GPU Help !

[~Orcrist]

Greetings guys !

I have been a lurker on these forums for quite some time.

I recently build a rig, and most of my decisions were based on topics in here !

My build :-

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
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Gigabyte 880GMA E55 (MicroATX) [Integrated Radeon HD 4250]
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Corsair Ram 4GB (1x4GB)
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Western Digital 500 Gb 6.0 Gb/s
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Acer S202 20" Monitor
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VIP Gold 500W PSU

The 880-GMA motherboard has an integrated Radeon HD 4250 GPU.
This card is quite cool, and runs most games on a High-Medium quality with 1600x900 resolution (Highest resolution of my Acer S202).

My initial decision was to go with the ATI Radeon HD 5770 GPU.

But considering the good quality that the HD 4250 is offering, Im thinking of going with the Radeon HD 5750 GPU.

My question is :

If I get a Radeon HD 5750, will it combine with the integrated Radeon HD 4250 or will it act as an independent GPU and NOT utilize the 4250 ?

The HD 5750 is only worth getting if it combines with the HD 4250, because on its own the HD 5750 is not that good.

If it indeed does not combine and does not utilize the 4250 then Ill buy the HD 5770, which is quite a good card, eh ?!

The utilization of my rig is for casual gaming.

Looking forward to all your advices !

Cheers !

 

[Soundmanred]

will it combine with the integrated Radeon HD 4250

No

 

[denis280]

No

Agree no

 

[Kenmitch]

If you wanna use Crossfire X with your MB then you only have a couple of option to work with according to AMD's compatability chart.

HD 5450
HD 5550
HD 5570
HD 5670

The choices look pretty weak so I'd think your better off ditching crossfireX and putting the money towards the better card.

 

[daveybrat]

Don't bother with the 5750, just get the 5770. If you are somewhat 'happy' with the onboard 4250 graphics, then you will be blown away by a 5770.

 

[BoomerD]

I'm not familiar with that brand of Power Supply. You MIGHT need to replace it to run one of the "high power" video cards.
Cheap PSU's usually don't hold up to the added power requirements.

 

[~Orcrist]

Thanks a lot for your suggestions guys !
Im going to go with the 5770 !
Will get it today !

I'm not familiar with that brand of Power Supply. You MIGHT need to replace it to run one of the "high power" video cards.
Cheap PSU's usually don't hold up to the added power requirements.

Its a good quality PSU, 500W, it will drive the 5770 if not anything higher !
Still, Ill keep it in mind and check the performance !

 

[BoomerD]

I'm very skeptical. The ONLY references I can find to the VIP Gold power supplies are on Indian forums. They don't seem to be a brand well known outside your country.

I've searched the major power supply forums and review sites...and nothing.

If it was MY computer...I'd buy a MUCH better power supply.

Power supplies aren't "sexy" like video cards, there's not much for "bragging rights" with them...but they're one of the most overlooked components in any computer system...and a crappy power supply can (and often does) take out the high quality, expensive components when it goes.
NEVER scrimp on the power supply. It's the heart of your computer.