theoriginalbasher Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I currently have this: http://uk.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2915#ov and as I am getting into pc gaming more I need to upgrade. Ill update later with some specs. I dont mind Amd or Nvidia as long as it can support next gen games on low-mid settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbs10 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) 9800gt is a good card but it depends that psu you have and how may connectors Edited January 15, 2013 by Corbs10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiM! Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) If you're running one screen and your psu will play ball http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1gb-xfx-radeon-hd-7770-dd-core-edition-4500mhz-gddr5-28nm-gpu-1000mhz-640-cores-dp-dl-dvi-i-hdmi Edited January 15, 2013 by TiM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalbasher Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) My PSU is a Antec earthwatts rated 430W max and yes im running a single screen setup This is the motherboard: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3439#ov Edited January 15, 2013 by theoriginalbasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiM! Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 XFX say you're 20W short, not sure I'd risk it tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalbasher Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Oh thats a shame I was looking at this... http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/graphics-cards/zotac-gt-640-zone-1092889/review OR http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/graphics-cards/zotac-geforce-gtx-650-ti-1104087/review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbs10 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 think you will need more power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 i wouldnt risk it didnt it a while ago blew me card and psu and that was only 5w short ive not got an 850w psu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbrus2 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 430watts is the peak power, you want at least 200watts more than what your Components draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheDinosaur Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) You can pick up a PSU, about 750w for 20 quid, I own one, and they work fine, very cool. The Radeon HD7770 Ghz edition, is around the 100 mark, and should be checked out. But I think the 650ti is better Edited May 15, 2013 by JimmyTheDinosaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbrus2 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Yup buy a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbagey Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Got the MSI 7770, the specs look similar and I would definitely recommend it, I play Just Cause 2 and other games that are a few years old on maximum and Planetside 2 on high using i3 3220 and 4gb ram 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Yup buy a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.Jan Itor Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Check this website out this will help allot http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangerman69 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 9800gt is a good card but it depends that psu you have and how may connectors Gonna +1 got a 9800gtx in my Hackintosh still plays most things I can throw at it with not too much turned down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheDinosaur Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Yup buy a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiM! Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Every system needs a decent quality PSU or it will end in tears. Maybe not today, or tomorrow, but one day. Run the risk if you want, by all means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheDinosaur Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Will do mate, have been for quite a while now and no issues, but if your short on funds, its the easiest thing to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheDinosaur Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Got the MSI 7770, the specs look similar and I would definitely recommend it, I play Just Cause 2 and other games that are a few years old on maximum and Planetside 2 on high using i3 3220 and 4gb ram I have got my 7770 to play Bioshock infinite, at top settings, and it runs smooth, no screen tearing etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbrus2 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Its a false economy. you run the risk of damaging other components, for the sake of saving a few bob. And could end up costing you a fortune. For an example, Most sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbrus2 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I have got my 7770 to play Bioshock infinite, at top settings, and it runs smooth, no screen tearing etc. You wont get screen tearing on a 7770, Screen tearing happens when you GPU is over powerd for the monitor you are using and the FPS goes way above the Refresh rate of the monitor. That's what Vertical Sink stops. But yeah 7770 packs a punch for a Entry level GPU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheDinosaur Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Was thinking of putting two in my rig, but so much money, plus Nvidia is the way to go, and yes, had Sony SDM-HS94, so not the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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