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Upgrading from GTS 250 512mb

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  • 20-06-2014 12:54pm
    #1
    Gamer Bhoy 89
    Registered Users Posts: 3,622 ✭✭✭


    I've been looking high and low for a new graphics card all morning and there are just way too many to choose from. And the price of most of them are terrifying.

    I have had my NVidia GeForce GTS 250 512mb for about 4 years now and it seems to be the only component of my computer that is holding me back from playing games to their fullest potential.

    What graphics card can I get that is better than the one I have, but not ridiculously expensive? I wouldn't spend anywhere over €150


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    AntDub
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭AntDub


    Hi,

    Wow, that Graphics card is bad compared to what's around now :)

    What's the most you're looking to spend?

    Below is a chart of GPU's on how they currently stand in the hierarchy Chart, obviously the higher up you go the so does the price.

    www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-graphics-card-review,review-32899-7.html

    What Watt is your Power Supply?

    Ant


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    Luck100
    Registered Users Posts: 878 ✭✭✭Luck100


    The strongest card at that price range would be AMD R7 270x. If your PSU is too weak for the 270x, you can get the NVidia GTX 750ti.


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    #4
    Gamer Bhoy 89
    Registered Users Posts: 3,622 ✭✭✭Gamer Bhoy 89


    I'm aware my GPU is pretty old.

    The thing is; I had a PC between 2007 and two weeks ago as of writing this thread, so it was 7 years old. It was a Packard Bell Cuba 7301 Motherboard, as such was only capable of utilizing a 32bit OS, a maximum of 3GB of Ram and had a 1.8Ghz Dual Core CPU. It wasn't eligible for any form of overclocking, BIOS was locked.

    So I couldn't upgrade anything, really. I was able to run games like Starcraft and Skyrim at a medium-high setting but had to close everything in the background and lower the resolution a bit to get it to run smooth.

    My graphics card was the strongest component I had, which was the GTS 250.

    The PC I have now is fairly more modern. 64bit OS, 8GB of RAM currently installed (one stick), Quad Core Processor @ 3.9Ghz and is eligible for overclocking. It has an integrated GPU but it isn't too great, so I never use it. I installed my GTS 250 instead. But it's only now that I've realized my GPU is actually a bit further behind than I thought. And since it was a very long time ago since I bought it, and haven't had the opportunity to upgrade anything for a few years, it has slipped my mind and I never gave it a thought.

    So, yeah, I'm stuck with this thing now until someone can help me pick out a relatively affordable GPU that won't be a waste of money/time and is a noticeable upgrade.

    Long story short, my PSU is 500w :P


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    TerrorFirmer
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    What brand PSU is it? That can be important as well before you purchase.

    The GTX750 @ 100 euro is a stellar bargain that will run on almost any PSU, and a massive upgrade over that aged GTS250.

    If you want to make the most of the budget, you will get an R9 270X delivered for the 150E.


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    #6
    Gamer Bhoy 89
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    Tesla, I think

    tesla_psu137223345051ca9eea06a70.jpg

    Looks a bit like that, but mine's is 500w


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    TerrorFirmer
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    Junk, unfortunately. I would replace it. You would get away with a GTX750 on it but I wouldn't put anything more powerful into it.

    Seeing a stronger card would require a new power supply and you only have E150 to begin with, I'd just go for this and call it a day for now.

    Still a massive upgrade.


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    Gamer Bhoy 89
    Registered Users Posts: 3,622 ✭✭✭Gamer Bhoy 89


    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    Junk, unfortunately. I would replace it. You would get away with a GTX750 on it but I wouldn't put anything more powerful into it.

    Seeing a stronger card would require a new power supply and you only have E150 to begin with, I'd just go for this and call it a day for now.

    Still a massive upgrade.

    Thanks for the feedback...


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