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Help choose GPU to raise Windows Index
Hi everyone.
My lowest score on Desktop Performance Index is 4.3 for Graphics and 4.6 for Gaming. The rest are CPU- 6.5, RAM- 7.0, and HDD- 5.3.
I am using Integrated Graphics and want to install an older GPU to get the Index somewhere near 6.5 or 7.
I don't Game but do a lot of photo editing on Elements 8 (which could be quicker), some video editing from Handycam, and use a HDTV as monitor, to play DVDs as second VDU.
To this point I have used IGUs on MBs, so I am feeling my way. I have researched and found AMD (ATI) 5750 ($135AUD)and 5770 ($145AUD) to be
1) still available from '09, and should be if want Crossfire in future
2) good processing grunt for inbetween GPU (low cost, low specs, low 5000 series - expensive 6000 series) and can port it to newer build and
3) won't break my bank.
If forum members have these cards what is their WEI?
I am keen on the Sapphire Radeon HD5770 1GB Vapor-X (from PC Case Gear).
Suggestions welcome.
Col
Last edited by earlyadopter; 04 Apr 2011 at 20:48. Reason: added new details