Need advice in purchasing GPU

[rohit1989]

Hello,

I want to purchase a GPU primarily for playing games. I don't do any video editing work, I just want to play games with the GPU. Here are my system specs:

Intel Dual Core E5300 @ 2.6 GHz
2 GB DDR2 RAM
Intel DG31PR Mobo
450W local brand PSU with 19A on +12V rail
a 15" monitor with a maximum resolution of 1280x1024.

I want to be able to play the latest games like crysis2, alan wake, battlefield3, skryim etc.., at 1280x1024 and upcoming games in the next 1 or 2 years. I have no plans of changing my build anytime soon so please don't advice me to change my build.

I am not looking to max out every game that is available, I just want the graphics to be great and the game play to be smooth.

I am on a tight budget and I can afford a maximum of $200. I am from India and here the prices are +50$ more than in US. So, kindly advice me the best GPU for my build..

Thanks,
Rohit

 

[T_Yamamoto]

7770 since you'll be CPU limited.

 

[Jaydip]

Rohit take a look at this
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?...tegory_id=167&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53

 

[rohit1989]

Thank You for your replies, but will my PSU will be able to handle these two GPUs (7750 or 7770) or do I need a upgrade in PSU?

 

[Jaydip]

7750 will be fine if its a quality 450w psu

 

[rohit1989]

My PSU is a Frontech JIL-2414B PSU, I don't know whether it is good or not. It is a local brand and not a reputed one like Corsair or Seasonic. If my PSU can handle a 7750 then it should also be able to handle a 7770, because I have read that 7770 draws the same amount of power as a 7750. Please correct me if I am wrong. If my PSU can handle it, I will go for a 7770 between a 7750 and 7770.

 

[Arkadrel]

when playing crysis2:

the 7770 uses ~66 watts (at 1100mhz =73watts, and maybe ~80watts when overclocked to 1200mhz+).
A 450watt psu is more than enough.

 

[ButtMagician]

They're very low power cards, especially the 7750 which doesn't even have a separate power connector. Your PSU will handle them just fine.

 

[rohit1989]

Thank you guys for your replies, I will go with a 7770, but which model should I choose: I have PowerColor, Sapphire, ASUS and HIS available for 7770.

 

[Jaydip]

Go with this
http://www.deltapage.com/products/Asus-ATi-Radeon-HD7770-%2d-1GB-DDR5-:-HD7770%2dDC%2d1GD5.html
btw your psu is crap,try to buy a decent quality psu

 

[rohit1989]

Go with this
http://www.deltapage.com/products/Asus-ATi-Radeon-HD7770-%2d-1GB-DDR5-:-HD7770%2dDC%2d1GD5.html
btw your psu is crap,try to buy a decent quality psu

Can you recommend a good quality PSU

 

[Jaydip]

can you get this?
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?...tegory_id=124&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=54

 

[rohit1989]

can you get this?
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?...tegory_id=124&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=54

No buddy, along with the GPU, it is over my budget.. Any other suggestion??

 

[Jaydip]

this one?
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?...tegory_id=124&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53

 

[rohit1989]

this one?
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?...tegory_id=124&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53

I can go with that thank you, but just before purchasing I have read that it is safer to purchase a PSU with single 12v rail than dual, I will get better output if it is a single 12v rail. Is it okay if I purchase this PSU, 'coz it has dual 12v rails?

 

[Jaydip]

This is corsair and your card doesn't require that kind of power in the first place.You will be fine

 

[rohit1989]

This is corsair and your card doesn't require that kind of power in the first place.You will be fine

Thank you, I will go with a 7750 and a Corsair 450W PSU..