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

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terradrive
post Feb 23 2014, 09:58 AM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Feb 23 2014, 04:23 AM)
Ok guys I did my own research. It seems the best I can get is a GT640. Found a guy selling it cheap here on Lowyat. I play mostly 2D games so it should suffice for now.

According to Dell site, the PC supports GT640 with no additional PSU. Has been tested.

However, that version is 900mHz non-OC. The one I am getting is slightly OC to 940mHz. Is this effect on the power output minimal, or noticeable? Do you think I shouldn't get it as a result?
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You should wait and try and find the GT 750 / GTX 750 Ti, the reference design without external power connector. Nvidia made these cards so people with limited PSU power can use it.

GTX750 / 750 Ti is miles ahead from GT640. GT640 can be considered as outdated already.
terradrive
post Feb 23 2014, 01:17 PM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Feb 23 2014, 12:07 PM)
I know, but it is around 3 times better than my GT620 in two separate benchmark scores I have seen. My GT620 is also actually fine enough for now for 2D games, and I rarely if ever play 3D games. Just want something that bit better.
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I see. Do you experience lagging while playing 2D games? Because if I'm not mistaken upgrading the graphics card won't improve 2D games that much... It's mostly depends on CPU for 2D games.
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post Feb 23 2014, 01:33 PM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Feb 23 2014, 01:30 PM)
Depends, in the very simple 2D games, zero lag. In the more intense 2D games with bloom effects for example, or in 2.5d games (sidescrolling but with 3D-ish backgrounds), I do have lag and sometimes need to even go down to 1366x768 to play at decent framerate.

In any case, my CPU should not be a problem for the foreseeable future as I have a 3rd gen Core i5 and also 8GB ram.
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Yupp your CPU is very capable. If your 2.5d games do have 3D banckground, then the graphics card upgrade would really help.

 

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