one 2GB ram stick with a 4/8GB stick. will that be possible?

Also, I fed in the above targeted config in eXtreme Outer Vision - eXtreme tools for computer enthusiasts and got Recommended PSU Wattage as 387W. Minimum wattage was 337W.

Can the current Corsair CX430v2 work good with it?

> Yes.

> Get Antec VP550P or Seasonic S12II 520W if you have the budget.

> I'd suggest get 2x4 GB or single 4 GB if it extends the budget.

> CX430V2 will be very close to it's limits powering that rig.

 

[quicky008]

After weeks of speculation it seems nvidia has finally launched their dx 12 ready mainstream gpu today-the geforce GTX 960 and different versions of it are already available for purchase at various websites mdcomputers.in etc.However the price of this gpu is rather high atm-the base model itself costs Rs 18000,which puts it out of reach of many potential buyers like me who have a relatively modest budget.Can anyone predict how long will it take for its cost to drop to the 10-14k price bracket?I am quite keen on buying it but have to hold back my purchase till it gets a considerable price cut,thereby making it more budget friendly.

 

[harshilsharma63]

After weeks of speculation it seems nvidia has finally launched their dx 12 ready mainstream gpu today-the geforce GTX 960 and different versions of it are already available for purchase at various websites mdcomputers.in etc.However the price of this gpu is rather high atm-the base model itself costs Rs 18000,which puts it out of reach of many potential buyers like me who have a relatively modest budget.Can anyone predict how long will it take for its cost to drop to the 10-14k price bracket?I am quite keen on buying it but have to hold back my purchase till it gets a considerable price cut,thereby making it more budget friendly.

Should happen as annual budget approaches. That's the time most companies to clear their stokes.

 

[Revolution]

10-14k price bracket?

10K ?
Not possible.
I don't think so.
If GTX960 available 2GB @10K & 4GB @12K then it will be biggest hit ever from Nvidia cos there is no card at that price bracket to beat GTX960...

 

[quicky008]

Then by how much do you think the price will decrease (if at all) in the coming months?And how long will that take?Will it be a good idea to wait till it gets a price cut or buy it right now?Had it been priced a little lower,i wouldn't have hesitated-but 18k for that gpu seems rather steep at the moment.

 

[Revolution]

May be near 15K I guess ?

 

[harshilsharma63]

May be near 15K I guess ?

15k will be sweet spot.

 

[quicky008]

quite so,i wonder how long will it take before its price drops to around 15k.

 

[sidster]

Hey guys. I'm building a new rig. Mods suggested me this config :i5 4440 - 11k
asus b85m g-5.4k
kingston hyperx fury 2x4gb - 5.4k /corsair vengeance or gskill ripjawsx
gtx 750 ti - 11k
wd blue 1tb - 3.5k
antec vp550p - 3.5k
cooler master elite 311- 2.3k
Dell s2240l - 8k
logitech mk200 - 0.7k

Will this config be able to run Assassin's creed unity on high or medium settings?
Also if i reduce on monitor will I be able to save enough to buy a better GPU?

 

[Skud]

Monitor is absolute minimum for 1080p gaming. In any case, Assassin's Creed Unity is going to have problems running at high settings smoothly in any mid range card.

 

[Nerevarine]

Hey guys. I'm building a new rig. Mods suggested me this config :i5 4440 - 11k
asus b85m g-5.4k
kingston hyperx fury 2x4gb - 5.4k /corsair vengeance or gskill ripjawsx
gtx 750 ti - 11k
wd blue 1tb - 3.5k
antec vp550p - 3.5k
cooler master elite 311- 2.3k
Dell s2240l - 8k
logitech mk200 - 0.7k

Will this config be able to run Assassin's creed unity on high or medium settings?
Also if i reduce on monitor will I be able to save enough to buy a better GPU?

Get R9 270 from mdcomputers, current price @ 12.6k ..
AnandTech | Bench - GPU14
very big performance gap for only Rs 1.6k more

if you do get the GTX 750 ti, get a 2 GB one and use this coupon (EBAY09DEAL) to shave off ~Rs 1k off .. Total price should be around 10k

 

[anaklusmos]

What is the cheapest card I can get to crossfire with my Radeon 6970, and would it be worth it( considering both the price and performance gain) ? I would really like to up my system specs, but recent purchases (including a PS4 ) have severely cut into my pocket.

 

[spxx]

Hey guys. I'm building a new rig. Mods suggested me this config :i5 4440 - 11k
asus b85m g-5.4k
kingston hyperx fury 2x4gb - 5.4k /corsair vengeance or gskill ripjawsx
gtx 750 ti - 11k
wd blue 1tb - 3.5k
antec vp550p - 3.5k
cooler master elite 311- 2.3k
Dell s2240l - 8k
logitech mk200 - 0.7k

Will this config be able to run Assassin's creed unity on high or medium settings?
Also if i reduce on monitor will I be able to save enough to buy a better GPU?

the problem with ACU is not in gpu's bad it is really bad port to pc , after 4 huge updates it still runs like a pile of sh@t !! but as suggested above 270 dual x is a much better choice then a 750 ti , i assembled a new rig in nov and got it thinking i would be safe for at least 1 year but i can't push more then 35 fps on medium on ACU , another problem is the card heats you have to play around in MSI to set custom fan settings also get a good after market cooler at least 3 fans !! was able to run FC4 on high at a steady 45 to 55 fps but it can't max new games on ultra , it would be better to wait for a price dip coming in march and get a 960 or a 290 dual x which i am going to do sadly .

but if you going for a build now and depending on budget a 270 dual x with 2gb vram or if you can get the 4 gb vram one is the way to go.

 

[nmenon]

Guys I'm looking to upgrade my PC and need a new Graphics card, the rest of the components have been updated recently.
Current Config :
Core i3 - 3210 3.2 GHz
8GB DDR3 RAM (1333MHz)
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 RPM HDD
ASUS H61MC Motherboard
XFX GeForce 8600GT 512MB DDR2
Zebronics 450 W Gold Series PSU

What I would like to get is a decent graphics card with the ability to run most games at 720p which doesn't need external power.
Budget below 10k and prefer an Nvidia card.

Thanks in Advance!

 

[harshilsharma63]

Guys I'm looking to upgrade my PC and need a new Graphics card, the rest of the components have been updated recently.
Current Config :
Core i3 - 3210 3.2 GHz
8GB DDR3 RAM (1333MHz)
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 RPM HDD
ASUS H61MC Motherboard
XFX GeForce 8600GT 512MB DDR2
Zebronics 450 W Gold Series PSU

What I would like to get is a decent graphics card with the ability to run most games at 720p which doesn't need external power.
Budget below 10k and prefer an Nvidia card.

Thanks in Advance!

You'll need a new PSU as the current one is pure crap. Get Antec VP450P and a Sapphire R7 250X.

 

[nmenon]

Would a Corsair VS450 do in place of the Antec VP450P. My local shop has that in stock.

 

[anirbandd]

GTX960!!!

looks like i may get to keep my current config and PSU

Toms reports launch price bracket of $200.

India price would be 14k?? any rumors?

 

[Nerevarine]

^Its already launched in MDcomputers for 18-19k.. crap pricing , considering its slower than R9 280 which is available at 17k..

 

[anirbandd]

wtf noooo..

i'll wait for flipkart/snapdeal.

btw, i'll keep my 1600x900 monitor and run all games at ultra