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Choice of graphics card

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by alan2, Feb 19, 2012.

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  1. alan2 Newcomer, in training

    hi i wish to add a grahics card to my setup

    my system specs are-
    motherboard- asus m4a87td evo
    cpu-phenom ll x6 1090t be
    psu-500 watts
    memory- 4gb ddr3
    win 7

    it wiil be used for gaming, x3 ,nexus jupiter incident if anyone could help or have any ideas it would be most appreciated
    thanks
    alan2, Feb 19, 2012
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  2. Buckshot420 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 467

    What is your budget?
    Buckshot420, Feb 19, 2012
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  3. alan2 Newcomer, in training

    around 70-90 pounds
    alan2, Feb 19, 2012
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  4. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby Posts: 4,179   +22

    I'd suggest an ATI 6850 or a Nvidia 550 TI
    LinkedKube, Feb 19, 2012
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  5. alan2 Newcomer, in training

    graphics card choice

    thankyou for your suggestions i have one querry before i buy my computer has ddr3 memory the two cards mentioned are ddr5 will these make a diference and be compatable any thoughts please
    thanks
    alan2, Feb 20, 2012
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  6. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby Posts: 4,179   +22

    No, it won't make a difference, they are totally unrelated.
    LinkedKube, Feb 20, 2012
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  7. alan2 Newcomer, in training

    graphics card choice

    thanks for your suggestions i have one question the two cards mentioned are both ddr5 memory my computer is ddr3 will they be compatable ?
    thanks
    alan2, Feb 20, 2012
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  8. alan2 Newcomer, in training

    graphics card choice

    thanks for your help
    cheers
    alan2, Feb 20, 2012
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  9. equatom Newcomer, in training

    make sure your power supply can handle it
    equatom, Feb 20, 2012
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