System graphics upgrade to run BF4 & COD Ghost

ssgmike · Nov 16, 2013

My system config at this time is the following:
HP ENVY Phoenix i5-3570 3.4Ghz with 24GB RAM, 600W power supply, Windows 8 [ not upgraded to 8.1 yet ] AMD Radeon HD7670 w 1GB RAM. HP 23" 1080P LED display.

I am debating on whether to upgrade my graphics card to the NVidia EVGA GTX 760 w 2 GB RAM which seems to be really good card.

Or passing this onto my son and buying a Cyberpower, iBuypower or XOTIC based on there ratings. Budget is $1000.00

rolandzhang3 · Nov 16, 2013

That's definitely a good enough system to upgrade the graphics card so no real need to go for an entirely new build

The question is what's the amp reading on the +12v rail of the PSU? have a look inside the case at the PSU sticker

A Radeon 7970/280x will do you justice in BF4 and other future releases

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr928xoc3gd
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100363l

If it's just a regular fairly crappy OEM "600W" PSU then consider replacing that as well

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-power-supply-sp650pcbus

ssgmike · Nov 17, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

thanks for the fast response.

The reading on the 12V is as follows:
+12Va 18amp
+12Vb 18amp
+12Vc 12amp
+12Vd 10amp

will check out the Radeon 7970 / 290X

ssgmike · Nov 17, 2013

bishopi5 :

I've been reading about the GTX 760 w 2GB and like it. Seems to me NVidia has less headaches them AMD

ssgmike · Nov 17, 2013

once I figure this out will select as solution
thanks

rolandzhang3 · Nov 17, 2013

That power supply should be sufficient, the 280x/7970 is a much better performer than the 760

ssgmike · Nov 17, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

thanks will check it out

ssgmike · Nov 17, 2013

went to Amazon, and see various manufacturer's any recommendation?

Gigabyte R9 280X GDDR5-3GB DVI-I/HDMI/2xMini DP OC Graphics Card

Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 DVI-I/DVI-D/HDMI/DP Dual-X OC Version (UEFI) PCI-Express Graphics Card 11221-00-20G

XFX RADEON Double D R9 280X 1000MHz BOOST Ready 3GB DDR5 2XmDP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Cards R9-280X-TDFD

rolandzhang3 · Nov 17, 2013

I'd go with either the Gigabyte or Sapphire card, whichever is cheaper

Just hope that you have the appropriate PCI-E power connectors to power them haha

ssgmike · Nov 17, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

both same price. I have 2 6 pin p/s connectors

rolandzhang3 · Nov 17, 2013

The 280x usually requires a 6 pin and an 8 pin connector though, the 760 usually requires two 6 pins with the exception of the Asus model which uses a single 8 pin

If your connectors are the 6+2 type, you could use them as both 6 and 8

ssgmike · Nov 17, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

they sure tend to make life difficult

rolandzhang3 · Nov 17, 2013

Yeah they sure do :|

If you're not gonna bother with a new PSU, this 7950 requires only two 6 pins

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202007&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

ssgmike · Nov 22, 2013

rolandzhang3 :

Hi back again. After much information from you, doing some further research etc I have decided to go with the "Gigabyte R9 270X GDDR5-2GB 2xDVI/HDMI/DP OC Graphics Card (GV-R927XOC-2GD)" Also reading reviews on Amazon helped especially when a couple of reviewers mentioned running BF4 so I know this will handle COD Ghosts with no issues. Now just waiting for the big shopping days coming up to see the price drop from $199.00. But if the holiday prices are good maybe the Rp280x may be an outside choice, now at $319.00.

thanks again for you help. marking this closed

By the way reading this gave me a better understanding http://toptengamer.hubpages.com/hub/Best-COD-Graphics-Card#

rolandzhang3 · Nov 22, 2013

The 270x is just a rebranded 7870 and the price tag of 199 isn't anything spectacular to be honest

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r78702gd5toc

ssgmike · Nov 22, 2013

bishopi5 :

yes you did answer this for me and appreciate all the information.

rolandzhang3 · Nov 23, 2013

Or the 7950, depends which one is cheaper

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