Graphics card suggestion at $100-200

[advanced_skill]

I joined the Alpha testing for Lawbreakers, but I read the minimum specs and realized that Dell's GTX 745 just doesn't live up to the standards.

I need better graphics. I'm not a hardcore gamer, so I don't need high-end graphics, but I need something that can handle games well. Something better than a GTX 660.

I don't want to spend too much money. The card should be around $100-200 (I'm interested in discounts/rebates). It needs to be worth it for the price (because some cards offer around the same performance as others but are cheaper). AMD, Nvidia, doesn't matter (however, I expect AMD cards to be cheaper). Doesn't have to be the newest, but I prefer cards from newer generations.

I'm planning to upgrade my Dell XPS, and I don't know exactly what cards the motherboard supports. Since I'm not asking for a high-end card, maybe it doesn't really matter (or maybe I should actually check).

And please, something better than a 750ti.

Edit: I'm pretty sure my desktop is a Dell XPS 8900, which "has a 460W power supply that supports graphics upgrades up to 225W." So no AMD

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Look on Ebay for the GTX 950 that will suffice for your needs yet stay current long enough that
you won't need to upgrade for some time. Within that budget you could get the 980 on Ebay
even the ti version, but I can assure you, you would be very happy and have some extra cash sticking with the GTX 950. NewEgg may have them too, but you will get them cheaper on Ebay

 

[BoraMurdar]

Try to find ASUS Strix R9 380 2GB (or 4GB) version. It's the best bang for the buck bellow 200$

or RX 470, even better card, but hard to find now as mostly it's out of stock
MSI Radeon RX 470 DirectX 12 RX 470 GAMING X 4G 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support ATX Video Card - Newegg.com

 

[Darlene]

FPS form 13 games

I recommend you to read this article. If you want to compare 2 cards I suggest this site.

 

[advanced_skill]

Sorry guys, AMD might draw too much power for my system (see edit).

Should I wait for a 1050 (if there will be one), get the 950, or wait 'till there's a good deal for stronger cards (such as 970, 1060, etc.)? I don't need a lot of graphics power: just enough to handle today's standards for 1080p gaming.

 

[BoraMurdar]

Sorry guys, AMD might draw too much power for my system (see edit).

Should I wait for a 1050 (if there will be one), get the 950, or wait 'till there's a good deal for stronger cards (such as 970, 1060, etc.)? I don't need a lot of graphics power: just enough to handle today's standards for 1080p gaming.

460W is enough for the whole system and Radeon RX 470, but if you really like NVidia, then go with GTX 950 or 960 (wait for a price drop), or wait for GTX 1050

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

@advanced_skill
If you have the capacity then go with Dual GTX 950's till the Price drops on the higher cards.
The EVGA version is easy to find on Ebay, I run 2 of them SLI'd and Play The Division on Ultra settings, as a gamer that should tell you something.
I would not recommend something that I do not use myself. I got 2 of them for under 200.00 and that was after shipping.
I plan to do the higher cards, but I am waiting to get that new Intel MoBo first, then I will splurge on cards.
PeAcE

 

[advanced_skill]

460W is enough for the whole system and Radeon RX 470

Totally forgot about the 470. For $200, it looks very promising.

If you have the capacity then go with Dual GTX 950's till the Price drops on the higher cards.

I would honestly have one 470 instead of two 950s. What do you guys think?

 

[BoraMurdar]

I don't think that Dell XPS's supports Crossfire or SLI, what exact mobo is inside your Dell

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

I don't think that Dell XPS's supports Crossfire or SLI, what exact mobo is inside your Dell

Laptop ?
Forget I was here, I did not for some reason even catch that it was a Laptop lol
Sorry.

 

[advanced_skill]

Dell XPS 8900 is a desktop.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Dell XPS 8900 is a desktop.

I know, I saw gaming and assumed Desktop. It's my error.
Seem to be having one of those days I guess lol

 

[advanced_skill]

I know, I saw gaming and assumed Desktop. It's my error.

What do you mean? Your assumption is correct; we are talking about a desktop.

Doesn't matter. Unless anyone has better suggestions, I'm going for a 470.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

What do you mean? Your assumption is correct; we are talking about a desktop.

Doesn't matter. Unless anyone has better suggestions, I'm going for a 470.

Further proof that I am having a really strange day, leave me alone lol
Let us know how you fare with that 470 brother.
PeAcE

 

[simbelmayne]

I think, Asus R9 380 must be the best choice for you, if you still want to spend $200 and not more.

 

[advanced_skill]

I'm very sorry guys but I went a little above $200 to get a GTX 1060. Thanks for the suggestions though, since I was really considering the 470 (480 if it weren't mostly out of stock).

I believe that Nvidia cards are more reliable (and I like them better). There's nothing wrong with gaming with AMD, though.

Driver installation (failures) gave me PTSD until I cleaned up my GTX 745 leftovers. Working great now!