Graphics Card in R1000-R1500 range
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Glordit
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I would say a R7-250 the R7-250 [~R1200] won't be able to max out games but at Med with out AA in 900/1080p it should get the job done.
On the Green teams side there is the GTX560 [~R1500]
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bradbear117
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yoh I have the 560. lovely card! runs bf4 medium to high settings at 1080 no probs
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I'd actually posted this too soon.
A graphics card will take me way over my budget.
Will be getting:
*Intel Core i3 - 4130 3.4GHz
*1x 4GB RAM
*Wibtek B85-M Motherboard
+ new case - and if possible - a new mousepad or mouse.
My budget is R3500 + Case. Then, Christmas money for any other peripheral(s).
A graphics card will take me way over my budget.
Will be getting:
*Intel Core i3 - 4130 3.4GHz
*1x 4GB RAM
*Wibtek B85-M Motherboard
+ new case - and if possible - a new mousepad or mouse.
My budget is R3500 + Case. Then, Christmas money for any other peripheral(s).
Glordit
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Ah Rather get a FM2 series CPU then at least you have a semi-decent GPU on the CPU which can play most games. Unless it's to be a HTPC then I HIGHLY recommend a A8/A10 series.
AMD RICHLAND A10-6800K R2058 or A8-6600K R 1577
MSI FM2-A55M-E33 R637
Generic DDR3 4GB R500 / 9GB R900.
w/ A8 & 4GB = R2800~
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Hagan
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Where do you get your pricing? Want to look these items up.
Glordit
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I shop at Rebel Tech, PM'ed you since I think you'll get it faster (unless you sub'd this thread).
Glordit
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A8-6600K APU comes with a Radeon HD 8570D build into it and it's a quad!! (Rebel Techs listing of it being dual is wrong)
http://products.amd.com/pages/desktopapudetail.aspx?id=81&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
I can't seem to find a local listing for a 5600 was the original Trinity series that initially launched back in 2012, the 6600 is Richland which was an improvement on Trinity.
I would probably go with the A8/10 6xxx since it's a quad, unless you are on a serious budget, dual cores are not dead and won't die anytime soon, they can still hold their own in their own right.
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Hagan
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Thanks for help, Glordit.
I'll look over the specs, then decide.
Going AMD will be the better option for my budget.
Questions:
*How will you rate Rebeltech's service?
*Their trustworthiness
*Reliability
*Delivery reliability
*Delivery effeciency
*Security of online purchases
I ask these, 'cause my dad's paying for the goods and won't simply order from just any company claiming good services - especially not with regards to large sums of money at once.
I'll look over the specs, then decide.
Going AMD will be the better option for my budget.
Questions:
*How will you rate Rebeltech's service?
*Their trustworthiness
*Reliability
*Delivery reliability
*Delivery effeciency
*Security of online purchases
I ask these, 'cause my dad's paying for the goods and won't simply order from just any company claiming good services - especially not with regards to large sums of money at once.
Glordit
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Service was great, when ever I made a purchase, only problem I had once was a miscommunication where I got X colour instead of Y colour but I got the item so I didn't really bother me.
Delivery is done by a Courier Company so it's all dependant on who is delivering it.
I don't think they ask for CC information and just email you their EFT details so you can use internet banking or do a cash deposit at the bank. Try to email them a Proof of Purchase to speed up the process.
Hagan
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My next best option is to go for a:
Gigabyte GeForce GT 640 OC 2GB DDR3.
Saw a video on YouTube where a guy is playing Crysis 3 on (Medium)(@ 1280x720 aka 720p), it runs very smooth. Now since my monitor is only supportive of resolutions up to 1360x768 (native), I reckon I should get decent performance stats with the games I have (e.g Skyrim, Dishonored, Far Cry 3 etc.).
Any opinions on this are welcome.
Gigabyte GeForce GT 640 OC 2GB DDR3.
Saw a video on YouTube where a guy is playing Crysis 3 on (Medium)(@ 1280x720 aka 720p), it runs very smooth. Now since my monitor is only supportive of resolutions up to 1360x768 (native), I reckon I should get decent performance stats with the games I have (e.g Skyrim, Dishonored, Far Cry 3 etc.).
Any opinions on this are welcome.
The_Imp_ZA
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I'm not extremely knowledgeable, but if you spend a tiny bit more, you could get a GTX650. The price to permanence ratio for a GT640 just isn't worth it IMO, considering that for about R200 more you could get a 650. On AMD's side, you could get a HD7770 / R7 260X which is about the same price as the GTX650, but beats it in some games if I recall correctly.
I personally don't think any of the "GT" cards are worth it, if you want to play games decently, you need something like a 650 minimum, it'll last longer than the 640 in terms of upgrades as well (I think).
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Hagan
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Thank you for your input.
The place where I'm going to buy my graphics asks R750 more(that's Gigabyte) for the GTX650 -- it's quite steep. Zotac GTX650 on the other hand is R550 more expensive than the GT640.
Basically what it'll come down to, is: if I can convince my dad to spend a few hundred more (and this is to be able to get the GT640).
This upgrade will be better than what I used to have - and that was my plan initially - to have my old PC back, but in proper working order, or have something better; just so that I can have a working gaming PC again. Anything that is better than my 8800GT will suffice. I do not know how much longer that card has to live until it gives in, and don't want to have to sit with the CPU's on-board graphics as a last resort. Unless it's not that bad.
The place where I'm going to buy my graphics asks R750 more(that's Gigabyte) for the GTX650 -- it's quite steep. Zotac GTX650 on the other hand is R550 more expensive than the GT640.
Basically what it'll come down to, is: if I can convince my dad to spend a few hundred more (and this is to be able to get the GT640).
This upgrade will be better than what I used to have - and that was my plan initially - to have my old PC back, but in proper working order, or have something better; just so that I can have a working gaming PC again. Anything that is better than my 8800GT will suffice. I do not know how much longer that card has to live until it gives in, and don't want to have to sit with the CPU's on-board graphics as a last resort. Unless it's not that bad.
XbatousaiX
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Try getting msi r6850 cyclone ati card saw one on gumtree go second hand for 800 rand.
rootworm41
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I have the Hd7770 Vapor-X edition, runs like a dream, can even play bf4. Can run any game really , bought it from rebeltech a year ago, go have a look http://www.rebeltech.co.za/.
Hope this helps you
Hope this helps you