Can anyone help me choose a GPU please?

[ManBearPig]

Just built my brother a computer and he told me he doesn't use any 3D programs, but apparently he does lol.

He needs to run google sketch up adequately, but this radeon HD4250 integrated card isn't cutting it. SO I have to get a him a GPU.

I've gotta get it tomorrow so that leaves Frys, BB, etc. Any suggestions?

 

[RavenSEAL]

First of all, check to make sure you have a CompUSA or a MicroCenter around you. They usually give better offers than BB or Frys.

Second, we gotta know what the computer looks like. We need the specs and SPECIALLY and SPECIFICALLY the PSU.

 

[mnewsham]

First of all, check to make sure you have a CompUSA or a MicroCenter around you. They usually give better offers than BB or Frys.

Second, we gotta know what the computer looks like. We need the specs and SPECIALLY and SPECIFICALLY the PSU.

And the resolution.

 

[ManBearPig]

Well he's gonna get a nicer monitor later when he's got the cash, so right now he's using a oldish kinda crappy LCD monitor. No gaming. Other specs:

AMD Phenom ii x4 3.2ghz
8gb ram
Antec 500w psu (model EA500)

 

[RavenSEAL]

That's better, but you forgot to give us a budget. Anything up to an HD6870/GTX560 should work perfectly with that PSU, CPU is fine.

 

[ManBearPig]

He said he wants to spend about $100, and I have a feeling it'll be hard to find a decent gpu at that price at one of those stores.

 

[RavenSEAL]

He said he wants to spend about $100, and I have a feeling it'll be hard to find a decent gpu at that price at one of those stores.

Yea, you're better off doing it online. For $99 you can get a GTX260, which is a decent card for the price.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...py6npsrx_ecCaA

Beware though, you don't get warranty on that card, since the manufacturer went out of biz.

After that, for decent gaming, your best option for around $130 is a GTX 460 768.

 

[ManBearPig]

Ah, thanks. Guess he'll have to wait then. This is what it says for recommended card:

http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=36252

 

[mnewsham]

http://www.frys.com/product/6141819?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[mnewsham]

Yea, you're better off doing it online. For $99 you can get a GTX260, which is a decent card for the price.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...py6npsrx_ecCaA

Beware though, you don't get warranty on that card, since the manufacturer went out of biz.

After that, for decent gaming, your best option for around $130 is a GTX 460 768.

5770 is better card... IMHO

 

[endlessmike133]

Honestly, it's your brother dude.

Give him an extra $100 to buy a GTX 460 1 GB.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Ah, thanks. Guess he'll have to wait then. This is what it says for recommended card:

http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=36252

Oh boy...if needs openGL, forget about nVidia completely.

Get him and HD5770 for around $100 AR.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-338-_-Product

 

[ManBearPig]

Honestly, it's your brother dude.

Give him an extra $100 to buy a GTX 460 1 GB.

Man I wish I could, im a broke ass college student though.

 

[ManBearPig]

So I saw this on slick deals and it's $47 AR so I ordered one. I still have time to cancel so I was wondering if this is good or should I get rid of it?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150482

Thanks!

 

[mnewsham]

So I saw this on slick deals and it's $47 AR so I ordered one. I still have time to cancel so I was wondering if this is good or should I get rid of it?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150482

Thanks!

Shit good deal

 

[sandorski]

That is a nice deal.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Good deal right there

 

[Qbah]

HD4850 for under $50 is an awesome deal. It will destroy everything that you can usually buy for $100 or less.

 

[ManBearPig]

Sweet, thanks guys. He doesn't need Direct X 11 so this should be fine. Meets the requirements of at least 512mb VRAM and OpenGL 1.5 or above.