Upgrading graphics card GT220

KatrinaLaw44

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So I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card, and was wondering what would be the best option for me?? Maybe around the 100-200 range. I tend to use it for a good amount of gaming also.


Motherboard: Gigabyte GAG4IMT-S2P
Current card: Gigabyte GT 220 1 GB GDDR3
 

KatrinaLaw44

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The psu has a sticker that says TT8020 and TR2-430, so I'm assuming it's a 430watt?

CPU: Core 2 Duo E7500 @ 2.93 GHz
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)

I play on the 1920 x 1080
 

AgentTran

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Ok, the TR2-430 is a Thermaltake PSU I'm guessing.
It should be ok at best, but at 430W's you are a little limited.

If you can go to $200, then the best bet for you would be the R9 270X.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $179.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-31 02:28 EDT-0400)

It pretty much shows up the 660 pretty well, and the cheapest 660 is the same price, but the R9 270X out performs it.
If you want to sacrifice a little performance for a more reliable brand and dual fan cooling, this is the best option.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $179.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-31 02:30 EDT-0400)

Good luck!