750ti - still worth it?

[shatpank81]

Hi
I currently have this pc which i built
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18669221

So not too shabby, but have no graphic card..
It is currently used as a media storw which i am thinking is a bit overkill and have tons of games in my steam account, so why not use them?
I want something low powered because of it being on while i am watching films/streaming/itunes server etc

I do not have interest in playing things at ultra, but would like to play some games without it looking naff or stuttering
I know the 750ti is low powered but is it still a worth while purchase still?

 

[kaku]

They're okay considering you don't need a PCI-E cable for it, but in terms of actual grunt it's not amazing.

Consider vs. a R9 270 which only needs one 6-pin connector: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1130?vs=1080

Or even an R9 285 which you can get with only one 8-pin connector:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1130?vs=1333

Depends on your budget really, but I don't consider the 750Ti great bang for buck.

 

[shatpank81]

Its not a power supply issue, i have an evga supernova but want something that can play games and not draw too much from the wall

 

[Jim99]

I'm playing in 4K on a GTX 760 so it's definitely doable. If you can I'd stretch to a newer model though - I have one because I already own one, I wouldn't be buying one.

 

[shatpank81]

Didnt want to spend more than £150, because i have an xbox one and ps4
But would like to play my steam games still if i could

 

[Dirk Diggler]

You have enough posts for the MM so why not pick up a 970 second hand? They're going for £180, which isn't miles over your budget but would be far better bang for buck at 1080p.

 

[Mr Oblong]

750 Ti is still good for basic gaming, but the 950 is out soon too.

 

[nashathedog]

750 Ti is still good for basic gaming, but the 950 is out soon too.

That's what I was thinking.

 

[mattcrane]

They're okay considering you don't need a PCI-E cable for it, but in terms of actual grunt it's not amazing.

Some do some dont.

 

[CEUOTC]

Running a GTX 750 Ti coupled with a Xeon E3 1230 V3 works very well with Windows 10 and most upto date kernel Linux Distro's.

I have found it plays WoT, WoWs, War Thunder, KSP at acceptable FPS. As it is the EVGA SC it does not require a serperate PCI-E 6 pin.

Does what is needed at a very low power draw.

 

[Mr Oblong]

The 750 Ti, with an okay CPU (i3/G3258) performs similarly to a PS4 in many games.

 

[shatpank81]

I have an i5 4460 and 8gb ram, if that makes a difference?

 

[sidthesexist]

750 Ti is still good for basic gaming, but the 950 is out soon too.

Does anyone know what differences the 950 will have? or will it just be a rebrand of the same card as we seem to be having at the moment?