Which GPU should i choose based on my pc and preferences?

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Hello guys, i am thinking about buying a new GPU in the next three months and i could use some advice.

I am interested in all those brand new and hardcore games (The Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition etc) in high/ultra settings (1080p resolution).

Also, i would like the new card to last for the next 2-3 years without having to upgrade again till that time. I understand that i won't be able to play ultra settings 3 years from now, i just want to spend them without worrying about upgrades, even if i have to play on high/medium as time goes by.

My budget is 350-400$ maximum, and i think i prefer Nvidia cards because i have heard some disturbing stuff concerning AMD drivers and their support.

My specs are:
Case: Chassis RC-590 Centurion (http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/centurion-590/)
CPU: Intel Core i7 920, 2.67 GHz (4 cores, 1366 LGA)
MOTHERBOARD: Asus P6T SE (LGA 1366)
RAM: 6GB, Triple-Channel DDR3 (534 MHz)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275, 896MB
POWER SUPPLY: 650W

I don't know what is the deal with coolers, i never bought one. Any info is much appreciated. I also don't care about stuff like 120 or 123 fps difference. I just like to play without lagging/stuttering etc. I believe that 60 fps makes me happy, isn't that so?

If i failed to mention something useful for replies please tell me.

Thanks very much!!


 
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If you want to spend your whole budget on a new card then you can basically get any card you'd like. I'd go with a GTX 970. A caveat is that the card is 10.5 inches long, so it should just barely fit in your case. You may also want to consider upgrading your other parts in the near future to be able to handle new titles.
 
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Easily get a GTX 970. Best price to performance ratio as well as very efficient. Your power supply has enough watts but make sure it has enough amps on the 12+ volt rail.

I would upgrade in this order:
- Case
- Power Supply
- Motherboard + CPU
- Memory
 
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Amps on the 12+ volt rail? I have no idea what that means. Could you elaborate please? :)

Also (to everyone): 400$ is just for the GPU, as i said i want something good to get me through the next 2-3 years.

My main worries are: 1) I don't know if my motherboard can support the GTX 970. I think it can, but i am not sure
2) I am wondering if my CPU can handle all this (upgrade and 2015 games) (?)

No game has ever presented a problem in my current build except lately where graphics-wise problems began to occur.

Bottom line: Is it necessary for new games to upgrade everything now, or just upgrade the GPU and wait, then gradually start upgrading everything else?

Thanks for all the replies!!
 
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In a power supply, the circuits are usually divided into sub-categories which we call "rails". Each rail has it's own circuit. This stops any noise from connected components (for example, the motherboard and graphics card(s) are on a separate circuit) this generally means that the rails are a little more stable. The graphics card will require a certain amount of amps which will produce stable power to the graphics card. You want to make sure that you don't have lower than required amps as the video card will be undervolted or you will experiences BSOD's and other system failures.

Your motherboard and cpu should be fine in terms of speed.... but I'd just look into upgrading your power supply and case first - or at least not tool ong after you get your graphics card.

Upgrade Case: Will the graphics card fit? You would want a new case due to better airflow and the ability to fit larger cards in your case.

Upgrade Power Supply: Is your power supply a few years old? If your PSU is a few years old you may want to consider a new PSU as a newer one with have much newer technology and will be much more reliable. You want to make sure you don't have any brown outs or your PSU overvolting or undervolting components.

Again, with upgrading your motherboard obviously you will need a new CPU and possibly memory. But priority for the card will be your case and PSU.
 
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