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Graphics Advice? [£160]

Zephyz

Zephyz

Zephyz

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1. Processor (CPU) - Intel i3-2100
2. Motherboard - Asus P8H61-M LE/USB3
3. Memory (RAM) - 8GB Dual Channel
4. Hard drive(s) - 1.5TB HDD SATA
5. Graphics card(s) -Intel Intergrated graphis
6. Power supply (PSU) Corsair CX500 500W
7. Case - A standard black one
8. CPU cooler - Stock cooler
9. Case fans - I've got 4 but not sure what size

What can I improve on, I've got a 1280x1024(max) screen.
 
It's either a monitor or card, buy one then the other at another time :) Radeon HD 7850 as suggested would be the choice ;)
 
Hmm, this is pretty hard. I mean 7850 would be overkill for my 17' 1280x1024 monitor. I mean I really want to make a gaming PC, 6850 would be cool to get but it doesnt reach the reccomended computer settings for Sleeping Dogs, I could increase the budget to £260 if it helps but the less money spent the better
 
Hmm, I may buy this but as I said the less the better, I'll look around I suppose, if only OcUK still sold their monitor.
 
You really need both if you want a half decent gaming experience, there's no point having a crappy monitor and a good gfx card. Or a good monitor and poo gfx card.

So I have the same recommendation as Papa 7850 + 23" Samsung monitor. Otherwise, i wouldn't bother and save up until you can
 
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Litmoose said:
You really need both if you want a half decent gaming experience, there's no point having a crappy monitor and a good gfx card.
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I'd say the monitor is first priority. But ideally you want a card as well.

You simply won't be getting good return on your money if you only buy a gfx card, since you'll be using only a fraction of its potential.
 
FoxEye said:
I'd say the monitor is first priority. But ideally you want a card as well.

You simply won't be getting good return on your money if you only buy a gfx card, since you'll be using only a fraction of its potential.
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Yea I agree too :) but at the same time there's no point having a gaming rig with no gfx card ;p
 
TheRealDeal said:
Get the 7850 first and save some for a new monitor. Theres no point in having a good monitor without a card that can push games at 1080p.
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I don't know as that's strictly true. Depends on the person.

Even us gamers don't use our systems for games 100% of the time. A decent 1080p monitor will be nicer for browsing, watching the odd film, photo editing, or whatever.

A 1280x1024 monitor is horrible!
 
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