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So i am buying a new desktop computer and i wanted to put in a graphics driver that can handle FPS games.

So i was wondering what are some good graphics drivers that you can get for around 200-300 dollars?

We need to know a few things.

*What is your processor?
*What is your motherboard?
*what is the make and model and wattage of your power supply?

(03-13-2016, 01:31 AM)Timster Wrote: [ -> ]We need to know a few things.

*What is your processor?
*What is your motherboard?
*what is the make and model and wattage of your power supply?

https://www.budgetpc.com.au/refurbished-dell-990-tower-pc

Well the good news is the processor is plenty good. You will most definitely need to upgrade your power supply. I would suggest a branded power supply over 500 watts. From what I can tell it looks like you do have a pci-e X16 slot available there (blue). You could go all out with a GTX 970 that will put you at about $300 or you could go with a r9 380 that will put you at a little over $200. Both are very good cards. A good ebay search might net you a really good deal on a card.

A quick search on both cards Timster suggested came up with these prices.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Quieter-Graphics-04G-P4-2974-KR/dp/B00NVODXR4
This one I have in my gaming machine, it performs real good.
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G
Newegg: $324.00

For the r9 380: MSI R9 380 GAMING 4G Graphics Card
Amazon: $219.00
I partially a proponent of MSI gaming cards, but EVGA's are my second go to.

(03-13-2016, 03:11 PM)Timster Wrote: [ -> ]Well the good news is the processor is plenty good. You will most definitely need to upgrade your power supply. I would suggest a branded power supply over 500 watts. From what I can tell it looks like you do have a pci-e X16 slot available there (blue). You could go all out with a GTX 970 that will put you at about $300 or you could go with a r9 380 that will put you at a little over $200. Both are very good cards. A good ebay search might net you a really good deal on a card.

would this be a good option?
https://www.budgetpc.com.au/computer-hardware/computer-components/video-cards/nvidia-geforce-gtx-960-gpu-2gb-gddr5-memory-1190-1253-mhz?___SID=U

The 960 is ok however if you could swing just a bit more for the 970 you will almost double your performance in some cases.
https://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-970-vs-GeForce-GTX-960

As Kevin pointed out I am seeing some 970's going for just a touch over the $300 mark.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487136&cm_re=gtx_970-_-14-487-136-_-Product

What games are you wanting to play?
How many monitors and what resolution are you going to be using with the card?

MyComputerIsFried why did you delete this Thread ?

I have restore because I see no reason for deleting