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I am attempting to do my own research as well, but I have not been up to date on video cards in many years. The last video card I purchased was an ATI 9800 Pro Work and family has not left any time for gaming but I'm hoping to change that.
I have an HTPC that I'm wondering will work for some PC gaming assuming I updated the video card from it's current Intel integrated graphics.
My config:
Antec NSK2480 with 80 PLUS Certified EarthWatts 380W power supply
Intel Core i3-3225 Ivy Bridge Dual-Core 3.3GHz LGA 1155 55W Desktop Processor
8gbs RAM (forgot the brand)
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H motherboard - http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4150#ov
Crucial 256gb SSD
I'll be running this on my 61" Samsung 1080p DLP most likely with keyboard/mouse or an Xbox 360 controller. I don't need to max out all settings but would like the games to run smooth and look decent.
EDIT: Forgot to mention. Looking for most bang for my buck with probably a max of $200, but if I can keep it closer to $100, that'd be preferable.
Really appreciate any advice from anyone willing to offer it. Thanks!
I have an HTPC that I'm wondering will work for some PC gaming assuming I updated the video card from it's current Intel integrated graphics.
My config:
Antec NSK2480 with 80 PLUS Certified EarthWatts 380W power supply
Intel Core i3-3225 Ivy Bridge Dual-Core 3.3GHz LGA 1155 55W Desktop Processor
8gbs RAM (forgot the brand)
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H motherboard - http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4150#ov
Crucial 256gb SSD
I'll be running this on my 61" Samsung 1080p DLP most likely with keyboard/mouse or an Xbox 360 controller. I don't need to max out all settings but would like the games to run smooth and look decent.
EDIT: Forgot to mention. Looking for most bang for my buck with probably a max of $200, but if I can keep it closer to $100, that'd be preferable.
Really appreciate any advice from anyone willing to offer it. Thanks!
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