Hey everyone!
I'm looking to upgrade my gaming setup. Right now, I have an Intel i5 7400 processor, and I'm planning to buy an RX 550 graphics card. My primary goal is to build this system so I can play League of Legends with my friends in my downtime, as I work and study a lot.
I'd love to hear from those of you who have more experience with this setup. Will this combination run League smoothly at over 100 FPS on minimum or even maximum graphics settings? I want to make sure that whatever I buy will deliver good performance without wasting money. Thanks!
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What’s the cost looking like for the RX 550? I’ve seen it priced close to the RX 580, which is a better choice. If you can find a 1050 Ti at the same price, I'd go with that instead. Just be aware of regional price variations!
You can find RX 470 or 570 cards for under 50 bucks, and they can handle League just as well. The price difference is usually small, but the performance boost is worth it!
Where are you located? Also, what’s your budget? Both the RX 550 (2GB or 4GB) should give you 100+ FPS in League at 1080p, but there might be better options depending on what you have to work with.
It should work fine for League! Just keep in mind the pricing. Have you looked into a GTX 1050? I've seen them used for about $30-50, and they provide a better gaming experience than the RX 550.
I'd suggest spending a bit more on a better GPU. If you settle for a low-end card now, you might end up needing to upgrade again soon, which can cost more in the long run.
You should definitely consider a GTX 1060 if it's within your budget!