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Need a GPU($100 budget)

#1 Posted by Jayzilla (2428 posts) - 5 months, 28 days ago

Duders, I need a new GPU and don't have a lot to spend right now. I have a 500W PSU, so it's not an issue. I just want your guys opinions so I am not making any bad decisions or oversights. I am leaning towards a gt 640, but any feedback is appreciated. Thanks much!

#2 Posted by Kidavenger (2349 posts) - 5 months, 28 days ago
#3 Posted by believer258 (8166 posts) - 5 months, 28 days ago

Here are the Tom's Hardware benchmarks for a GT 640, and here are the Tom's Hardware benchmarks for a 7750 and 7770.

Just at a quick glance the HD 7750 seems like the better card and it could run pretty much anything provided your CPU doesn't bottleneck it and you don't mind lower settings and lower resolutions, and the HD 7750 costs about $100

#4 Posted by believer258 (8166 posts) - 5 months, 28 days ago
#5 Posted by Kidavenger (2349 posts) - 5 months, 28 days ago

@believer258: it's real, but local only, if they had stock near me I'd be buying a few.

I wouldn't waste money on a 640, wait for something better on sale, or buy a used one.

#6 Posted by dr_mantas (1169 posts) - 5 months, 28 days ago
#7 Posted by Jayzilla (2428 posts) - 5 months, 27 days ago

Thanks, duders! All of this input is really helpful. Keep the advice coming!

#8 Posted by destruktive (1063 posts) - 5 months, 27 days ago

@Kidavenger said:

@believer258:

I wouldn't waste money on a 640, wait for something better on sale, or buy a used one.

This. I will also add that I recently got a Zotac and I'm really happy with the card. I'll definitely go for them next time I need an upgrade.

#9 Posted by Jayzilla (2428 posts) - 5 months, 27 days ago

@destruktive: Which card did you go with?

#10 Posted by destruktive (1063 posts) - 5 months, 27 days ago

@Jayzilla said:

@destruktive: Which card did you go with?

the 680 reference card. Quiet and cold, just how I like them :)

#11 Posted by Bourbon_Warrior (4524 posts) - 5 months, 27 days ago

Go for a 2nd hand card.

#12 Posted by Jayzilla (2428 posts) - 5 months, 27 days ago

@Bourbon_Warrior said:

Go for a 2nd hand card.

like a used 7750 or a 550ti? what do you suggest?

#13 Edited by MikkaQ (9753 posts) - 5 months, 27 days ago
#14 Posted by Bourbon_Warrior (4524 posts) - 5 months, 27 days ago

@Jayzilla said:

@Bourbon_Warrior said:

Go for a 2nd hand card.

like a used 7750 or a 550ti? what do you suggest?

Im still pretty happy with my 5850, for under a hundred bucks it's pretty great. Can play Far Cry on High with DX11

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