Which graphics card?

[Origin Unknown]

I have an HP desktop that contains a AMD Radeon R5 435 and an Intel HD Graphics 630. I would like dual HDMI out. I play X-plane which is about the limit of my game playing. Not looking to spend a huge amount. Any advise on what card I should buy?

Cheers

[littlebasher]

What power supply do you have, will it take a more powerful card?

GTX1050ti probably a good bet, plus gets all its power from the motherboard so would suit a smaller PSU

[FourWheelDrift]

What CPU are you running? If it's going to cause a bottleneck to a more powerful GPU then you won't get the benefit anyway.

As a guide a GTX1050 is about 3 times better than your Radeon.

Radeon R5 435 - https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-r5-43...

GTX 1050 - https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-gtx-...

[Origin Unknown]

Thank you chaps, this is the desktop here https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c05444432

It's an i7-7700 with 16GB RAM and a 180w PSU. I guess I need to check if the card will fit also.

[FourWheelDrift]

Am I going mad here or is an R5 435 an unbelievably crap graphics card to install to an i7 7700 system?

I''s say a GTX 1060 minimum for that one. A 1050 would actually be a bottleneck to the CPU.

This - http://www.coolermaster.com/power-supply-calculato... suggests at least a 400W PSU with a GTX 1060.

Edited by FourWheelDrift on Monday 18th February 11:08

[Origin Unknown]

It really is not a good GPU, X-Plane eventually gives up trying to find a resolution it can run at. Either way, I've just bought a second 27" monitor to match the existing so would like dual HDMI out and a sensible performance. 1060 looks good doesn't it?

[FourWheelDrift]

1060 is good, they come in 3GB and 6GB versions.

3GB - £175.46 - https://www.scan.co.uk/products/evga-geforce-gtx-1...

6GB - £199.98 - https://www.ebuyer.com/755849-gigabyte-gtx-1060-wi...

For the sake of £20 I'd go with the 6GB version, it will handle large textures better anyway.

I used PC Part picker - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c... and recognised names in Gfx cards and supply. Plus I went for the 6GB Gigabyte card over the 6GB MSI as it's slightly overclocked already.

[snuffy]

A GTX1060 needs a 400W minimum PSU, and the OP's PSU is 180W.

So that's a bit of showstopper because I'd be amazed if it will even power up.

[Derek Smith]

I don't play games.

I had major problems with the motherboard-based Radeon graphics drivers. I bought a 2-gig NVIDIA Ge-Force and the whole machine is a lot more stable.

I run 2 x 24" screens at 1920 by 1080, and use my desktop for picture and video editing, DTP and writing. I now have no problems. 2-gig is ample for me.

[chris285]

Yeah you need to budget a new PSU as well as GPU based on your current specs

[annodomini2]

I would wait a couple of weeks, Nvidia have a glut of cards, due to lost interest in Crypto-currencies. So we may see prices fall shortly.

[maffski]

It's an odd layout of motherboard, which means most graphics cards will foul the power connector (24 pin ATX bottom right). Perhaps a 1050/1050ti single fan will fit but I suspect not.

[ArsE92]

Nothing decent will work with a 180W PSU, so you would need a new PSU plus the graphics card.

I've recently upgraded my gaming PC so I've got my old PC that I need to sell.

Intel Core i5-7400
8GB DDR4
120GB SSD
1TB HDD
NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB

I paid £840 on 1st Jan 2018. Here's a link to the same PC on Amazon

I've got a Logitech yoke and throttle quadrant that can be used with Xplane too.

Happy to do a PH-mates rates deal if you're interested.

[Origin Unknown]

Not looking to change the PC as the spec is just what I need par the GPU.

I see what you mean RE the limited space between the 24 pin power and the PCI-E slot. I'll have to open the case, measure up and see if what cards will fit. I wonder if a 90degree 24 pin connector would fix the space issue. Anyone know what PSU will fit this chassis? Is there an easy way to tell?

[ArsE92]

Origin Unknown said:

Not looking to change the PC as the spec is just what I need par the GPU.

I see what you mean RE the limited space between the 24 pin power and the PCI-E slot. I'll have to open the case, measure up and see if what cards will fit. I wonder if a 90degree 24 pin connector would fix the space issue. Anyone know what PSU will fit this chassis? Is there an easy way to tell?

It looks like a fairly standard-sized PSU.

Some chat about what you're trying to do here.

I think the issue will be finding a card that fits. If it's a SFF card, how is that achieved? Fewer fans and therefore less ability to cool thus lower clock-speed?