Graphics Card

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   Hello. I have a rather old build in need of a new graphics card. My price range is between 150-275 dollars. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.

My Rig:

CPU: Intel Core i5-8600K 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  
Motherboard: ASRock Z370 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory 
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P300 ATX Mid Tower Case 
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 PRO OEM 64-bit   

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Digitalhighway Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Jun 2022 Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Digitalhighway Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Graphics Card Posted: 22 Jun 2022 at 8:57am
	Hello. I have a rather old build in need of a new graphics card. My price range is between 150-275 dollars. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks. My Rig: CPU: Intel Core i5-8600K 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler Motherboard: ASRock Z370 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory Case: Phanteks Eclipse P300 ATX Mid Tower Case Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 PRO OEM 64-bit

threadzipper1957 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05 Mar 2022 Status: Offline Points: 9365	Post Options Post Reply Quote threadzipper1957 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2022 at 10:56pm
	An 8600 CPU provides PCIE Gen3, a PCIE Gen 4 card can work, but not at its full potential of course. Graphics card are getting more affordable because crypto mining market collapsed. Cards that have been used for Crypto maining usually have flashed special firmware making them operate a higher speeds, getting the GPU to burn out. Sometimes these cards are sold cheap, don't fall into that, and when you want to take the risk, always first ask for a copy of the proof of purchase, I have met several cases, where people spent ??000, only to find the card is dead, and without proof of purchase, no warranty. Also check if the small seal stickers on the screws that attach the card to the heatsink are intact, if they are tampered with, no warranty. I think starting from a GTX 1050, and AMD RX5700, you should have good cards
	Kind Regards