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Need help updating gpu

I'm going to be updating my graphics card soon. I have a amd phenom 665 black edition 3.4 quad core processor. What's the best Gould I can get for the $150-$200 range. I have 8 gigs of ddr3 ram. I would like to play rift, diablo 3, and maybe archage at high to max settings 1920x1080.

Cpu = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
GPU = http://www.msi.com/product/vga/R5750MD1G.html#hero-overview
PSU = http://raidmax.com/psu/rx_700ac.html
Mobo = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130591
Ram = 8 gigs G. Skill Sniper

Thank you
 
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geofelt
When you update your graphics card, you want it to be a significant jump, or you may be disappointed.
Look for a three or more tier upgrade from this list:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

How strong a card you can use will be limited by your power supply.
Here is a list for that:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

Ultimately, your cpu will limit the effectiveness of a high performing graphics card.
In the meantime, I suggest you buy the strongest upgrade your wallet and psu will allow. You will get better fps or more eye candy at least.
If/when a cpu upgrade happens, a strong card will be easily transferred.
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geofelt

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When you update your graphics card, you want it to be a significant jump, or you may be disappointed.
Look for a three or more tier upgrade from this list:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

How strong a card you can use will be limited by your power supply.
Here is a list for that:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

Ultimately, your cpu will limit the effectiveness of a high performing graphics card.
In the meantime, I suggest you buy the strongest upgrade your wallet and psu will allow. You will get better fps or more eye candy at least.
If/when a cpu upgrade happens, a strong card will be easily transferred.
 
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hang-the-9

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Need your case, power supply and current video card specs.
This link will give you some good info about best cards in price ranges http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html
 
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