So I need some suggestions regarding my GPU upgrade

dmaxpower24

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Ok, so this is the deal, I am planning to upgrade my GPU in my current computer from an AMD Radeon 6670 to either a GTX 660, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127699&clickid=WY-TJPR67TllWBfSc425J2-KUkTUQ6XtU18pTA0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na
or the AMD Radeon R7 260X, http://www.amazon.com/MSI-R7-260X-DisplayPort-PCI-Express/dp/B00FR6XOQO
or the GTX 650ti, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130841

So what I need help on is deciding which one to buy, pretty much the 650ti is out of the question because it is just not a powerful as the other two and because the new R7 265 may become an option as well. Also, the more important part is whether or not the GPU that I choose will be compatible with my current PC motherboard and CPU and what not.
http://www.legitreviews.com/cyberpower-gamer-ultra-2098-budget-gaming-pc-review_1762
 
If the motherboard has a PCI-e x16 slot, you can run any single GPU. The PCI-e standards (1.0, 1.1, 2.0, etc.) are all backwards compatible. The card will be restricted to the bandwidth of whichever version your motherboard has. Just make sure your PSU can handle the new card.

As for which card, I'd wait for the R7 265 and see if the price is where it should be. Otherwise, get the GTX 660, it's the next most powerful GPU on your list.
 


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A PCI-e 1.0 slot will work but will bottleneck the bandwidth of upper mid range and high end cards. The GPU's you are looking at might get limited a bit, but not horribly bad.

The PSU is an issue as well, considering there is no real information listed beyond wattage. Need to make sure there are sufficient Amps on the +12v rail and the required power connections for the card you want to buy.
 

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Wow thats a bear right there, I have a 2005 Silverado 2500HD with a 6.0 368ci in it
And I was also planning on upgrading the PSU along with the GPU. Looking at the Corsair CX500 and but again not sure if that will fit my case and motherboard.

But here is the current power supply I have, considering that I don't know much about this, could you tell me if I am able to use these cards with this PSU?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159062&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Power%20Supplies-_-CoolMax-_-17159062&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=3630615&SID=
 


That PSU is bad, not even 80+ certified and no PCI-e connectors is a good indication that it wasn't build with quality parts.. I wouldn't trust it with a new card. Corsair, XFX, PC Power & Cooling and Seasonic make nice PSU's. I like OCZ's as well but the warranty situation is questionable. You want at least 80+ Bronze certified.

If you upgrade the GPU and PSU now, you can always upgrade the mobo later if needed.

As for the truck, I've hoping to change it over to a Duramax Diesel sometime in the future. 6 mpg is getting old, lol. Tires are cheap at least, running 37" Humvee military surplus tires. It's a work in progress.
 

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Its a beauty, I had an 81 k1500, fully restored with a rough country 4 inch lift and 38's on it... I loved that truck until it took a shit last year...

So are there any specific PSUs that you could recommend for under $60, currently I am looking at the CX500 which is about $50 on Amazon.
 


If this is the one you're looking at:
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-Watt-CX500/dp/B0092ML0MY
Then that should be plenty for your needs.

 


Yes, you should be fine getting the 660 or R7 265 (should you decide to wait and see what they come priced at) with that PSU. When you get a new card, be sure to follow these steps:

1. Uninstall the current Radeon Driver
2. Replace the card with your new one
3. Run CCleaner
4. Reboot
5. Intall the latest driver from nVidia/AMD

This will remove all remnants of the old driver and prevent conflicts with the new one.
 


Never know if they do it that way. If you have any issues, then they probably didn't. Can always do it yourself if you have issues after.