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I5-2400 @ 3.1GHZ

ickyvicky125
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My buddy has an i5 2400 CPU and wants to know which would be the best graphics card for him? Are there any sites I can visit to check? 

 

Thank you in advance

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He wants brand new GPU or used market is fine?

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2 minutes ago, ickyvicky125 said:

My buddy has an i5 2400 CPU and wants to know which would be the best graphics card for him? Are there any sites I can visit to check? 

 

Thank you in advance

Budget? Country? Resolution? Games?

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3 minutes ago, ickyvicky125 said:

My buddy has an i5 2400 CPU and wants to know which would be the best graphics card for him? Are there any sites I can visit to check? 

 

Thank you in advance

resolution and games he play?

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Also, what power supply does he currently have?

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8 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

He wants brand new GPU or used market is fine?

Used is fine. He is hoping for 1080p gaming he mainly plays shooters whether it's third person or first person. He know he will have to upgrade is PSU though. 

 

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Just now, ickyvicky125 said:

Used is fine. He is hoping for 1080p gaming he mainly plays shooters whether it's third person or first person. He know he will have to upgrade is PSU though. 

 

Alright. But what would his budget be?

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I'd say an rx 570 or 580 would be generally good.

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1 hour ago, Tedster said:

Alright. But what would his budget be?

 

1 hour ago, Tedster said:

Alright. But what would his budget be?

He said 300 the MOST but if he can go cheaper that would be great

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