What video card should I start my build with?

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I'm looking to build a semi-budget ($600 or less) gaming PC in the next six months or so that will play Guns of Icarus online, Sanctum 2, Shogun 2, Medieval 2, M&B Bannerlords, stuff like that.

I have no idea what video card to start with - it has to be air-cooled with fans (not comfortable with liquid cooling), support Dx 10, carry 1 GB VRAM and shader support, and ideally cost $150 or less. The type of chips available and the number of generations on-market now is a little daunting. Any advice?

I'm also planning on building with a Quad 2.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM and supporting Win 7 64-bit.

starpc11 · Accepted Answer

I would go with a amd hd 7770 a good midrange graphic card for gaming  , another one is a  gtx 650 ti a step up from the gtx 550 ti  there are no liqiud cooled  graphic cards most of them has fans with  cooling pipes installed to keep them cool

Xyso · Answer

Hi,

You'll just have to search for yourself and find something that catches your eye.

Start here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709+4017+600007779&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&IsNodeId=1&Subcategory=48&description=&hisInDesc=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&AdvancedSearch=1&srchInDesc=#


There's such a long URL because I've already narrowed it for you as to the specs you mentioned i.e. 1GB GDDR5 RAM, around $150. 

I'd go for as high as your budget allows, normally gaining you more features. Those are on pages 3 and  4. (click the tiny number 3 or 4 at the bottom of the listings)


If my answer helps you, please vote me Best Answer.


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At your service,
Hugh


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buddy12 · Answer

Radeon 7750

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