good cheap GPU for photos?

[Azzah44100]

hey i have a couple of questions regarding GPU's

i am upgrading an old computer for a family member and i was wondering:

1: what is the beast sub$100 GPU for photo viewing? i dont think there will be editing but i just want the photos to look really good, if there is such a thing.

2: will a new model GPU work with an older model mobo? i porbably already know the answer but im just making sure.

thank you for answering my questions

[Helltech]

1) There is no such thing as a good GPU for viewing photos. You mean like Windows Photo Viewer? If so, looking for a GPU is the wrong component, ram speed/CPU would be it, and even though don't need to be much at all. (Something that is at least compatible with Windows 8 would suffice).

2) Depends on the motherboard, but as long as it has PCI-e it will be compatible.

[mvitkun]

1) There is no such thing as a good GPU for viewing photos. You mean like Windows Photo Viewer? If so, looking for a GPU is the wrong component, ram speed/CPU would be it, and even though don't need to be much at all. (Something that is at least compatible with Windows 8 would suffice).

2) Depends on the motherboard, but as long as it has PCI-e it will be compatible.

great answer,just to add on if your viewing pictures from your hard drive an SSD would also be helpful

[killerx525]

Actually, depending on the quality of the photo, a IPS panel monitor would be a better investment.

[Helltech]

Actually' date=' depending on the quality of the photo, a IPS panel monitor would be a better investment.[/quote']

That is the worst recommendation I've ever heard for someone looking for a sub-100 dollar graphics card. An IPS panel is way out of the question for the price they have to spend. Also they said viewing, not editing.

[Azzah44100]

Actually, depending on the quality of the photo, a IPS panel monitor would be a better investment.

yeah i think an IPS is out of the question way to much money.

[Azzah44100]

ok guys thanks i was only checking, i was under the impression that any GPU is better than onboard. i still might pick up a graphics card, just for an excuse to do what i love

[killerx525]

Actually, depending on the quality of the photo, a IPS panel monitor would be a better investment.

Well, is the monitor running a DVI connection or is it on VGA?

[Aron_the_canadian]

ok guys thanks i was only checking, i was under the impression that any GPU is better than onboard. i still might pick up a graphics card, just for an excuse to do what i love

amd 7770 is a cheap one

[Azzah44100]

ok guys thanks i was only checking, i was under the impression that any GPU is better than onboard. i still might pick up a graphics card, just for an excuse to do what i love

thanks mate ill look into it

[Rockmandash12]

No point if you all your going to do is look at pictures. GPU's are better for gaming, performance etc not really picture quality. If you want better picture quality get a better screen. Save your money and don't buy a GPU.

[Headline]

Make sure that you have a sufficient power supply to power a GPU if you are gonna get one.

[samyG]

What's the specs of the computer? Does the CPU have onboard graphics? If not, just get a 50-70 dollar graphics card. Something like a GeForce 210.