- May 14, 2012
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Alright, so it's about that time where I need to upgrade one or two components in my PC (or peripheral device). Before I ask, I'll list my specs.
MOBO: Sabertooth Z77
RAM: 16GB @1600Mhz
CPU: 3570K OC to 4.2Ghz
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 680 (GV-N680OC-2GD)
Monitor: Samsung T260HD @60Hz (1920x1200)
Now here's my question, if I were to upgrade one of these components, clearly it should be either the GPU or monitor. The only problem is, I can only afford upgrading one, and I will have to get rid of the previous part before upgrading, no dual monitors or SLI. I get pretty great FPS with this card, the only thing is, I'm often capped at the 60FPS limit with this 60Hz monitor.
I am looking at either upgrading to a GTX 780Ti or the Asus VG278HE monitor. Should I get a better GPU so I can eventually get a better monitor that will allow me to take advantage of the new cards power, or a monitor to see how far my 680 can take me? Keep in mind, the VG278HE also has a lower res, at 1920x1080, so I'm assuming that that will also boost my performance on top of allowing me to actually see more frames with its 144Hz refresh rate. I'm just not sure which to go for, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced.
MOBO: Sabertooth Z77
RAM: 16GB @1600Mhz
CPU: 3570K OC to 4.2Ghz
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 680 (GV-N680OC-2GD)
Monitor: Samsung T260HD @60Hz (1920x1200)
Now here's my question, if I were to upgrade one of these components, clearly it should be either the GPU or monitor. The only problem is, I can only afford upgrading one, and I will have to get rid of the previous part before upgrading, no dual monitors or SLI. I get pretty great FPS with this card, the only thing is, I'm often capped at the 60FPS limit with this 60Hz monitor.
I am looking at either upgrading to a GTX 780Ti or the Asus VG278HE monitor. Should I get a better GPU so I can eventually get a better monitor that will allow me to take advantage of the new cards power, or a monitor to see how far my 680 can take me? Keep in mind, the VG278HE also has a lower res, at 1920x1080, so I'm assuming that that will also boost my performance on top of allowing me to actually see more frames with its 144Hz refresh rate. I'm just not sure which to go for, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced.
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