GPU recommendations?

LordNoah · January 11, 2015

I'm wondering what dedicated gpu I should get and so far I've came across the 750 which looks like a good option. right now I have integrated Radeon HD 8570D graphics so should I get the 750 or an AMD card with the same price & performance to crossfire with my integrated gpu as i've heard that you can crossfire with integrated graphics. my mobo is an msi A68HM-P33. I want decent gaming performance for casual gaming on games like bf4 on at least medium-high. I have a non-modular 350w power supply with no pcie cables so I want a gpu that can draw power from the pcie slot. Or is it worth buying a new psu and waiting for enough money to buy something like a 750 ti or a radeon r9 270? I am on a very tight budget. around £200 maybe a bit over.

Atmos · January 11, 2015

Don't bother with the 750 unless your really that strapped for wattage on your PSU. Go for the R7 260X which out paces the 750 in almost every test. if you can get a 270 for your budget get that, it beats both the 750 and 260X hands down, no questions asked.

NoctHorn · January 11, 2015

For that budget, you can get a lot better than a 750. You might even be able to invest in a higher wattage PSU in order to get a better video card.

I recommend getting a 270X or 280 and then use the remainder of the budget to get a new PSU (maybe about 550-600 watts). Maybe that wattage is overkill, but this leaves headroom for other expansions.

A good semi-modular PSU : http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m

A relatively cheap 270X: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9270xcdj4