Upgrading my GPU, need help.

JerryJTJ

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Hey guys, I'm thinking of upgrading my GPU (Radeon HD 7570) to a better one and I need your help deciding.

My current specs (HP H8-1513c):
http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay?javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.prp_ba847bafb2a2d782fcbb0710b053ce01=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c03635878-7%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.tpst=ba847bafb2a2d782fcbb0710b053ce01&sp4ts.oid=5330773&ac.admitted=1386052158642.876444892.199480143

I'm looking for a mid-high end GPU ~$200, give or take and that you can get in Canada. Also any other considerations, like upgrading my PSU for the new GPU, etc.

I don't really have any specific preferations for brand or anything, I'll be getting the card around Christmas.

Thanks and sorry if I left out anything! Any advice/comments are appreciated!
 
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Good thing the 7870 is not short in supply in Canada.

I'd happily stand by Sapphire's good reputation for graphics cards
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025

Or you can get this a little cheaper. It has only one fan but blows most of the hot air out the rear of the case.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161404

I'd suggest a PSU of at least 500w to power the card without any worry. Or if you have a 450w from a reliable brand that should work too.


edit: I found the same Sapphire card for cheaper at NCIX.ca
http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=78690&vpn=11199-16-20G&manufacture=SAPPHIRE&promoid=1029

...as well as one from Asus. This one appears to come with a free game from AMD which sweetens...
Good thing the 7870 is not short in supply in Canada.

I'd happily stand by Sapphire's good reputation for graphics cards
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202025

Or you can get this a little cheaper. It has only one fan but blows most of the hot air out the rear of the case.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161404

I'd suggest a PSU of at least 500w to power the card without any worry. Or if you have a 450w from a reliable brand that should work too.


edit: I found the same Sapphire card for cheaper at NCIX.ca
http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=78690&vpn=11199-16-20G&manufacture=SAPPHIRE&promoid=1029

...as well as one from Asus. This one appears to come with a free game from AMD which sweetens the deal.
http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=73627&vpn=HD7870-DC2-2GD5-V2&manufacture=ASUS&promoid=1029
 
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JerryJTJ

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Thanks! Do you have any recommendations for a good PSU? Sorry, I'm not the best at this stuff. ;P