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What is the best 2.0 x16 PCI-Express I can get?

xFlawlessBloodx's Avatar xFlawlessBloodx3/17/13 1:06 am
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3/20/2013 4:08 pm
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I'm willing to upgrade my PSU, it is currently at 300w. I'm looking for the best 2.0 x 16 pci express card for UNDER!!!!!!!!!!! $150.

My current specs:
Intel core 2 duo 38500 @3.16 ghz
300w PSU
intel HD graphics
4 gb ram (I think)

I'm currently getting 60-70 fps in a plains biome on the lowest settings with Optifine.

My goal is to get 60+ on normal-high settings in preferrably any biome.

Any recommendations??
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1001zippy
03/20/2013 4:08 pm
Level 15 : Journeyman Narwhal
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The 7770's a great card for Minecraft. It's what I chose for my build since I, like you, only really play Minecraft at the moment. The 7770 normally can get me 60+ FPS on the highest settings, so I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who's just looking to play Minecraft with it.
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relworPstar
03/17/2013 1:16 am
Level 15 : Journeyman Architect
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yea. but if ur max is 150 hit up the ati radeon 7770 or the nvidia gtx 650 depending on if u like ati or nvidia, but personally i would spend the extra money and get a 660ti, it will last longer in terms of gaming, games keep getting better - BUT if all u do is minecraft then the $150 lock is good. But dont forget tastes change and as u get older u might play other games so thats why i would pick a 600ti.

But idk ur specs so u may not get full potential out of the 660ti if u have an older processor and motherboard, which i think u do since u only have PCIe 2.0

Either way, go with 7770 or 650 if u only play minecraft, otherwise boost it up to the 660ti which is best value for dollar and 7th in the lead of high end cards.
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xFlawlessBloodx
03/17/2013 1:44 am
Level 2 : Apprentice Ranger
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Ok, thanks. My motherboard is rather old, it is from a Dell Inspiron 530. I've done research and most people say it has a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, so I was worried that the 3.0s wouldn't fit.
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relworPstar
03/17/2013 1:10 am
Level 15 : Journeyman Architect
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Radeon HD 7770. Its also compatible for PCI-e 3.0 - but no card fully utilizes even the 2.0 yet so you will be perfectly fine.
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xFlawlessBloodx
03/17/2013 1:13 am
Level 2 : Apprentice Ranger
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Wait, really? So would any 3.0 graphics card fit in my x16 express slot? Sorry, I'm kind of new to this.
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