PC Graphics

[trenton]

Hello I want to switch from a 2GB graphics card to 4GB, since I believe that's what most Console games are using and I "need" to do some more serious gaming with immersive experiences.

What I need help with is compatibility or the most efficient graphics upgrade, and to know if I have a bottleneck aside from my graphics card, all feedback is appreciated.

I can already play all modern games it's just a question of my graphic settings in-game, in Dark Soul 3 currently I'm on medium-low and I want to max everything, just to give you an idea of my personal benchmark.

Requirements:

Used or new is fine

$700 Canadian limit (fun fact I paid $480 CA for this PC)

Prefer online purchases

Quality to play the "majority" of games on high-ultra graphics

Specs copied from AMD Radeon Settings

Radeon Software Version - 17.4.4

Radeon Software Edition - Crimson ReLive

Graphics Chipset - AMD Radeon R9 200 Series

Memory Size - 2048 MB

Memory Type - GDDR5

Core Clock - 938 MHz

Windows Version - Windows 8.1 (64 bit)

System Memory - 8 GB

CPU Type - AMD FX(tm)-8350 Eight-Core Processor

Graphics Card Manufacturer - Powered by AMD

Graphics Chipset - AMD Radeon R9 200 Series

Device ID - 6939

Vendor ID - 1002

SubSystem ID - 200F

SubSystem Vendor ID - 1787

Revision ID - 00

Bus Type - PCI Express 3.0

Current Bus Settings - PCI Express 2.0 x16

BIOS Version - 015.046.000.021

BIOS Part Number - 113-T41G02-002L

BIOS Date - 2014/08/19 22:37

Memory Size - 2048 MB

Memory Type - GDDR5

Memory Clock - 1375 MHz

Core Clock - 938 MHz

Total Memory Bandwidth - 176 GByte/s

Memory Bit Rate - 5.50 Gbps

2D Driver File Path - /REGISTRY/MACHINE/SYSTEM/ControlSet001/Control/Class/{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}/0001

[plumboby]

go with a Rx560 OC 4G they are good cards I got 1 myself they are great cards for the price. Another option could be go with the rx570 OC4G or rx580 if you can find 1 cheap enough but threw out the whole range can play most new release games @ medium. My Sapphire Pulse rx560oc 4G I got brand new boxing days sales $200 nz goes prety good can play the Witcher3 on medium without struggling smooth as butter even playing the Alpha release of The Hunt showdown at 30-40 fps without an issue. Comes to your budget & what your looking for. The 560 range is the budget but range where it give a gtx 1050ti a run for there $ better than they ever been reviewed. Great for price & power. tho any of the 500 range from 60 onwards are good cards.

[plumboby]

will advise tho you will need to be running 10 to get the most from these new cards as 8.1 isnt supported & a new PSU of above 500w to take as consideration. Its why when I bought my new card I went for price & allowed in my budget for a new PSU as a safe guard safenet

[trenton]

I'm looking at this RX 560 https://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-Radeon-GDDR5-Graphics-RX560-O4G-EVO/dp/B076FL47B7/ref=pd_sbs_147_3?_encod... ​

and RX 550

https://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-Radeon-Graphics-RX550-4G-Graphic/dp/B06ZY7QL8M/ref=pd_sbs_147_1?_encoding...

These are both 4 GB GDDR5 but the 550 is cheaper, why is that?

These are both ASUS Radeon I think they're compatible with my specs right?

What variety do I have with my info to use different graphics cards? Anything Radeon?

[black_zion]

Want to max everything you're going to need a Vega 56 or Vega 64, both of which are well over $1000 CAD thanks to the cryptocurrency miners, plus you're going to need a faster CPU.

[plumboby · Accepted solution]

go with the lesser rx 500 series of cards still good value for price power quality & go as good as any vegas atm. I recomend the mid range rx series as still a few of them around & so under rated cards for what they are & price & settings & games played with multitasking & other activities. I swear by my rx560 minus drivers being horrible & only new to the AMD graphics card range as the price was right & great value for the oomph & preformance.

[plumboby]

radeon is fine I got a sapphire pulse rx560oc 4Gcan handle games like the witcher 3 mediums settings no issues most modern games run without issues the 55 only for e sports e gaming media card. The 560 is base range gaming and these cards go realy well I am impressed give a 1050ti a run for there $ even 1060s no issues. Saphire cards naturally have better OC frequencys better cards than any 3rd party cards tho u cant go wrong with asus or gigabyte.

[trenton]

Thank you everyone for the input

I just purchased an:

ASUS Radeon RX 550 4G GDDR5 DP HDMI DVI AMD Graphics Card (RX550-4G)

If this new one doesn't work the way I want it I'll use my warranty and switch for something stronger, and I'll come back to review your suggestions again.

Cheers!

[goodplay]

Good luck with a warranty claim based on some noob suggestion of a card to run high/max settings for your games.

If you want some serious/real advice, post INFORMATION REQUIRED WHEN POSTING A QUESTION​

An R9 200 is not enough(download/install gpu-z, use the 'Lookup' function to find exact model of card).

Before you take advice from someone, check their history.

[plumboby]

the 550 be very weak card only good for e sports titles really & streaming its why I went the 560 for something beefier tho I dont game alot of the time either I do alot of reading & forum work & help.