Resolved What GPU?

I have decided to purchase a new GPU. Nvidia's G-Force in a GTX-460 or 465 EVGA package looks good to me. However, when shop, I find that there are many different ones. I understand some of the differences, and choose one with 1GB memory. I notice that an additional difference is its speed, and DDR5. I have DDR3 RAM, are they compatible? What recommendation can I glean from members more knowledgeable than me? (that should include 99% of the BBS)

 

1. Look for GPU speed. Some cards are factory overclocked.
2. RAM - Generally, more the merrier.
3. RAM Type/speed - DDR5 with 512 MB would in general outperform a card with DDR3 RAm & 1 GB.
4. There is no correlation with type of RAM in your computer & on the graphics card. They are independent of each other.
5. Before purchasing the new card, check whether your existing PSU can take the load of the system & new card or not. Most of the times, you have to upgrade the PSU as well.

 

Thank you for the excellent answer.
1. Is a factory overclocked or superclocked GPU appropriate for a low to medium gamer, more involved in video productions?
5. In anticipation of the purchase I bought and and installed a Corsair 650W.

 

Forget about overclocking if you want to keep your card happy. Overclocking increases heat load & reduces life of the components. Any way about 5-7% is the average increase in the performance. Go this way only if you are very short on cash or play a game which is unplayable on card's default settings.

That should take care of everything except high end cards.

 

am i wrong to think there was an option to delete a post?

(i wanted to point out you might need to upgrade your PSU then noticed you had the covered already)