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10/23/12 at 5:38pm

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I have a:

ASRock Z68M-ITX/HT
i3-2120T

In a Apex MI-008 case.

I need GPU ideas. I am using this for a HTPC but have gotten into a few games that the Intel HD graphics just barley handle.

Basically it needs to fit, run off motherboard power, be single slot, passively cooled and operate with a PSU at or below 250w.

This is where it needs to go:

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10/23/12 at 5:40pm

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gtx 460, 6850, gts 450, 7770, 7750.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161417
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131475

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i7 3770k 4.5	GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3 Z77	PNY gtx 670	G. Skill Trident X 2400 8gb
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Intel 320 160gb	Maxtor 500gb	ASUS DVD Burner	H100i
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Intel 320 160gb	Maxtor 500gb	ASUS DVD Burner	H100i
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10/23/12 at 5:44pm

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Both need a 400 watt PSU.

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10/23/12 at 5:47pm

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A 7750 does not need a 400W psu.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5541/amd-radeon-hd-7750-radeon-hd-7770-ghz-edition-review/23 system load of 216 watt

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1854/14/
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/HD_7750/24.html

Ur i3 uses a looooootttttt less power than the AMD 3850 APU too..
Edited by Quesoblanco - 10/23/12 at 5:51pm

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Intel 320 160gb	Maxtor 500gb	ASUS DVD Burner	H100i
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Intel 320 160gb	Maxtor 500gb	ASUS DVD Burner	H100i
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Windows 8 Pro 64-bit	Achieva Shimian 1440p	Monoprice MX Black	SeaSonic X-750
Case	Mouse
Corsair 350D	Logitech G500
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10/23/12 at 5:54pm

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single slot as in pcie extension or as in even the heat sink has to be single slot?

Because if it is the latter you aren't going to be able to get a very high performing card.

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10/23/12 at 5:56pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quesoblanco

gtx 460, 6850, gts 450, 7770, 7750.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161417
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131475

all of the GPUs you have listed require a 6pin connector. lol

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
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2x WD Caviar Green(Storage) & Samsung Sinpoint F3	LG GH22NS50 (22X)	EK Supremacy Copper + 7970 Nickel + Asetal CSQ ...	Koolance Copper Core 240 Rad & 2x 120 Rad
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel Core i7 3770K @ 5Ghz 1.375V	ASRock z77 OC Forumla	HIS Radeon HD 7970 1120/1600 @1.2V	G Skill Trident X 2400Mhz 16GB
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	Cooling
2x WD Caviar Green(Storage) & Samsung Sinpoint F3	LG GH22NS50 (22X)	EK Supremacy Copper + 7970 Nickel + Asetal CSQ ...	Koolance Copper Core 240 Rad & 2x 120 Rad
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
XSPC D5 Vario and Bay Combo	Ultimate x64	BENQ 27"	Thermaltake Challenger Pro
Power	Case	Mouse	Audio
Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1300W	Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition	Thermaltake Theron	5.1 Logitech Surround Sound
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10/23/12 at 5:57pm

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You would need a card like a 6450, etc... They cannot play games, if you want games you will need a better PSU and stronger card.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel Core i7 3770K @ 5Ghz 1.375V	ASRock z77 OC Forumla	HIS Radeon HD 7970 1120/1600 @1.2V	G Skill Trident X 2400Mhz 16GB
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	Cooling
2x WD Caviar Green(Storage) & Samsung Sinpoint F3	LG GH22NS50 (22X)	EK Supremacy Copper + 7970 Nickel + Asetal CSQ ...	Koolance Copper Core 240 Rad & 2x 120 Rad
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
XSPC D5 Vario and Bay Combo	Ultimate x64	BENQ 27"	Thermaltake Challenger Pro
Power	Case	Mouse	Audio
Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1300W	Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition	Thermaltake Theron	5.1 Logitech Surround Sound
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Lamptron FC8 Fan Controller.
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel Core i7 3770K @ 5Ghz 1.375V	ASRock z77 OC Forumla	HIS Radeon HD 7970 1120/1600 @1.2V	G Skill Trident X 2400Mhz 16GB
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	Cooling
2x WD Caviar Green(Storage) & Samsung Sinpoint F3	LG GH22NS50 (22X)	EK Supremacy Copper + 7970 Nickel + Asetal CSQ ...	Koolance Copper Core 240 Rad & 2x 120 Rad
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
XSPC D5 Vario and Bay Combo	Ultimate x64	BENQ 27"	Thermaltake Challenger Pro
Power	Case	Mouse	Audio
Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1300W	Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition	Thermaltake Theron	5.1 Logitech Surround Sound
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10/23/12 at 5:59pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Socks keep you warm

all of the GPUs you have listed require a 6pin connector. lol

7750 does not require a 6 pin

The other ones could use adapters. Plus I was just naming the ones that would perfectly fine in that system without blowing up the power supply.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7 3770k 4.5	GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3 Z77	PNY gtx 670	G. Skill Trident X 2400 8gb
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Intel 320 160gb	Maxtor 500gb	ASUS DVD Burner	H100i
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Windows 8 Pro 64-bit	Achieva Shimian 1440p	Monoprice MX Black	SeaSonic X-750
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Corsair 350D	Logitech G500
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Core 2 Duo 2.4ghz	Nvidia 320m	8gb PNY ddr3 1066	250gb 5400RPM
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i7 3770k 4.5	GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3 Z77	PNY gtx 670	G. Skill Trident X 2400 8gb
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
Intel 320 160gb	Maxtor 500gb	ASUS DVD Burner	H100i
OS	Monitor	Keyboard	Power
Windows 8 Pro 64-bit	Achieva Shimian 1440p	Monoprice MX Black	SeaSonic X-750
Case	Mouse
Corsair 350D	Logitech G500
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Core 2 Duo 2.4ghz	Nvidia 320m	8gb PNY ddr3 1066	250gb 5400RPM
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Mac OS X Lion
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10/23/12 at 6:01pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by trulsrohk

single slot as in pcie extension or as in even the heat sink has to be single slot?
Because if it is the latter you aren't going to be able to get a very high performing card.

Might be able to get away with it sticking out a little bit.

I am just looking for something that will outperform my Intel HD graphics. I know I am not going to get super performance. I have looked around and would rather not pay restocking and shipping fees to return something when I can consult with everyone here on my options.

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2x160GB Cudas Raid 0	Win 7 Ultimate 64b	LG 19"	Corsair TX850
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10/23/12 at 6:03pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quesoblanco

7750 does not require a 6 pin

The other ones could use adapters. Plus I was just naming the ones that would perfectly fine in that system without blowing up the power supply.

OK, seriously though his system is limited with that 250W PSU, i would recommend atleast minimum for a 7750 up a 350W.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel Core i7 3770K @ 5Ghz 1.375V	ASRock z77 OC Forumla	HIS Radeon HD 7970 1120/1600 @1.2V	G Skill Trident X 2400Mhz 16GB
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	Cooling
2x WD Caviar Green(Storage) & Samsung Sinpoint F3	LG GH22NS50 (22X)	EK Supremacy Copper + 7970 Nickel + Asetal CSQ ...	Koolance Copper Core 240 Rad & 2x 120 Rad
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
XSPC D5 Vario and Bay Combo	Ultimate x64	BENQ 27"	Thermaltake Challenger Pro
Power	Case	Mouse	Audio
Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1300W	Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition	Thermaltake Theron	5.1 Logitech Surround Sound
Other
Lamptron FC8 Fan Controller.
View all

hide details

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel Core i7 3770K @ 5Ghz 1.375V	ASRock z77 OC Forumla	HIS Radeon HD 7970 1120/1600 @1.2V	G Skill Trident X 2400Mhz 16GB
Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	Cooling
2x WD Caviar Green(Storage) & Samsung Sinpoint F3	LG GH22NS50 (22X)	EK Supremacy Copper + 7970 Nickel + Asetal CSQ ...	Koolance Copper Core 240 Rad & 2x 120 Rad
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
XSPC D5 Vario and Bay Combo	Ultimate x64	BENQ 27"	Thermaltake Challenger Pro
Power	Case	Mouse	Audio
Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1300W	Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition	Thermaltake Theron	5.1 Logitech Surround Sound
Other
Lamptron FC8 Fan Controller.
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