I have an older computer I want to play some modern games on, but I am not looking to play at high resolution (only 1280x1024 monitor). I am going to a LAN party where I will be playing Borderlands 2, Natural Selection 2. I want to have 45+ fps in so I don't feel like my PC is holding me back. But since I don't game much anymore, I don't want to dump a bunch of money into it either.
I suspect my current system is OK except for the GPU. However, my motherboard (see bottom of post) is only PCIe V1. I read PCIe 2 and 3 are backwards compatible, but I question if the newer cards would be any faster than my 8600 GTS on the slower bus. (I understand it will be slower than it's capable of doing.)
Ideally, I can get the performance I want by getting a decent (maybe $130) new graphics card (maybe this). Then later I can get a new CPU, mobo, RAM combo and higher res monitor.
So, would that GPU likely get me what I want (45fps at 1280x1024 on NS2, Borderlands 2) with my current system?
Any other suggestions?
System Specifications:
I. Processor/CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz Q6600 LGA775
II. Current Graphics Card:
GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB
III. Display Resolution:
1280x1024
IV. Power Supply Unit Specification (Brand, Wattage, Ampage, Age). If possible, please provide a link to a website containing the power supply specifications:
PC Power & Cooling 750W 80 Plus Certified http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703009
V. Case Specifications(N/A, Model, Length, Low Profile, Cooling, HTPC, Water, Silent):
ATX Mid Tower air cooled
Purchase Details:
I. Budget? Please be sure to include currency (If not USD), retailer preferences & specify whether rebates are a viable option.
Hopefully $150 or less
II. Any particular preferences (Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapphire, EVGA, etc], Cooling Solutions)?
Anything
III. Do you plan to have any Multi-GPU solutions such as Crossfire or SLI?
Nope
IV. Have you previously looked at a product(s) which you feel would fit your needs?
Not sure
V. What are your needs for this GPU? Which games(If any)do you intend to play? If you have this information at hand, what are the desired detail levels?
Natural Selection 2 (HL2 mod), Borderlands 2
VI. Do you plan on overclocking the card you intend to purchase?
I'm open to it
Additional Notes
Motherboard
Gigabyte DA-965P-DS3 Rev. 3.3
PCIe V1 x16 slot
4GB DDR2 RAM
SATA HDD
Win 7 X64
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128012
http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2456#sp
I suspect my current system is OK except for the GPU. However, my motherboard (see bottom of post) is only PCIe V1. I read PCIe 2 and 3 are backwards compatible, but I question if the newer cards would be any faster than my 8600 GTS on the slower bus. (I understand it will be slower than it's capable of doing.)
Ideally, I can get the performance I want by getting a decent (maybe $130) new graphics card (maybe this). Then later I can get a new CPU, mobo, RAM combo and higher res monitor.
So, would that GPU likely get me what I want (45fps at 1280x1024 on NS2, Borderlands 2) with my current system?
Any other suggestions?
System Specifications:
I. Processor/CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4GHz Q6600 LGA775
II. Current Graphics Card:
GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB
III. Display Resolution:
1280x1024
IV. Power Supply Unit Specification (Brand, Wattage, Ampage, Age). If possible, please provide a link to a website containing the power supply specifications:
PC Power & Cooling 750W 80 Plus Certified http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703009
V. Case Specifications(N/A, Model, Length, Low Profile, Cooling, HTPC, Water, Silent):
ATX Mid Tower air cooled
Purchase Details:
I. Budget? Please be sure to include currency (If not USD), retailer preferences & specify whether rebates are a viable option.
Hopefully $150 or less
II. Any particular preferences (Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapphire, EVGA, etc], Cooling Solutions)?
Anything
III. Do you plan to have any Multi-GPU solutions such as Crossfire or SLI?
Nope
IV. Have you previously looked at a product(s) which you feel would fit your needs?
Not sure
V. What are your needs for this GPU? Which games(If any)do you intend to play? If you have this information at hand, what are the desired detail levels?
Natural Selection 2 (HL2 mod), Borderlands 2
VI. Do you plan on overclocking the card you intend to purchase?
I'm open to it
Additional Notes
Motherboard
Gigabyte DA-965P-DS3 Rev. 3.3
PCIe V1 x16 slot
4GB DDR2 RAM
SATA HDD
Win 7 X64
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128012
http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2456#sp