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alright, so ps3 and xbox seem old now, decided that i should finally get a graphics card for my pc that has pretty decent other stuff. i prefer nVidia, and the card should be around 15k.

 

my specs are

 

intel core i7 2600(or 2600k not sure) @ 3.4 Ghz

 

8 GB Corsair DDRsomething

 

Asus Gaming motherboard

 

1 TB hard disk

 

22'' LED monitor.

 

recommend a graphics card for around 15k. i know the way i've described the specs without any details is a bit noobish but i haven't played on pc in years. time to go back.

 

thanks in advance

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Go for either of these graphic cards --

  • GIGABYTE GTX660Ti 2 GB
  • Sapphire / MSi HD7870 2 GB

Which SMPS do you have currently?

 

If you don't have a proper SMPS (or you have a local one), I suggest you get an SMPS plus the graphic card --

  • Seasonic S12II 520W
  • Antec VP550W

Hope this helps, Cheerio!

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Go for either of these graphic cards --

  • GIGABYTE GTX660Ti 2 GB
  • Sapphire / MSi HD7870 2 GB

Which SMPS do you have currently?

 

If you don't have a proper SMPS (or you have a local one), I suggest you get an SMPS plus the graphic card --

  • Seasonic S12II 520W
  • Antec VP550W

Hope this helps, Cheerio!

i'm pretty sure i got a power supply with a graphic card in mind. will check...

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i'm pretty sure i got a power supply with a graphic card in mind. will check...

 

Don't get a graphic card before verifying the SMPS.

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Was going to suggest 660Ti as well..but it's not 15K in India.

 

It retails for ~20000/- nominally online, best deals off-line (street) would be ~19000/-.

 

The GTX660 2 GB retails for ~15000/- and the AMD HD7870 2 GB ~16500/- -->18000/- (these are on-street).

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It retails for ~20000/- nominally online, best deals off-line (street) would be ~19000/-.

 

The GTX660 2 GB retails for ~15000/- and the AMD HD7870 2 GB ~16500/- -->18000/- (these are on-street).

i don't want amd, don't like them. and yeah, i checked prices on flipkart, which of the following will be better?

 

http://www.flipkart.com/zotac-nvidia-geforce-gtx-560-2-gb-ddr5-graphics-card/p/itmd5j9hfmhs5ejy?pid=GRCD5J9KR6RVEZKK&ref=c6af78c4-29a9-4e3a-be7b-a76da6c180d8

 

http://www.flipkart.com/gigabyte-nvidia-geforce-gtx-660-2-gb-gddr5-gv-n660oc-2gd-graphics-card/p/itmdfbptzcztswrn?pid=GRCDFBPSXQAUPPUJ&ref=c6af78c4-29a9-4e3a-be7b-a76da6c180d8

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ok i checked my bill, i have cooler master 600W SMPS. is that good enough?

 

Yes and no.

 

Yes because technically the SMPS should be able to power the graphic card.

 

No because the Cooler Master eXtreme / eXtreme II / Thunder series designs are so archaic that it is definitely not risk-free putting such expensive and power hungry components on it.

 

I would suggest you go for a Seasonic S12 520W and then plan on getting a graphic card.

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Yes and no.

 

Yes because technically the SMPS should be able to power the graphic card.

 

No because the Cooler Master eXtreme / eXtreme II / Thunder series designs are so archaic that it is definitely not risk-free putting such expensive and power hungry components on it.

 

I would suggest you go for a Seasonic S12 520W and then plan on getting a graphic card.

alright, can you look at the links and tell me which card will be better? comments say that frame rates are lower on 660 with 4 or 8xaa as it has a 192 bus or something. so will the 560 be better?

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comments say that frame rates are lower on 660 with 4 or 8xaa as it has a 192 bus or something. so will the 560 be better?

 

The GTX660 2 GB or AMD HD7870 2 GB should be your aim, SMPS is the Seasonic S12II 520W.

 

As of now the GTX660 / 660Ti are holding up remarkably well even after the 192-bit bus for over 2 GB of V-RAM, for 1080p this should be more than enough but as time passes the performance will degrade, especially in the light of the newer generation of consoles that are being outed.

 

GTX660 2 GB vs. AMD HD7870 2 GB / GTX660 2 GB vs. GTX560 1 GB.

 

The GTX560 is a generation older, both cards completely outperform the same.

 

Hope this helps, Cheerio!

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you can get sapphire 7870 overclock edition locally @ 16-16.3k . If you wan increase your budget then 660ti will be the best .

 

Thanks for the heads up, which shop in Nehru Place?

 

nVidia is known for many things, sadly decent pricing is not one of them. And sorry for ignoring your friend request, did not know it was you. -.-

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Thanks for the heads up, which shop in Nehru Place?

 

nVidia is known for many things, sadly decent pricing is not one of them. And sorry for ignoring your friend request, did not know it was you. -.-

Aplha, you are on Facebook? What's your display name there?

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The GTX660 2 GB or AMD HD7870 2 GB should be your aim, SMPS is the Seasonic S12II 520W.

 

As of now the GTX660 / 660Ti are holding up remarkably well even after the 192-bit bus for over 2 GB of V-RAM, for 1080p this should be more than enough but as time passes the performance will degrade, especially in the light of the newer generation of consoles that are being outed.

 

GTX660 2 GB vs. AMD HD7870 2 GB / GTX660 2 GB vs. GTX560 1 GB.

 

The GTX560 is a generation older, both cards completely outperform the same.

 

Hope this helps, Cheerio!

asked my pc guy. he said my psu is fine. called SMC in nehru place and they didnt have the standard gtx 660 only 660ti. i don't plan on overclocking, so i'll be ordering from flipkart. thanks for all the help

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Thanks for the heads up, which shop in Nehru Place?

 

nVidia is known for many things, sadly decent pricing is not one of them. And sorry for ignoring your friend request, did not know it was you. -.-

If i remember correctly , its vipin import . BTW this is the cheapest online price for 7870@16.3k http://mdcomputers.in/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=7870&product_id=837 .

 

PS - no worries , i will sent it again :)

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asked my pc guy. he said my psu is fine. called SMC in nehru place and they didnt have the standard gtx 660 only 660ti. i don't plan on overclocking, so i'll be ordering from flipkart. thanks for all the help

 

Get a new SMPS, please get a new one before you regret the decision.

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