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New GPU to go with an old CPU

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  • Pentium
  • CPUs
  • Components
  • GPUs
  • Bottleneck
  • Graphics Cards
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December 22, 2013 5:35:13 AM

Hey guys
So I'm looking for the best video card that will not be bottlenecked by an Intel pentium e6700 3.20Ghz processor I have. I currently have a Radeon HD 3870. Im on a budget so upgrading CPU, motherboard etc. is not an option. Any help from you guys would be appreciated. :) 

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December 22, 2013 5:40:20 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($95.38 @ Newegg)
Total: $95.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-22 08:40 EST-0500)
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December 22, 2013 5:41:20 AM

Evga gtx 550 ti. I picked one up last year brand new on eBay for a hundred and ten bucks. It worked well for me but I built a new gaming rig and upgraded to an evga gtx 770. Such improvement. Much gpu. Wow
EDIT the guy above me is right, the 7770 is a better choice
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December 22, 2013 6:30:32 AM

Thanks guys for the fast answers, I'll go with the 7770 :) 
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December 22, 2013 6:53:00 AM

You are welcome.
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December 22, 2013 7:55:12 AM

For the same kind of money you get the next,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $89.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-22 10:45 EST-0500)

Whether that will be bottlenecked (more) i can't say,but i would choose that or the next for the small price difference,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($105.38 @ Newegg)
Total: $105.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-22 10:44 EST-0500)
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