GPU for Intel i5 3570

FirsthandSnow · Jul 13, 2014

Just wondering what you guys would suggest GPU-wise to compliment my new Intel i5 3570

I currently have an nVidia GeForce GTX 550 ti, but that's probably a bottleneck now, so any suggestions would be great! :]
I'm not looking to spend megabucks, £170-£220 is likely the most I could afford

Thanks in advance :]

gustafangus · Jul 13, 2014

FirsthandSnow :

I'd get a GTX 770, It's a bit more, but VERY good performance, you'd be able to ultra any game out there.
Another option is a GTX 770, buy i think a bit more for a GTX 770 is worth it. The R9 280X is also an option, if you like the extra 1gb of Vram.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nvidia-GeForce-DirectCU-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B00DBPKEOI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405293312&sr=8-2&keywords=msi+gtx+760

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-R9280X-DC2T-3GD5-1070MHz-Express-Graphics/dp/B00FRV9FDK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1405293324&sr=8-4&keywords=280x

Eduello · Jul 13, 2014

An R9 280X should be easily enough: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr928xoc3gd
Just make sure your PSU can handle it.

gustafangus · Jul 13, 2014

Sorry, forgot to link the GTX 770.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/GeForce-DirectCU-Graphics-Express-Display/dp/B00CY5GP08/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405293364&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+770

spat55 · Jul 13, 2014

R9 280x or a R9 290 if you go second hand or B-grade from a retailer. Be sure the PSU can handle it.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-347-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1842 R9 280 £188

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-017-VX&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1752 R9 290 £275 with free games.

If you don't mind overheating VRM's then this XFX for £255 isn't bad
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9290aedfd

gustafangus · Jul 13, 2014

spat55 :

No, the R9 280X, 290 and 290X are the most picked cards for bitcoin miners. And bitcoin mining destroys GPUs, so NEVER buy second hand cards, especially not AMD ones!

T3PShooter · Jul 13, 2014

The Sapphire R9 280X Dual-X w/ Boost http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FL8H57W is definitely the best performing card for the money and your i5 will never bottleneck it. The 280X should run any game at max settings at 1080p also.

gustafangus · Jul 14, 2014

T3PShooter :

I don't like the new series of Dual X cards. They have a weaker cooler than the previous generations. I built a fx 8320 and this card and it overheats, and it's loud, while I have the 7970 Dual X and it's very good.

sora · Jul 16, 2014

FirsthandSnow :

What kind of power supply do you have? I would try for the R9 280X or the GTX 770; it all depends on whether you prefer nVidia or AMD.

T3PShooter · Jul 16, 2014

gustafangus :

T3PShooter :

I don't like the new series of Dual X cards. They have a weaker cooler than the previous generations. I built a fx 8320 and this card and it overheats, and it's loud, while I have the 7970 Dual X and it's very good.

The R9 280X uses the same cooler as the 7970 Dual-X.

sora · Jul 17, 2014

gustafangus :

spat55 :

No, the R9 280X, 290 and 290X are the most picked cards for bitcoin miners. And bitcoin mining destroys GPUs, so NEVER buy second hand cards, especially not AMD ones!

+1... They probably have been abused to crap.

spat55 · Jul 21, 2014

gustafangus :

spat55 :

No, the R9 280X, 290 and 290X are the most picked cards for bitcoin miners. And bitcoin mining destroys GPUs, so NEVER buy second hand cards, especially not AMD ones!

Cool, got my R9 290 ex miner and has been fine for the past 3 months

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