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 Recommend me a decent GPU [First time buying GPU], Budget around RM600

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Minecrafter
post Jan 8 2014, 08:13 PM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Jan 8 2014, 08:01 PM)
So yeah, lately I been buying a lot of games from Steam on the cheap smile.gif, but most of them I can only play at 720p to get around 40fps. Only the low end 2D games I can play 60fps at 1080p.

In any case, my current GPU is a GT620. My budget is roughly RM600, and I would like something that should last me a few years (3 years at least). What I mean is, it should be able to play 1080p games at 60fps, at the lowest graphics settings. I don't play action-FPS games and generally those demanding ones. Mine are more "experience" games, or those like Dishonored, Deus Ex HR and Xcom. And lots of 2D platformers.

My current specs:

3GHz 3rd Gen Core i5
8GB RAM
21'' Samsung Syncmaster monitor

Cheers,

I appreciate your help! Never bought a GPU before for gaming purposes, but I figured since I already have a capable enough PC, and the fact games on Steam go on the cheap so often, I rather just get a better GPU than spend on a console.

PS: I have been looking at the GTX 650 and 660 cards. Would appreciate if you can talk about the different types of those GPUs there are, like clock speed, VRAM etc.
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600 eh?
GPU:Gigabyte GTX650Ti Boost OC 2GB DDR5 RM599
From viewnet. wink.gif
Or you can top up RM79,and get Sapphire R9 270 2GB DDR5 RM679 from Viewnet,it's upto you since your budget is 600
But there's difference between this 2 cards.

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post Jan 10 2014, 03:17 PM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Jan 10 2014, 03:07 PM)
Ok guys, I have one more question. I looked and did some searches, and I think a TI Boost GTX 650 it will be. But...what's the difference between the brands? Like Asus, Leadtek etc? Doesn't have any direct from nVidia? Why different prices? I see all are two GB.

The answer may be obvious to you guys, but not to me. So please help me out in understanding the differences.
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Difference between the GPU from each brands?The difference is clock speed,amount if GDDR ram(sometimes),memory clock(iinm that its called),warranty,cooler and version(Example Gigabyte has Windforce version iinm,Asus has DC2 version) etc.
There's none for NVidia since it's the reference one in which MSI,Asus,Leadtek,Zotac,Gigabyte can relase reference one's at the start.,i prefer Getting from brands like Asus,Leadtek etc instead of AMD/NVidia BECAUSE 1.Sometimes longer warranty2.specs a bit better3.better cooler.
The GDDR RAM doesn't decides the price of it.i'd recommend you the Gigabyte GTX650Ti Boost OC 2GB DDr5 RM599 since it's the best below 600 price range. tongue.gif

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post Jan 11 2014, 11:42 PM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Jan 11 2014, 11:05 PM)
So just to confirm, do I need to install additional fan systems to my PC? I see that these GPUs come with coolers...is that enough, or do I need to do something additional as well to cool down the overall system? If yes, how necessary is that?
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The GPU fan is enough but you can just add a fan or two if you want it to run a bit cooler. smile.gif

 

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