Want to upgrade my graphics card

ohno21212 · Dec 11, 2013

Hello all,

I've had a GTX 550ti for a while, but its starting to lag behind and I would like to upgrade. I have a decent amount of disposable income right now, so I'd ideally like to get the best card I can with my system specs. Not too too expensivebut good. I was looking for suggestions/ advice on which graphics card would be best for me.

Here are my specs, if you need anything else I'd be happy to provide it:
MotherBoard: ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Graphics card: Geforce GTX 550Ti
Ram: 8 Gigs
Processor: Intel Core I5-3570K @ 3.4GHZ (4 CPUs)
Case:Coolermaster HAF 922
Psu: 600w corsair

Thanks a lot,

-Ohno21212

clutchc · Dec 11, 2013

The most important spec needed is the make/model of the PSU.

skit75 · Dec 11, 2013

You should list your power supply also.

clutchc beat me to it. =)

ohno21212 · Dec 11, 2013

Updated. I have a 600w corsair psu

clutchc · Dec 11, 2013

I hate to keep running you in circles, but a budget would be helpful. So would the resolution of your monitor. With a 600W Corsair and an i5-3570K, you can use just about any card on the market.

ohno21212 · Dec 11, 2013

Haha, Don't worry about running me in cIrcles. Probably under 4 or 500 although if I can get one that's significantly better fit I could be persuaded to spend a bit more. I'm currently using 2 monitors. Both 1920x 1080. The one I use for gaming is 25 in hp and the other is a 21 inch ensignia tv.

clutchc · Dec 11, 2013

$400-$500! Wow.
A GTX 780: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%204020&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&SrchInDesc=gtx%20780&Page=1&PageSize=20
Or a R9-290: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%204020&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&SrchInDesc=r9&Page=1&PageSize=20
... would be at the high end of that price range. And either would be enough card to play any game at 1080p at max settings with your i5-3470K.

If you want to keep the price closer to $400...
The GTX 770: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%204020&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&SrchInDesc=GTX%20770&Page=1&PageSize=20
Or the R9-280X: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%204019%20600473898&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&SrchInDesc=280x&Page=1&PageSize=20
..would be nearly as powerfull and still allow max settings in most games at 1080p. Just look for at least 2GB VRAM.

ohno21212 · Dec 11, 2013

Ok cool. If i was looking for something closer to 300 hypothetically, what would you recommend?

Redheadsrule13 · Dec 11, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn770oc4gd
It's closer to $400 than $300, but it'll support a dual monitor setup and run everything at almost, if not entirely, maxed out.
Plus the cooling is excellent which will allow for greater performance from GPU boost.

clutchc · Dec 11, 2013

GTX 770.

Redheadsrule has found a good bargain for that card.

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