GPU for 1024 x 768 resolution ?

[drk44]

I want to buy a gpu and will run it for 1year minimum with my current config...So suggest a good GPU which can play new games like MW3,BF3,etc without any prob with that resolution.

Here are my current specs :

17" CRT (1024 x 768 )
amd athlon x3 445 rana 3.1 ghz
2x2gb 1333mhz RAM
asus m4n68t-m le v2 mobo
250w psu

 

[Sable]

Keeping it for a year? Probably something like the AMD Radeon HD 7750/7770. They're only like £90.

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/02/14/xfx_r7770_black_edition_super_overclocked_review

edit:

Next steps up from that would be a 6870 for around £120 and the Nvidia 560 Ti for around £140.

 

[Bateluer]

At 1024x768 . . . I think any semi-decent video card is going to handle that just fine. Thats a very low resolution and won't make a moderately powerful card break a sweat.

 

[DaveSimmons]

A 6770 / 7770 would be a great choice to run smoothly with high quality settings at 1024 x 786.

This will be a problem:
> 250w psu

 

[palladium]

250w psu? get a 7750 and call it a day. The 6870 and 560ti won't work with that psu. You may be able to scrap thru with a 6850/7770, but it is overkill for that res and your psu won't like it either.

 

[Red Hawk]

A 6850 would most definitely kill a 250w PSU, and the 7770 would give it fits. The very best you could use with it would be a 7750. Honestly I would suggest getting something like a passively cooled 6570 -- weak as it is, even it should play games well at 1024x768.

 

[AtenRa]

HD7750 should be the higher you go because of that 250W PSU.

 

[tynopik]

need more details on that psu, it sounds sketchy

 

[lehtv]

7750 is very low power (50w or so IIRC), yet quite powerful at that res. Still, a 250W PSU is a bit sketchy. Need more info on it

 

[ViRGE]

For 1024x768? Even a 7750 is too much. Save some money and grab a 6670 or 6570.

 

[AtenRa]

For 1024x768? Even a 7750 is too much. Save some money and grab a 6670 or 6570.

Well, better have more performance and be able to use it with a higher res monitor (like 20" 1600x900) down the road.

just my opinion

 

[ViRGE]

Well, better have more performance and be able to use it with a higher res monitor (like 20" 1600x900) down the road.

just my opinion

A fair opinion. But it's a 1024x768 monitor and an Athlon X3 processor - I'm thinking budget is of paramount concern here.

 

[AtenRa]

It is that BF3 in the mix that makes me recommend the HD7750. But as you say, if the budget is the first concern then yes the 6670 will be fine.

 

[Arkadrel]

amd athlon x3 445 rana 3.1 ghz
2x2gb 1333mhz RAM
asus m4n68t-m le v2 mobo
250w psu

Tiny PSU.... but you probably want something like a 7750.

They use like 50watts TPD (max) (like ~30watts for gameing) and could probably give you around 60+ fps with "good quality" in BF3 and 1280x1024 (and lowish AA levels)

 

[drk44]

How about hd 6670 and 400-450watt cheaper PSU..? will it be enough for my resolution ?

 

[poohbear]

@ 1024x768 the CPU will also become a factor as its a pretty low resolution. just fyi!

 

[palladium]

How about hd 6670 and 400-450watt cheaper PSU..? will it be enough for my resolution ?

I won't bother with getting a better psu. Your current psu should be ok for a card < 75 watts. get the 6670 or 7750, put the rest for a new computer later.

 

[tynopik]

How about hd 6670 and 400-450watt cheaper PSU..? will it be enough for my resolution ?

How about just telling us what model PSU you currently have?

 

[Olikan]

buy a Llano...

 

[Agent-A01]

Youd need a new psu, but a 6670/7750 should be fine

 

[nenforcer]

How many 6 pin PCI-Express connectors are on your existing power supply, if any?

I'm going to guess one, max.

 

[toyota]

is this some oem 250 watt psu? if it is then "250 watts" is not what you have. you probably have about 9-10 amps available on the 12v line in realistic conditions. you will need a new psu no matter what video card you go with.

a 6670 and new high quality 400 watt psu sounds like a decent plan.