Looking for a non expensive 1080p card...

yannis76 · 26 Jul 2015 at 22:07

Hi,

I have a GTX780 sitting idle in my HTPC (I seldom game anymore) and thinking of selling it and changing it with something cheaper that will still be able to play smooth at 1080p. Any suggestions? My price target is around 100€...

Thx

JediFragger · 26 Jul 2015 at 22:21

Keep the 780, the budget isn't enough to be worth changing

thenoseknows · 26 Jul 2015 at 22:28

I'm not sure it's possible to find a card better than a GTX 780 for less than €100.

mururoa · 26 Jul 2015 at 22:34

He is not looking for a better card, he is looking to downshift while pocketing a bit of change in process.

There have been a couple of deals on 7950 over the last couple of days, with prices around £90... Might be a good idea to keep an eye open for one of those.

andybird123 · 26 Jul 2015 at 22:41

100 euros is about £70, and no idea what hardware pricing is like in Greece, I cant imagine you'll get anything for £70

yannis76 · 26 Jul 2015 at 22:51

Guys I am talking about a used card around 100€.

Mr Oblong · 26 Jul 2015 at 22:56

I feel like this will inevitably be sideways and not worth the time/effort/risk of swapping to a similar 2nd hand card.

Not meant offensively, it's just how these pieces fit together.

ALXAndy · 26 Jul 2015 at 22:57

Like others I really don't think this is worth doing.

yannis76 · 26 Jul 2015 at 23:03

My scenario was to sell my 780 for 250€, get a used 750ti or 7850 for around 100€ and earn around 150€. You think it is not worth it? The CPU is an Intel 3450, maybe I should keep that for movie playback?

ALXAndy · 26 Jul 2015 at 23:06

You can't buy much with a hundred euro atm so no, I don't think it's worth it. It's just such a massive downgrade.

JediFragger · 26 Jul 2015 at 23:10

yannis76 said:
Guys I am talking about a used card around 100€.

So are we!!!! The 950 is being released soon, maybe one of those will habdle 1080p at medium settings??

yannis76 · 26 Jul 2015 at 23:12

JediFragger said:
So are we!!!! The 950 is being released soon, maybe one of those will habdle 1080p at medium settings??

So what about R7 260x or 7850 or 750Ti. Is it not possible to find one of those used for around 100E? Can these cards play at 1080p?

JediFragger · 26 Jul 2015 at 23:14

yannis76 said:
So what about R7 260x or 7850 or 750Ti. Is it not possible to find one of those used for around 100E? Can these cards play at 1080p?

To be fair any card (within reason) can handle 1080p, it's just how low you're willing to lower the settings!! For me I'd try to get a 7950/7970, one of those should give you what you need. Probably the best bang per buck you're going to get

eyetrip · 26 Jul 2015 at 23:26

Even if you seldom game, it's probably not worth it. I have downgraded at times in the past, and in hing aight, it was never a good plan.

Even if you only play a couple of games, the likelihood of you wanting to play something a 750, etc can't play will come along long before it would with a 780, and then you will probably end up changing gpu sooner.

780 can easily last you years if you aren't fussed about pushing settings to max.

Mr Oblong · 26 Jul 2015 at 23:50

If you have to, I'd say 750 Ti or 950.

But I'd still guess you'd be happier for longer by staying put. I'll say no more (no promises!).

Poneros · 27 Jul 2015 at 04:03

A used 7950 will do you good, just don't sell the 780 for less than 200.

ukxenon · 27 Jul 2015 at 06:45

Keep you're old card

andybird123 · 27 Jul 2015 at 09:04

Part of the problem here is that this is a UK forum, so not many are going to have much idea what YOU can get hold of for €100

nashathedog · 27 Jul 2015 at 11:21

I found my old 7850 (also called a 265) did a good enough job and providing you don't mind lowering the settings it will be fine for a good while and it'll allow you to pocket a few quid from the deal.

Of course the newer the better for longevity.