Passive Graphics Card Suitable for Pro Evo 2011

[MrBlobby]

Like an idiot I went for Radeon 5450 thinking that should be fine it isn't

Has anyone a suggestion for a passive card suitable for Pro Evo 2011. I can't get my head round all these numbers and letters

 

[cmndr_andi]

Hi there, may I ask what resolution you are playing at?

It makes sense that the game doesn't run too well on a 5450 - as that card is really designed for HTPC use, not gaming.

If you want a passive card that will play modern games well - then the current fastest card with an installed passive cooler is a 5770 , just ensure you get one that comes with the passive cooler - I believe Gigabyte and Powercolor make such a card. I also hear that Powercolor have recently revealed a passive 6850.

If your budget is more modest, the a passive 5670 would be a good choice and should play most multi-platform games very well.

 

[MrBlobby]

Sadly the game won't play at all

Thanks for the advice though.

 

[MrBlobby]

Hey great advice cheered me up. Any idea what the minimum tdp is for a 5770 ? Can't seem to find the answer easily on the internet.

 

[bells]

6850

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=17865638

 

[cmndr_andi]

My pleasure

As for minimum TDP, do you mean the maximum TDP at stock setting? For the 5770 this value is 108 watts.

If you do mean minimum - then this test shows it idles at 17W, but under any load it goes up far past this.

 

[MrBlobby]

OK cool you see the thing is I only occasionaly play games just wanted to be able to play. Pro Evo 2011.

So will it be nice and cool for websurfing etc ?
Is there anything less powerfull that would do the trick ?

 

[cmndr_andi]

If you just want to play occasional games - then a passive 5670 would be ideal (the Sapphire one look great). Have a google for "sapphire 5670 ultimate", can be had for under £100.

However, the "Gigabyte 5750 Silent Cell" is only a bit more expensive and a good deal more powerful.

I wouldn't suggest going any lower than a 5670 - as you start seriously compromising on gaming ability for small cost savings at this level.

 

[MrBlobby]

What do you think about the Zotac GeForce GTS 430 seems cheaper and cooler ?

 

[MrBlobby]

Hmm maybe not

The GT 430 is a useful little media centre card, though it's not most powerful on offer. If you want to play the odd game, and want a passive card today, then we’d recommend hunting down a Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 Ultimate instead; it costs a little more but performance is improved by up to 50%.

 

[marc1024]

I believe Gigabyte and Powercolor make such a card. I also hear that Powercolor have recently revealed a passive 6850.

! what the cake?

 

[cmndr_andi]

Hmm maybe not

The GT 430 is a useful little media centre card, though it's not most powerful on offer. If you want to play the odd game, and want a passive card today, then we’d recommend hunting down a Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 Ultimate instead; it costs a little more but performance is improved by up to 50%.

Yea, I wouldn't suggest going for a GTS 430, here is a review.

It is quite a bit slower than a 5670 - which in many games at 1080p makes the jump to the 5670 makes the crucial difference between "generally playable" and "smooth".

 

[ssmacc]

The Below is not passive but silent, just put one in my HTPC, very impressed.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-186-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=708