Looking for a new GPU Next Gen capable?

DrumWorkshop · Jun 24, 2013

Hi, I'm currently building a new gaming computer and I am wondering what kind of graphics card I should get. My current budget would be around 200-300$. I would be willing to go over if it was really worth it. I want the best bang for my buck. But I still want to be able to play games at 1080p with as high graphics settings as I can. Any help would be nice. Thanks in advance! I also live in New Brunswick, Canada if that helps from order recommendations.

Sakkura · Jun 24, 2013

It's hard to know how hardware requirements will develop, but something like a Radeon HD 7950 makes sense. It has 3 GB VRAM standard, which might prove useful if games start sucking up a lot more VRAM because the upcoming consoles have access to rather large amounts of memory.
It also has pretty good performance for the price tag, especially if you overclock it.

Madn3ss795 · Jun 24, 2013

How's the rest of your new build?

DrumWorkshop · Jun 24, 2013

Yeah I was thinking about the 7950. But idk if I should go with AMD or nVidia. :/ And I currently have a new ATX case and asRock mobo coming in in the mail. I have an i5 2400s. I also have 6gb of ram. These are things I already had. Not willing to upgrade the rest right now but most likely will upgrade to an i7 in the future. Other recommendations for future upgrades are also accepted.

Madn3ss795 · Jun 24, 2013

I'm just curious on what PSU are you using?

DrumWorkshop · Jun 24, 2013

Currently running a dynex 540 watt PSU.

Sakkura · Jun 24, 2013

DrumWorkshop :

A Core i7 won't help much. Rather get the best possible Core i5 for your motherboard, and 8 GB RAM (though 8 GB isn't really needed in today's games).

Madn3ss795 · Jun 24, 2013

Bad PSU mate, really bad PSU. Most likely it won't handle your new VGA well. I'd suggest this combo:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $287.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-24 22:10 EDT-0400)

DrumWorkshop · Jun 24, 2013

Yeaah I already know the i7 won't give me much for gaming. But I also would like to have my computer work for other things like photoshop etc. And why exactly is my psu bad?

Madn3ss795 · Jun 24, 2013

DrumWorkshop :

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

DrumWorkshop · Jun 24, 2013

Ahh okay. Oh by the way I also currently have a 7770. Back to the subject should I got nVidia or amd and which specific card should I get?

Madn3ss795 · Jun 24, 2013

DrumWorkshop :

The 7870 XT posted above :ange:

Great performance for the price:

DrumWorkshop · Jun 25, 2013

Alright. Well should I just wait for the next series of cards?

Madn3ss795 · Jun 25, 2013

The next "next gen" card would be the GTX760 AKA OC-ed GTX660ti : http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-760-review-gk104,3542.html

A little better than a HD7950 but can't be OC-ed. Plus without free games, this card doesn't worth it IMO.

Sakkura · Jun 25, 2013

Madn3ss795 :

Same performance, same price, less OC potential, less free games, and perhaps particularly relevant to next-gen future-proofing: Less VRAM.

DrumWorkshop · Jun 26, 2013

What about the 660 ti? Seems pretty good. For now anyways. I could buy another one and run them both SLI.

Madn3ss795 · Jun 26, 2013

660ti is simply an under-clocked 760, and there are tons of problems with LIS-ing two 660ti.

DrumWorkshop · Jun 26, 2013

So would 2 crossfire 7950's be better?

Madn3ss795 · Jun 26, 2013

Sadly not since AMD's Crossfire may cause some shutterings. If you want stress-free dual graphic card setup later on then you should spend more and get a GTX760 + good PSU with wattage over 650w.

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