JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser .
Solved AMD Radeon R7 260X: is it good for Blender?
Hey all of you PC enthusiasts!
Today I struggle with a small problem.
I am going to be purchasing parts to build another PC soon, but I was wondering if AMD Radeon R7 260x with 2GB GDDR5 was good enough for rendering animations in Blender.
(blender.org)
OS
Windows 8.1 64-bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
AMD Vishera FX-8320 8-Core CPU @4.0 GHz (O.C.)
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ Socket ATX Motherboard with UEFI BIOS and USB 3.0
Memory
G.SKILL Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 RAM @1866 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS AMD Radeon R7 260X 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 GPU
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB HDD w/ 64MB Cache @7200 RPM
PSU
Corsair CX series CX500 500W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply
Case
Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-03 ATX-Compatible Mid-Tower Gaming Case
Cooling
Corsair Air Series White LED 120mm x 25mm fans
Keyboard
Logitech MK360 Wireless Unifying Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech M560 Wireless Unifying Mouse
Internet Speed
Approx. 50 Mbps
Browser
Internet Explorer; Google Chrome
Antivirus
Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security
New Member
VIP Member
Power User
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Self built
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790
Motherboard
GA-Z87X-D3H
Memory
G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire ATI Radeon R7 250
Sound Card
Realtek ALC892
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung UN32EH5000, Dell 1703FPT
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
WD5003AZEX
PSU
SeaSonic M12II SS-500GM
Case
Fractal Design Define R4
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9900ALED
Keyboard
Logitech K800
Mouse
Logitech M705
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Avast
Other Info
Bose Companion 2 Multimedia Speakers
New Member
VIP Member
Power User
You should be fine, as long as the card supports OpenGL.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Self built
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790
Motherboard
GA-Z87X-D3H
Memory
G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire ATI Radeon R7 250
Sound Card
Realtek ALC892
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung UN32EH5000, Dell 1703FPT
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
WD5003AZEX
PSU
SeaSonic M12II SS-500GM
Case
Fractal Design Define R4
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9900ALED
Keyboard
Logitech K800
Mouse
Logitech M705
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Avast
Other Info
Bose Companion 2 Multimedia Speakers
Thanks man. I didn't know it was on the website.
OS
Windows 8.1 64-bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
AMD Vishera FX-8320 8-Core CPU @4.0 GHz (O.C.)
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ Socket ATX Motherboard with UEFI BIOS and USB 3.0
Memory
G.SKILL Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 RAM @1866 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS AMD Radeon R7 260X 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 GPU
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB HDD w/ 64MB Cache @7200 RPM
PSU
Corsair CX series CX500 500W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply
Case
Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-03 ATX-Compatible Mid-Tower Gaming Case
Cooling
Corsair Air Series White LED 120mm x 25mm fans
Keyboard
Logitech MK360 Wireless Unifying Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech M560 Wireless Unifying Mouse
Internet Speed
Approx. 50 Mbps
Browser
Internet Explorer; Google Chrome
Antivirus
Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security
Well-Known Member
VIP Member
Guru
I just installed one of those from MSI, it does support OpenGL 4.3 and Dx 11.2.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Home made
CPU
AMD Ryzen7 2700x
Motherboard
Asus Prime x470 Pro
Memory
16GB Kingston 3600
Graphics Card(s)
Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
Hard Drives
Samsung 960 evo 250GB
PSU
Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
Case
Raidmax
Cooling
CCM Nepton 140xl
Internet Speed
40/2 Mbps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
WD
Today I struggle with a small problem. 
I am going to be purchasing parts to build another PC soon, but I was wondering if AMD Radeon R7 260x with 2GB GDDR5 was good enough for rendering animations in Blender.
