In need of an Upgrade from HD6850 TO GTX 670

n7ad-sli · May 23, 2013

Hey Guys,

I would like to upgrade my hd 6850, to a gtx 670 but I am really unsure as to which type of card is the best to get. I have checked other forums but to no avail. I would really appreciate if someone could share some light on this issue. Also, money is not an issue here as I have been saving up but also, I am still questioning whether the card would be ok in my current set up as seen below.

I have been looking at some 670's for example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASUS-GeForce-GTX-670-DirectCU-II-TOP-2-GB-GDDR5-PCI-Express-3-0-/151046661037?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item232b1523ad. Correct me if I am wrong but is this the same card as this, http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_670_Direct_Cu_II/33.html

Or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/evga-gtx-670-ftw-New-sealed-graphics-card-/121113548173?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item1c32ee158d. I just want the best card for a 670. Im becoming familar with overclocking but that would be a plus for the future. I have been told the first link I have given is the best type of 670 I can get but there are other types but Im not sure on this part. Also would my current setup be ok for the card or would I need to for example upgrade the PSU? Heating be a problem etc, any factors to be taken into account? Btw Im from UK.

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Socket AM3 3.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache CPU

- Coolermaster silent 80plus Certified Efficiency PSU 400w

- 8GB Dual Channel G-Skill RIPJAW DDR3 1600MHz

- AMD ATi Radeon HD 6850 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E Graphics Card

- Asus M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 880G CrossfireX Motheboard

-Coolermaster Elite 430 All Black Interior Mid Tower Case with Side Window

Thanks Guys

swifty_morgan · May 23, 2013

get a 2gig 7870. your processor couldn't push a bigger card...... and your power supply won't run it either.

Onus · May 23, 2013

^+1. That may be one of the few CM PSUs that doesn't fail competent technical reviews, but it's still too small. I'd look for something in the 500W-550W range, preferably built by Seasonic, FSP, Enermax/LEPA, or Super Flower.

17seconds · May 23, 2013

You've already picked it yourself... that Asus GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP card is most definitely the best GTX 670 you can get. It's still the only card to score a perfect '10' on TechPowerUp. You will need to upgrade your PSU though.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_670_Direct_Cu_II/33.html

n7ad-sli · May 23, 2013

Onus :

Thanks for the reply. Yea I was told the PSU is not really reliable, alot of people have had problems with them Im thinking of upgrading that to this Corsair, what do you think?, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139022&Tpk=Corsair%20Enthusiast%20TX850%20V2%20850W. Wouldnt mind one from Seasonic, can you provide some links please? Appreciated

n7ad-sli · May 23, 2013

17seconds :

Thanks for the reply. Yea Im rallying towards this one and will need a new PSU but if I do this would my system run smooth without no problems? Its only because I no this card is a beast but Obviously my specs arnt as special. Im looking for a huge GPU upgrade then in time will proceed towards the cpu and board.

Onus · May 23, 2013

For a single GTX670, this $70 XFX will do: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013 but it is not modular. If you prefer modular PSUs, then this $80 Seasonic would be my choice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119

n7ad-sli · May 23, 2013

Onus :

Thanks. I prefer modular to be honest, dont want unnecessary cluter. Also would there be any other problems if I were to buy the GTX 670 one that I listed or is there any other alternative?

17seconds · May 23, 2013

n7ad-sli :

If you are eventually going to upgrade other components, that card is pretty sweet in the price range. The only question is if you want to wait until the GTX 770 and GTX 760 Ti are released to see if prices change.

swifty_morgan · May 23, 2013

the 770 is out.

17seconds · May 23, 2013

swifty_morgan :

Not so fast there, Swifty. The GTX 770 is due out a week from today. Do you have other news?

swifty_morgan · May 23, 2013

here's one, and you can see the rest if you try'

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133489

17seconds · May 23, 2013

swifty_morgan :

That was a GTX 780.

swifty_morgan · May 23, 2013

lol.......woops. dammit!........... lol. guess I picked the up from matts above.

n7ad-sli · May 24, 2013

17seconds :

Thanks for the all the replies. Wow, Gtx 770... lol I didnt even think that far but I might just wait for a week or so just to see the prices matto17secs. Yes Im thinking about upgrading other components later on but I really want to upgrade the GPU and PSU. , but howmuch do you think the price would go down if I were to wait? Im thinking of getting the gtx 670 ftw version instead of asus

Quick Q.. Would this still be big upgrade considering the fact that my cpu is not all that good? Going to be playing on a 1680*1050

swifty_morgan · May 24, 2013

get a 2gig 7870.

Onus · May 24, 2013

For 1680x1050, get a GTX650Ti Boost Edition and call it a day, or maybe a HD7850. One GB of VRAM should be sufficient for that resolution.

swifty_morgan · May 24, 2013

1gig isn't enough. I've been down the 1680x1050 road.

17seconds · May 24, 2013

n7ad-sli :

17seconds :

Thanks for the all the replies. Wow, Gtx 770... lol I didnt even think that far but I might just wait for a week or so just to see the prices matto17secs. Yes Im thinking about upgrading other components later on but I really want to upgrade the GPU and PSU. , but howmuch do you think the price would go down if I were to wait? Im thinking of getting the gtx 670 ftw version instead of asus

Quick Q.. Would this still be big upgrade considering the fact that my cpu is not all that good? Going to be playing on a 1680*1050

I don't think we'll see price drops until the GTX 760 Ti hits in early June, which is apparently a week or two away.

n7ad-sli · May 24, 2013

Onus :

I was checking other cards such as the one you mentioned but I am going to upgrade other components soon thats why I was thinking of getting a gtx 670 ftw now so I wouldnt think what if with the other cards

n7ad-sli · May 24, 2013

swifty_morgan :

Yea thats what I was thinking, my current one is 1gb

n7ad-sli · May 24, 2013

Onus :

I dont think these cards will be enough to max the up coming games like watch dogs and so on unless you think it will but im still open to other options so thank you for your reply

n7ad-sli · May 24, 2013

Also If I am to get the gtx 670 I will also need to upgrade the PSU, I was thinking a Corsair cx 600, maybe this-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Corsair-Builder-Series-CX600-80-Bronze-600W-Power-Supply-PSU-CP-9020048-UK-/130890343217?pt=UK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH&hash=item1e79ac2331

Will this be enough for the card and my system?

Onus · May 24, 2013

If XFX or other Seasonic-built PSUs are available to you, I would choose one of those. The Corsair CX units were built by CWT using some inferior Samxon capacitors known for early failure. They don't suck, but there are better choices.

n7ad-sli · May 25, 2013

Onus :

Thanks for the reply. I would have gone for Seasonic, but problem is iv tried searching on Ebay Uk to find them but to no avail. I no they are the best you can get and I dont want my whole system to fail because of a shyt PSU. Can you provide a link for a seasonic psu captable with the gtx 670 and my system for UK? Sorry for being a bother but thanks I appreciate your efforts

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