Looking for a new graphics card

[Zealot]

total draw on a system is way lower than the minimum requirements on GPU specifications. If you have anything over a 400w you can use a 460 for sure. If you find my posts in tech talk I have some benchmarks/scores/temps/etc for a MSI gtx 460 1gb OC'd.

[Spiffy]

total draw on a system is way lower than the minimum requirements on GPU specifications. If you have anything over a 400w you can use a 460 for sure. If you find my posts in tech talk I have some benchmarks/scores/temps/etc for a MSI gtx 460 1gb OC'd.

 

In the future, when you play a game that actually pushes that video card to do something and your system peaks it is likely that you will start having problems.

[Zealot]

In the future, when you play a game that actually pushes that video card to do something and your system peaks it is likely that you will start having problems.

 

Oh no, I don't mean buy the bare minimum. I'm just speaking generally, when I bought my system I bought for like 250w extra.

[iamzorg]

First of all, for cheap performance, go with ATI/AMD.

 

Second, look for something later or in the HD5000 series. The 5770 as listed previously is a good card for most games and is pretty damn cheap!

 

These ATI/AMD cards also require less voltage than the GTX series, which is good if you've got a lower wattage PSU.

 

GOOD LUCK!

[Jaffa]

Thanks for all the info guys

 

My main issue now is that i spent the cash i had put aside for a new card on a trip to amsterdam, and the remainder on a trip through belgium, so purchase of a card has been deferred

[iamzorg]

Bummer dude! I'd sell you my spare GTS450 for way cheap; shipping it to the UK would be extremely pricey but good luck searching when you get the cash again!

 

And have a blast in Amsterdam ;)

[Widow]

Jaffa mate i got a 8800GT if you want it runs pretty well for the times only DX10 but hey