Graphic Card Upgrade Opinions

M05K · Jul 25, 2014

Hello everone!

Im going to change my GPU this summer. So I need someone to recommend me a good GPU for those PC Requirements I have:

O.S - Windows 7

PSU - XFX 750w

CPU - i5 4430S 2.70Ghz

RAM - 10 GB

Actual GPU - 4870 X2

My budget : Something around 150/200 (DirectX 11 card). I actually prefer it around 150€,
Thank you

CrispyChips · Jul 25, 2014

You'll have to go for AMD to beat the theoretical power of your cards at that price range,and even then its pushing it.

The R9 270x for $160 after mail in rebate is the most noticeable upgrade i could find.

M05K · Jul 25, 2014

I can go to NVIDIA too. But the GPU I want is a good one to match with the CPU.

CrispyChips · Jul 26, 2014

Well for 150€(~$200) you can get the going-on-2 year old GTX 660,but its weaker,older and more expensive than the R9 270x i linked in the previous post.

Both would be fine cards for your system though.

Alex Kelly · Jul 28, 2014

I agree with CrispyChips, the 270X would be the best decision unless you can stretch your budget and get a GTX 760. The 270X is a great card though, I bought a PC for a friend with one and it's been great so far. Not quite as good as my 760 though.

M05K · Jul 28, 2014

But my CPU is good enough for it? I dont want to have an AWESOME graphic card and a bad CPU. I have an I5 4430S 2.70GHz isn't that bad I think, because If I have an awesome GPU and a low CPU the perfomance will decrease like you know 4 sure. My question here is my CPU can handle it?

Alex Kelly · Jul 28, 2014

M05K :

Yes

your CPU will do fine. It's really hard to bottleneck a GPU with a CPU. Even new pentium CPUs can run GTX 780's quite fine.

M05K · Jul 28, 2014

That's good, I was searching on the Internet I can find a 185€ 270x and 220 for GTX 760 in my Country stores

Alex Kelly · Jul 28, 2014

M05K :

Either one is a good choice

I would personally go for the GTX 760 as it's a little faster, will run slightly cooler and quieter, consume a little less power and supports Gsync, but it's up to you.

M05K · Jul 28, 2014

Which version of GTX 760 you recommend to me? I want one with good fans so there's no problem in playing "heavy" games

Alex Kelly · Jul 28, 2014

M05K :

The Asus 760 is a really good card, but so is the Gigabyte and MSI versions. If your build is a specific colour that isn't red I'd go with the Gigabyte, otherwise I'd recommend the Asus if you have a red build or don't mind the colour

OutlawzGR · Jul 28, 2014

gtx 760 it sthe way to go for your budget , I see that gigabyte has its x3 fan card at 222 euro, so I suggest gigabyte or Asus which is the nicest for me card , with the direct cooling system, its awesome, plus asus quality is superb!
don't mind that much all the Oc's versions cuz you know you can oc by yourself if you have nice cooling system

asus is what I suggest, or gigabyte if you fancy more the triple fan system!!!

Alex Kelly · Jul 28, 2014

OutlawzGR :

That's pretty much what I said

but well put. I have the Gigabyte 760 and it's been great. Nice and quiet, but I imagine the Asus would be even better.

M05K · Jul 29, 2014

The XFX R9 280 3GB DDR5 is good too?

CrispyChips · Jul 31, 2014

Yep,stronger than the 760 by a fair amount.

M05K · Jul 31, 2014

Not the X edition, it's the normal one

Alex Kelly · Jul 31, 2014

M05K :

Yes, that will run slightly faster than a 760. You lose the option of buying a Gsync monitor later on though.

CrispyChips · Jul 31, 2014

Freesync should do just as well,no need for GSync.

DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync monitors(DisplayPort 1.2a) should be much more common than Gsync enabled monitors.

Alex Kelly · Jul 31, 2014

CrispyChips :

Who knows when we will be seeing them available to purchase though. Gsync monitors are less than a couple weeks away here in Australia.

M05K · Jul 31, 2014

Im using an normal screen. This one: http://www.benq.com/product/monitor/gl2250/

No problems right?

Alex Kelly · Jul 31, 2014

M05K :

No problems at all!

M05K · Jul 31, 2014

At all? The could be problems?

Alex Kelly · Jul 31, 2014

M05K :

No. Your monitor is fine. Have you decided on a GPU yet?

M05K · Aug 4, 2014

I think im going to the R9 280 3 GB, what do you think?

Alex Kelly · Aug 4, 2014

Sounds great! It's an excellent value card.

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