Minecraft Graphics Card

[MrGeneralJWAT]

Hey guys, im not an expert, but somewhat competent about computers. I am looking for a better graphics card for my PC that would run Minecraft (While running fraps) better than my current intagrated one that i have. normally i get about 40-70 fps depending on settings and 30 when recording. also, if it didn't require a power source, because i am  not seeing the correct power connector things coming from my power source. i would like to keep the price range under $150 or even $200 if it would really make a difference. 

                                     Thanks,

                                                MrGeneralJWAT

[WoodenMarker]

150 USD?

What are your current specs?

[FloRolf]

what are your current specs?

[megadarkwood]

7770

[defunkt]

all good gpu's now require external power. so you will need a new psu.

[needmorewood]

assuming u have decent enough specs otherwise i would say 7850 or 7770 if ur powersupply cant handle the 7850

[MrGeneralJWAT]

ok, i have a 300W power supply, but i am wondering if i could maybye buy an adapter? because the only things that i see coming from the PSU look like this (the black plug)

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[MrGeneralJWAT]

also, i have 6G of ram (soon to be 12)....christmas. and (AMD-A6-3620 APU with Radeon HD Graphics 2.20 GHz)

[Titanicium]

ok, i have a 300W power supply, but i am wondering if i could maybye buy an adapter? because the only things that i see coming from the PSU look like this (the black plug)

plug.jpg

 

We can't see the file because it's on your computer...

 

Screenshot of the file?

[Ryan Leech]

A 7790 should be good, and you can just use an adapter for the power supply.

[Stonep11]

Hey guys, im not an expert, but somewhat competent about computers. I am looking for a better graphics card for my PC that would run Minecraft (While running fraps) better than my current intagrated one that i have. normally i get about 40-70 fps depending on settings and 30 when recording. also, if it didn't require a power source, because i am  not seeing the correct power connector things coming from my power source. i would like to keep the price range under $150 or even $200 if it would really make a difference. 

                                     Thanks,

                                                MrGeneralJWAT

If you have the proper power connections, an Nvidia GPU with an H.264 encoder using ShadowPlay could be the best solution for you.

[WoodenMarker]

ok, i have a 300W power supply, but i am wondering if i could maybye buy an adapter? because the only things that i see coming from the PSU look like this (the black plug)

plug.jpg

You could use a new psu. What case do you have?

Also, what kind of dollars are you using?

 

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[TechFan@ic]

Get an HD 7750, there are numerous models that do not require a power connector.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-HD7750-1GD5-V2-Radeon-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B007RFYEQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386468568&sr=8-1&keywords=7750+HD
 

[Lil Chillbil]

this entire thread makes my head hurt... I don't know why... but it may be that he wants to spend $200 on a gpu to become yet another minecraft youtuber. When my crappy 9800 runs it just fine... Then he tries to link us to an image on his computer like it was on imgur. And there is a guy here who has no avatar but 1000 posts. And its like if megadarkwood and dirka fat had a baby. my mom is out in the rain volunteering at the church right now, shes gonna catch a cold and then i'm gonna have to learn to make soup... I need a drink but we only have lemon water and I hate lemon water. 

[Mentalguy]

Hey guys, im not an expert, but somewhat competent about computers. I am looking for a better graphics card for my PC that would run Minecraft (While running fraps) better than my current intagrated one that i have. normally i get about 40-70 fps depending on settings and 30 when recording. also, if it didn't require a power source, because i am  not seeing the correct power connector things coming from my power source. i would like to keep the price range under $150 or even $200 if it would really make a difference. 

                                     Thanks,

                                                MrGeneralJWAT

card with psu around 210 usd

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19wrl

[SlaughterSmurf]

7750<

[StormtrooperStu]

this entire thread makes my head hurt... I don't know why... but it may be that he wants to spend $200 on a gpu to become yet another minecraft youtuber. When my crappy 9800 runs it just fine... Then he tries to link us to an image on his computer like it was on imgur. And there is a guy here who has no avatar but 1000 posts. And its like if megadarkwood and dirka fat had a baby. my mom is out in the rain volunteering at the church right now, shes gonna catch a cold and then i'm gonna have to learn to make soup... I need a drink but we only have lemon water and I hate lemon water. 

 

Love the rant.

[voaz]

GTX 660 would also be a good option ( Ti, SC, OC )

[xAcid9]

If you have the proper power connections, an Nvidia GPU with an H.264 encoder using ShadowPlay could be the best solution for you.

 

I thought shadowplay wont work on Windowed or OpenGL game?

[WoodenMarker]

I thought shadowplay wont work on Windowed or OpenGL game?

Correct.

[Stonep11]

I thought shadowplay wont work on Windowed or OpenGL game?

You're right I forgot that part about MineCraft.  Yes ShadowPlay doesn't support OpenGL yet.

[AustinKZombie]

A 650 would do wonders but a 6770 is excellent if you have a little bit more to spend and you can play a lot more games

[aselwyn1]

Minecraft is mainly ram heavy so maybe a desent card and more ram

[The Doctor]

I would go with a GTX 650 Ti, or a GTX 7790.

[Flight1sim]

For mine craft graphics I would say an HD 2000! Just kidding! You should grab a gt 650ti boost or a 7770