Need a recommendation....

[wpd7]

I've been out of the game for a while. I am currently using a HP envy 700-430qe series machine with an i7 4770.

Looking for a card recommendation to play BF1 at medium or higher graphics settings on a 1080p monitor. Something best bang for the buck and if it's a previous generation card, that's fine too!

More than happy to upgrade the PSU to accomodate a decent card. Have at it!

Feel free to contact me if you have something that would fit the bill. Thanks for the help!

 

[wpd7]

Just to help out, the system has:

• One PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.0)
• Three PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.0)
• One PCI Express half-length mini card socket

For expansion options....

 

[Deleted member 88227]

What PSU do you have? A 1070 GTX will play BF1 on high @ 1080P easily.

 

[craigdt]

What card do you currently have?

I just got a 1060 3GB for $200 and it's impressive on my 1440k.
It's just hard to beat the value and performance for an Nvidia card.

How often do you upgrade?

 

[wpd7]

Back in the day, every couple of months. Now with a family and young kids- probably never. I'm just trying to get back into some gaming...

PSU- I don't mind upgrading this as necessary, I think there's just a 430W in there now.

I just have the built in mobo graphics. Intel HD 4600 GT2

 

[Deleted member 88227]

I'm guessing it's an HP branded PSU that came with the system? You'll need a new PSU then for sure. Do you know if that system uses standard ATX power connections? I assume it does, but better make sure before you try to replace the PSU.

 

[wpd7]

Yes, it uses standard connections. There is an Antec Earthwatts 430 PSU in there now.

 

[bobzdar]

I went with 1060 6gb mini - 400W psu required so you should be good on that. The 3gb 1060 is gimped ~10% (1 SM and 8 TMU's disabled vs 6gb card), so I would stay away from that . Rx480 8gb is also a good card and neck and neck with the 1060 and can often be found cheaper. Stay with the 1060 if you have any desire to try VR, though.

 

[Koween]

Either a smaller gtx1060 or a used gtx970. A used gtx970 is probably the best bang for the buck now, but it needs a 500w psu.

 

[Algrim]

Either a smaller gtx1060 or a used gtx970. A used gtx970 is probably the best bang for the buck now, but it needs a 500w psu.

If it's not overclocked I doubt it would need more than a good 400W PSU. The 500W requirement is for dodgy PSUs. I agree that a 470 is best bang for the buck unless you're at all interested in VR.

 

[Elios]

1070 for sure if you have the budget

 

[w35t]

1070 is overkill for 1080p IMO and costs twice as much as a 1060. 1060 is the ez obvious choice here.

 

[Dayaks]

1070 is overkill for 1080p IMO and costs twice as much as a 1060. 1060 is the ez obvious choice here.

You can't max every game with a 1060. Some games you'll have to play on high.

You can also use DSR on games you have extra FPS to burn which really helps 1080p.

So not a complete waste but you likely are getting into diminishing returns a bit.

 

[w35t]

You can't max every game with a 1060. Some games you'll have to play on high.

You can also use DSR on games you have extra FPS to burn which really helps 1080p.

So not a complete waste but you likely are getting into diminishing returns a bit.

Yeah I've never used DSR, don't know why, just haven't. Generally though I prefer my gpu to run at less than 99%, it'll run cooler and you'll get more consisent framerates.

I have a 1070 in my laptop and hell, it'll run BF1 on ultra @100fps (most of the time) which is beneficial b/c the display will do 100Hz. For a 60 Hz monitor (kind of assuming that's what the op has based on the PC) I just don't see the justification for the extra $200, and the OP stated best bang for the buck.

 

[Dayaks]

Yeah I've never used DSR, don't know why, just haven't. Generally though I prefer my gpu to run at less than 99%, it'll run cooler and you'll get more consisent framerates.

I have a 1070 in my laptop and hell, it'll run BF1 on ultra @100fps (most of the time) which is beneficial b/c the display will do 100Hz. For a 60 Hz monitor (kind of assuming that's what the op has based on the PC) I just don't see the justification for the extra $200, and the OP stated best bang for the buck.

Oh yeah... The OP... You're right. 1060 would definitely fit that bill.

 

[kirbyrj]

Best bang for the buck is a 1060 6GB on sale (I got one for $220AR). You're looking at at around a $150 jump for cheap-ish 1070. I've seen 970's go for $150 or so used in the forums and that's also a great bang for the buck card at that price.

I haven't really looked into the RX480's though too hard. From what I've seen it depends on the game/application as to whether team red has an advantage (or not). 1060 will definitely run cooler.

 

[w35t]

Best bang for the buck is a 1060 6GB on sale (I got one for $220AR). You're looking at at around a $150 jump for cheap-ish 1070. I've seen 970's go for $150 or so used in the forums and that's also a great bang for the buck card at that price.

I haven't really looked into the RX480's though too hard. From what I've seen it depends on the game/application as to whether team red has an advantage (or not). 1060 will definitely run cooler.

Wow I didn't know 970's can be had for THAT cheap. Definitely the best bang for your buck would be that. I personally messed with AMD cards from around 4890 to 290x but that's the last time they were relevant to me. No idea about their stuff after.

 

[Koween]

Wow I didn't know 970's can be had for THAT cheap. Definitely the best bang for your buck would be that. I personally messed with AMD cards from around 4890 to 290x but that's the last time they were relevant to me. No idea about their stuff after.

If buying used, then a 970 is really the best bang for buck - nearly 1060 performance for half or 2/3 of the price.