New graphics card, or Monitor?

benjo · 27 Sep 2011 at 20:40

Hey,

At the moment I'm using a 19" widescreen. There's nothing wrong with it, but I'd like something bigger.

Alternatively I'd like a new graphics card too. My 8800GTS 512 has come back from RMA and I'm considering selling it and getting something faster.

My budget is only about £130 max.

If I get a new monitor, I'm worried my 8800GTS wont cope with the 1920x1080 res. If I get a new graphics card, I think it'll be wasted on my 1440x900 res.

What to do?! Thanks

Scuzzy · 27 Sep 2011 at 20:42

Tough call, i would go with GPU

stulid · 27 Sep 2011 at 20:44

As above.

Accendo · 27 Sep 2011 at 20:45

If your current card will struggle with 1080 then it's probably best to get a new GPU and save for a monitor, or save some more and get both together.

benjo · 27 Sep 2011 at 20:48

That was my inclination too

Need to find a good card for about £130 though :confused:

Zynck · 27 Sep 2011 at 20:57

Perhaps...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-040-HS

stulid · 27 Sep 2011 at 20:58

Zynck said:
Perhaps...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-040-HS

Spot on, need to order before the morning as thats when the weekly deals change, or wait to see what appears tomorrow.

benjo · 27 Sep 2011 at 21:09

Thanks, just clicked buy

j.col · 27 Sep 2011 at 21:49

i went the same route, i bought a hd5850 first, and then a few weeks later a 22" 1920 x 1080 monitor

benjo · 27 Sep 2011 at 21:51

Hmm, just realised my PSU only has 1x PCI-e cable..

Jamiman · 27 Sep 2011 at 21:54

benjo said:
Hmm, just realised my PSU only has 1x PCI-e cable..

Molex to PCI-E converters are cheap, i think you'll most likely get one in the box anyway

My 4870 came with 2 anyway, i'll happily post you one if you're in need

stulid · 27 Sep 2011 at 21:55

benjo said:
Hmm, just realised my PSU only has 1x PCI-e cable..

Thats a shame, luckily the box includes a molex to PCI-E adapter - http://www.hisdigital.com/gb/product2-660.shtml

What's in the box
HIS Graphics Card
Power Cable 2x 4pin in, 6 pin out
DVI-VGA Adapter
Install CD with Multilingual User Guide
Quick Installation Guide
HIS Power Up Label

benjo · 27 Sep 2011 at 22:01

I had a look on the OcUK page and couldn't see it listed

Thanks

stulid · 27 Sep 2011 at 22:02

Always check with the manufacturer sites first