I'm using an i5 4590S with two 4GB DDR3 RAM sticks and I'm on the hunt for a budget GPU, ideally under $40. I mainly want to use it for gaming and video editing, so I'm hoping for something that balances performance with minimal bottlenecks. I found a few options that might work:
- Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 for $32
- EVGA GTX 950 2GB DDR5 for $45
- ASUS AMD RX 550 2GB DDR5 for $35.
Can anyone suggest which of these would be best, or what price I should aim for? Thanks in advance!
3 Answers
I'd recommend going for the EVGA GTX 950 if you can swing the extra $5. It's got significantly better performance. Don't worry too much about bottlenecks with an older system like yours. Just focus on whether it can handle the games and software you want to run.
I picked up an RX 570 for just $30 recently, so it’s possible to find better deals on GPUs. You might also stumble upon options like the GTX 970 or 1050 Ti around $40. Just keep scouring marketplaces, but be wary of your PSU and local pricing.
Finding a solid gaming card for $40 can be tough, especially these days. Used cards are definitely your best bet if you're looking for value. Just keep in mind that you might not get top-notch performance at that price point.
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