Best GPU for SWBF3 $150~200

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I am saving for a new GPU to buy in order to play the new SWBF3 being released in late November. Here is my current system.

Phenom II X6 1090T
M5A97 LE 2.0
GTX 260
12 GB DDR3 1333
OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W PSU
Windows 7

The only games I really play are BF1942, SWBF1 & 2, Age of Empires 2. If not for a new SWBF game, I would not be doing a serious upgrade.

I am currently considering getting a used 2GB GTX 680 off of Ebay for around 150. I have also looked at getting a used GTX 770, or buying a new card such as GTX 950, 960, and R9 380 2 & 4 GB. My room gets up to about 85 degrees in the summer, so I do not want anything that will run too hot.

I am leaning towards GTX 680, but I would like to hear other people's opinions. Thanks for your input!
 
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If you're concerned about heat, I'd steer you away from the 680 and the R9 380, and towards the GTX 960. A 960 won't have quite as much oomph as a 680, but should run your games OK and produce a lot less heat and use less power. I haven't used an R9 380, so I'm not sure about the performance angle, but I know the 390s are hot and use a lot of power.

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If you're concerned about heat, I'd steer you away from the 680 and the R9 380, and towards the GTX 960. A 960 won't have quite as much oomph as a 680, but should run your games OK and produce a lot less heat and use less power. I haven't used an R9 380, so I'm not sure about the performance angle, but I know the 390s are hot and use a lot of power.
 
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