PC Help me save money

Rampingshop · Jun 3, 2014

Im contemplating if I should buy a new rig, or just start replacing parts in my current one however I dont know if its worth it or if my current pc can run the new video cards. Here is my current Pc's stats.
Motherboard: Asus P6T SE
CPU: Intel i7 920
Graphics Card: Amd Radeon 5700
Memory: 8gb(2 Ripsaws)

Tzn · Jun 3, 2014

your pc is good enough you just need a better video card like gtx 760 or r9 270 and if you are really on budget then gtx 750ti is the sweet spot

Rampingshop · Jun 3, 2014

Could you recommend a video card that would work with my spec, trying to stay within 300$ range, A link would be preferable

RazerZ · Jun 3, 2014

Go with a 280x for $260

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280xtdfd

Just make sure your PSU can handle it.

Rampingshop · Jun 3, 2014

PSU is that my power supply, currently have a 700w

RazerZ · Jun 3, 2014

Rampingshop :

Do you know the exact model?

Rampingshop · Jun 3, 2014

http://i58.tinypic.com/281aka0.jpg

RazerZ · Jun 3, 2014

I would upgrade the PSU to a quality 650W unit so you have no problems.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120pg0650gr

The Xion model you have is known to deliver lower wattage than what is listed.

Rampingshop · Jun 4, 2014

RazerZ :

Thanks aton extremely helpful, and just do be clear the only upgrades that need to be made is my graphics cards and PSU, abd you recommend the 280x over the gtx series?

RazerZ · Jun 4, 2014

Rampingshop :

RazerZ :

Thanks aton extremely helpful, and just do be clear the only upgrades that need to be made is my graphics cards and PSU, abd you recommend the 280x over the gtx series?

It has more VRAM than a GTX 770 which can be usefeul for future games and it usually performs better than the 770 in most current games. It's also cheaper as well.

Rampingshop · Jun 4, 2014

RazerZ :

Rampingshop :

It has more VRAM than a GTX 770 which can be usefeul for future games and it usually performs better than the 770 in most current games. It's also cheaper as well.

This is the one a friend had recommended, so Im better off with the R9 280x?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130932&cm_re=graphics_cards_for_desktop-_-14-130-932-_-Product

RazerZ · Jun 4, 2014

Rampingshop :

RazerZ :

This is the one a friend had recommended, so Im better off with the R9 280x?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130932&cm_re=graphics_cards_for_desktop-_-14-130-932-_-Product

Yes, you can't compare a 280x to a 760. The 280x performs at the same levels as the GTX 770 but it's cheaper.

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