Video Card Upgrade?

[flyinsolo]

Just bought a new HP desktop, should have done my research better, anyway long story short it has the integrated AMD graphics and it's terrible. I have been looking at the GeForce GTX 560 and was just curious if anyone here is using this card? Seems to fit the budget/performance I am after, I think.

 

[fran1]

I'm using a 560 Ti, it doesn't break into a sweat. Have a look at a 570 though. It's higher in the gaming card league but depends on what the price difference is whether you think it's worth it.

 

[lewisner]

ATI Radeon cards are more affordable and Nvidia cards have a reputation for being power hungry. Get yourself an ATI 6950 or 6970 and they'll eat Trainz for breakfast. If you do, make sure it is the 2GB version.

 

[tomurban]

Whatever, board you purchase, make sure your PS can handle the extra load. I prefer nVidia cards. If your PS is rated at 400W or less, take a look at the GT 430 or 440.

tomurban

 

[winjmoore]

If you are serious about games don't get a low end video card unless you box is crap. (just cause it is new dose not mean it has good / new stuff in it) rather get a better PSU

 

[Euphod]

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/

I know it seems I am always posting this link, but the site does have information that can help one choose a video card, including price points.

 

[flyinsolo]

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/

I know it seems I am always posting this link, but the site does have information that can help one choose a video card, including price points.

I used this link earlier and settled on an XFX Radeon HD 6700 only to get it installed and realize there is no 6 pin power connection on my new HP. I know the power supply would have been on borrowed time anywayso this is a good thing. New power supply it is.

 

[flyinsolo]

Well 1 Corsair GS600 and a HD6770 later... I am one happy camper! The HD 6770 runs amazingly smooth. Thank you all for the advice.

 

[Euphod]

I'm glad you got it settled, and that I could help.

 

[bunkerrattmk2]

just today i went and purchased at compusa the HIS iceQXhd 6790 turbo and 256 bit memory interface.... it's sweet ...smooth and i'm happy,it handles trainz 2012 with no problems.


http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=322844&CatId=7005