Jump to content

Looking for a graphics card

Tangent5
By Tangent5
in Graphics Cards
 Share
Posted

I am looking to build my first computer.  I like what the Z170 skylake has to offer and will probably go with an i5 6500.  I am looking for a graphics card to suite my needs.  I don't need anything extremely high-end, I want to buy in the $100-200 range (U.S. $).  I'm not looking to max out any games just solid performance at 1080p. Any recommendations?  I am thinking of going with the MSI Radeon R7 370 2GB.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
5 minutes ago, Tangent5 said:

I am looking to build my first computer.  I like what the Z170 skylake has to offer and will probably go with an i5 6500.  I am looking for a graphics card to suite my needs.  I don't need anything extremely high-end, I want to buy in the $100-200 range (U.S. $).  I'm not looking to max out any games just solid performance at 1080p. Any recommendations?  I am thinking of going with the MSI Radeon R7 370 2GB.

R9 380 isn't a bad choice for AMD if you're willing to spend a little extra.

 

I guess the GTX 960 is another option for Nvidia for your budget.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Definitely the R9 380 4GB if you can spend up to $200. Turn off the terrible NVidia-exclusive settings like PhysX, HBAO+, or Gameworks in most games, and you'll max them out at 1080p and get close to a consistent 60FPS.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127913&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

i5 12600KF | Zotac RTX 4080 Gaming trinity | Team Vulcan 2x16GB DDR4 3600 | ASRock Z690M-ITX/ac | WD Black SN850x 2TB

Cooler Master NR200P v2 | ID Cooling Zoomflow 280 XT | SeaSonic Focus SGX-750 | Thermalright 2x140mm + 2x120mm aRGB

LG C2 OLED 48" 120hz | Epomaker TH80 (Gateron Yellow) | Logitech MX Master 3 | Koss Porta Pro Comm

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

I'd rather stay on the lower end of the budget, I just like to save money.  Do either the R9 380 or the R7 370 have reference PCB's or custom in case decide I'd like to try water cooling? Despite the fact that I probably won't need it?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
2 minutes ago, Tangent5 said:

I'd rather stay on the lower end of the budget, I just like to save money.  Do either the R9 380 or the R7 370 have reference PCB's or custom in case decide I'd like to try water cooling? Despite the fact that I probably won't need it?

Watercooling such a low end GPU isn´t worth it to be honest. Just go with a R9 380 MSI or Sapphire and you´ll be all set.

 

Intel i7 7820X (delidded) @ 4.9GHz - MSI X299 M7 ACK + EKWB Fullcover Block - G.Skill Trident Z 32GB @ 3466MHz - nVidia Titan Xp + EKWB Fullcover Block @ 2.1GHz - Samsung 960Pro 2x - WDD Blue 2TB - Seasonic 750W Platinum - modded Corsair 600C - Hardtubed Custom Watercooling

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Graphics Cards

×