Getting a new graphics card, need help.

eXidus · Mar 13, 2014

I'm new when it comes to graphics cards, in the past I normally just bought the newer cards or a higher number on the card list to upgrade.

Current setup.

AMD FX-8 Core Black Edition - 9590
Nvidia Gtx 550 Ti
24 Gigs ram
Windows 7

I'm not really sure what I should get as an upgrade so I'm hoping you guys/gals can help me with that. My price tag is sitting at around $1200 for the card alone. I'm looking for something that's going to last, something that will allow me to max out any game I throw at it. Skyrim with ENG mods, Crisis 3, Metro Last Light etc etc.

Thanks in advance.

ModernWarfare · Mar 13, 2014

here you go you rich bastard

future proof---->http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-112260050g

or

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-06gp43791kr

Gee Bee · Mar 13, 2014

or if you prefer nvidia

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42884kr

eXidus · Mar 13, 2014

Nice, I'll have a look at this once I get home. Also, not really all that rich.. Just been saving for awhile.. Also tax return

ModernWarfare · Mar 13, 2014

if you really want something ANYTHING you throw at or even future games the gtx titan black is the way to go.

IRyannHD · Mar 13, 2014

I would suggest a 780TI 3Gb. Btw there is no such thing as future proof, you never know what they may come up with next that may render a 290x or 780ti useless in comparison.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-03G-P4-2881-KR/dp/B00GDIIIPW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394738704&sr=8-1&keywords=780TI+3gb

Gee Bee · Mar 13, 2014

the780 ti or 290 are ample unless your on super high resolution with say three [strike]1080p[/strike] 1440p monitors in portrait 7680x4320 then you will certainly need 6gbs vram the titan/black has.

IRyannHD · Mar 13, 2014

ModernWarfare :

Complete waste of money! A 780ti will out do a TITAN BLACK by far...

ModernWarfare · Mar 13, 2014

yea. r9 290x is my main recommendation.

IRyannHD · Mar 13, 2014

ModernWarfare :

I personally would go with a 780ti 3gb but both are very good cards.

eXidus · Mar 13, 2014

I'm running 1920 x 1080 duel 27', it's not eyefinity setup or anything just stand alone monitors. I'm leaning towards to 780 ti since I've always done I nvidia cards. The only reason I went with amd processor over Intel was price on that one.

ModernWarfare · Mar 13, 2014

yea you're right the gtx 780 ti is abit faster than the r9 290x. also you're right titan black is the most useless product

Gee Bee · Mar 13, 2014

eXidus :

Then you will be fine with 780/ti or 290/x

ModernWarfare · Mar 13, 2014

evga is the also superclocked edition get this-------->http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42884kr

eXidus · Mar 13, 2014

Awesome, 780 ti it is.. Thanks for the help everyone!

enemy1g · Mar 13, 2014

If you plan on dedicating a lot of time to Skyrim, I would suggest looking into replacing your AMD CPU with an Intel i5/i7. Your $1200 budget allows for a complete replacement of your CPU/MOBO/GPU. Reason being is that Skyrim performs a whole lot better with an Intel CPU, and if you're throwing mods on it, you're going to need the Intel CPU.

Switch over and pair it with a GTX 780 Ti or a Titan Black, and you're good to go.

ModernWarfare · Mar 13, 2014

holy sh** hes definetly right please allow me.

IRyannHD · Mar 13, 2014

Yeah I don't understand the Titan Black, waste of money, I think people buy it for the name. "oh I run a TITAN!" But I'm an Nvidia person so I would go with the 780ti 3gb, it runs slightly faster than the R9290x but they both run very fast and are very close in comparison, so it's more about personal preference.

eXidus · Mar 13, 2014

Nah I don't plan on dedicating to much time to skyrim, I just used it with the ENG mods as an example as to what I was looking for graphicly.

TheMagicalWallaby · Mar 13, 2014

eXidus :

I reccomend the 780 ti as it beats the r9 290x by just a bit, but has more features to it. I also recommend using SLI with two 4GB GTX 770's. Normally I would reccomend AMD, but their prices have shot up drastically because of crypto coin currency. As of now, Nvidia will give you the better bang for you buck. Another combination would be the 780 in SLI. What you need to understand is that you can never buy a card that is guarenteed to last, because you can never know how technology changes and how games are going to change in the future. Future proof is a very bad term. Just understand that you will never be able to prepare for future games because you don't know how they will use hardware, or what they will demand.

ModernWarfare · Mar 13, 2014

dinner is served.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.79 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($719.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1139.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 15:41 EDT-0400)

IRyannHD · Mar 13, 2014

ModernWarfare :

dinner is served.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.79 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($719.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1139.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-13 15:41 EDT-0400)

^ +1 agreed.

eXidus · Mar 13, 2014

Yeah thats understandable, I'm just tired of playing newer modern games like titanfall on low.. If you know what I mean.

ModernWarfare · Mar 13, 2014

trust me if you get those i will kiss you. you dont get them and i will slap the amd out of you.

eXidus · Mar 13, 2014

Okay, with that build you posted you have an Intel processor. Aside from my 9590 having issues with skyrim, I assume it's still a good processor. From the amd site it says it's one of the best.. Maybe I'm wrong. Just bought it a few weeks ago.. Now starting to regret the purchase.. Can't really return it at this point.

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