Need help picking a decent graphics card for my money.

[Miroslav]

Hello, I have general knowledge regarding building computer systems, but as many can agree the spec of a Graphics card and the performance are not always the same. 

 

Some back ground:  I have a pre bought AMD set up at the moment however I would like to build one. [currently waiting for the new Ryzen AMD CPU to be released to see the price and determine if i can afford it] I am looking for a 4GB decent Graphics card. Noise won't be an issue, I am looking for performance.  The Graphics Card I am looking to mount on my current system until/if I build a new one. 

 

GAMES: To pick a  relevant Graphics Card also depends on the type of games I am looking forward to playing. [Highest ultra graphics would be nice to have the option, but are not required I am quite happy playing on mid range graphics.]

Diablo 3;  Starcraft 2; Battlefield 1; Battlefield 4; League of Legends; Dota 2;  Total War; World Of Warcraft; Titanfal 2 Those are games I like playing also a new, f2p not yet released game called Starfall Tactics [done few pre alpha tests] 

 

Question: I am not sure and I would consider that it doesn't but... Does it matter what Graphics card I get based on my CPU? Are all graphics cards compatible with all CPUs. 

 

Help Suggest:  

Budget up to £200 

 

The provided from amazon range of cards: 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_11?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=graphics+card+4gb&sprefix=graphics+ca%2Caps%2C153&crid=1SKYDR8P6ZSZ9

 

ASUS GT730 Graphics Card  £130

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASUS-GT730-Graphics-Card-4GB-DDR3-HDMI-2x-DVI-/142174102601?hash=item211a3ca449:g:6YMAAOSwMVdYIf7v

 

Gigabyte AMD R9-290 OverClockers Windforce  £150

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gigabyte-AMD-R9-290-OverClockers-Windforce-4GB-GDDR5-Gaming-Graphics-Card-GPU-/272516054636?hash=item3f7338fe6c:g:tgoAAOSw2xRYZkfb

 

EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti  £130

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EVGA-GeForce-GTX-1050-Ti-4GB-SC-Gaming-Graphics-Card-768-Core-1354MHz-GPU-/262800480779?hash=item3d30211a0b:g:KIsAAOSw44BYZYZd

 

Gigabyte RX460 WindForce     £130

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gigabyte-RX460-WindForce-OC-4GB-AMD-Graphics-Card-14nm-Polaris-PCIe-3-0-/371816078565?hash=item5691f71ce5:g:ApsAAOSw0UdXtwwN

 

 

 

 

What Graphics Card would you suggest me to get that would give a decent performance on default settings without manual tweaking and it would last [is less likely to have issues and break down]? 

 

[Jasun]

If you're waiting for Ryzen, why not just wait for VEGA as well?

[Jonathan W]

4 minutes ago, Miroslav said:

What Graphics Card would you suggest me to get that would give a decent performance on default settings without manual tweaking and it would last [is less likely to have issues and break down]? 

 

I'm confused why you have a 470 on there but not a 480

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137049&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Video+Cards+-+AMD%2FATI-_-N82E16814137049&gclid=Cj0KEQiAhs3DBRDmu-rVkuif0N8BEiQAWuUJr1oe-Jsd-q1pbF2LXuEHSOpUDoJmWiZd5GSwjTaxOA0aAnvN8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

This one is under 200USD

[Miroslav]

1 minute ago, Jonathan W said:

I'm confused why you have a 470 on there but not a 480

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137049&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Video+Cards+-+AMD%2FATI-_-N82E16814137049&gclid=Cj0KEQiAhs3DBRDmu-rVkuif0N8BEiQAWuUJr1oe-Jsd-q1pbF2LXuEHSOpUDoJmWiZd5GSwjTaxOA0aAnvN8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

This one is under 200USD

As I said I have general Knowledge but I am not sure what to get.  460 470 480  not sure what the difference is between them either  it is why I posted this topic so someone who has more experience and knows considerably more than me would post an opinion and suggestion.  

 

5 minutes ago, Jasun said:

If you're waiting for Ryzen, why not just wait for VEGA as well?

For gaming the highest possible and latest GPU would be nice, but not a must have. Also I would like as I said to upgrade my current medium rig with a better card which I can latter use on a new system when/if I build one.  

[Shiv78]

Get a XFX RS  RX480 4GB, its like 205. Worth every penny.

[Guest]

Get an Rx 480 for sure.

[Ellyroo]

RX 480 from XFX as people have recommended would be a rad option C:

 

 

[Miroslav]

1 minute ago, wrathoftheturkey said:

480, but shoot for the 8GB one if you can

 

And yes, all GPUs are compatible with all CPUs

Very helpful thanks   so you would suggest that it would be best to get :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-Radeon-Core-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B01JM1C5BY

[Shiv78]

2 minutes ago, wrathoftheturkey said:

And yes, all GPUs are compatible with all CPUs

*modern for both lol

[Miroslav]

1 minute ago, Ellyroo said:

RX 480 from XFX as people have recommended would be a rad option C:

 

 

not sure what you mean by a rad option  

 

And thanks for the suggestion  

[Shiv78]

Just now, Miroslav said:

Very helpful thanks   so you would suggest that it would be best to get :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-Radeon-Core-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B01JM1C5BY

Yup

[Jonathan W]

2 hours ago, Miroslav said:

not sure what you mean by a rad option  

 

And thanks for the suggestion  

kids these days..lol

Rad means awesome