New GPU

[AirSocial]

So right now I am rocking an IGPU which is an Intel UHD 630. I have about a $230 USD budget. Please keep in mind I have a 450 Watt Power supply so it cant use too much power. Also I would like something that has RGB. I am fine with either AMD or NVIDIA. I play games like GTA V, Battefield so it has to be decent too. Thanks!

[AirSocial]

Just now, valdyrgramr said:

Full specs and what PSU exactly?

i3-8100 @3.6GHz | Intel UHD 630 | EVGA 450 BT | Island Professional 120GB SSD | | Toshiba 2TB HDD | Corsair Vengeance 2x4 2666 DDR4  | Corsair 270R

Also if it matters, two rgb strips, about 4 fans, and keyboard mouse,

[lmeneses]

1 minute ago, valdyrgramr said:

Full specs and what PSU exactly?

I think the specs are in his "bio" 

[Cereal5]

I would recommend a new PSU before getting a new GPU (like this one, it's on an insanely good sale until saturday). However that still gives you about $175 for a GPU. Ironically, this RX 580 is also on sale for $185, so if you can stretch your budget just a bit, that would be the best combo for you.

 

Clarification: Not recommending the PSU upgrade because you need the power (although it doesn't hurt), I'm recommending it because your current PSU is a fire waiting to happen

 

edit: so bad it's not even listed on the PSU Tier List

[AirSocial]

Just now, Cereal5 said:

I would recommend a new PSU before getting a new GPU (like this one, it's on an insanely good sale until saturday). However that still gives you about $175 for a GPU. Ironically, this RX 580 is also on sale for $185, so if you can stretch your budget just a bit, that would be the best combo for you.

Problem is this is being planned for Christmas... The PSU is basically brand new so I don't really wanna buy another one. I just got it last month for $45.

[Cereal5]

1 minute ago, AirSocial said:

Problem is this is being planned for Christmas... The PSU is basically brand new so I don't really wanna buy another one. I just got it last month for $45.

See edit, should have done some research first. Either way, the 580 is still within the wattage of your PSU.

 

edit: @valdyrgramr

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...and maybe use the leftover money to get a slightly better PSU.

Hm...

[AirSocial]

1 minute ago, Cereal5 said:

See edit, should have done some research first. Either way, the 580 is still within the wattage of your PSU

I don't know cause a rx 580 can use up to 225 watts when play games for a while. I might just go with a 1060 3gb or a 1060 6gb if the price lowers.

[Cereal5]

3 minutes ago, AirSocial said:

I don't know cause a rx 580 can use up to 225 watts when play games for a while. I might just go with a 1060 3gb or a 1060 6gb if the price lowers.

My 1080 Tis use about 240W each while folding/gaming. And that is OCed. So... if a 580 uses that much wattage, I don't know why anyone buys AMD GPUs lol

[Cereal5]

8 minutes ago, AirSocial said:

I just got it last month for $45.

Is it still returnable? Cause honestly I would, and get the one I linked. It seriously is a really good deal. Fully modular, gold efficiency, and one of the highest tier PSUs according to the PSU tier list. Just sayin.