Upgrading my graphics card

yagtastik · Apr 30, 2017

I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card to something that can run new games on high/ultra, what would be the best one to get and what online website would be best to order it from? Also, I currently have a gtx 770 if that matters.

Benab3 · Apr 30, 2017

Any idea of how much you want to spend. And what are the specs of the rest of your system?

Chugalug_ · Apr 30, 2017

List your full specs and budget.

What country are you in?

Lucky_SLS · Apr 30, 2017

if ur monitor is a 1080p 60hz one, go for a rx480 4gb. if its a 144hz one, gtx 1070.
1440p 144hz n above? gtx 1080

yagtastik · Apr 30, 2017

Specs are - Intel i5-4670K, 8gb of ram, 64 bit operating system, and I have no idea what the specs of my monitor are exept it's made by Asus.

Lucky_SLS · Apr 30, 2017

when u run dxdiag.exe the display tab should tell u the specs of ur monitor.

yagtastik · Apr 30, 2017

It says current display mode 1920x1080 32 bit 60Hz

Chugalug_ · Apr 30, 2017

1080p 60Hz it is.
Budget?

yagtastik · Apr 30, 2017

Budget would probably be like $700-$800 give or take.

maxalge · Apr 30, 2017

yagtastik :

open your case and look at the power supply

post back make and model

you might need to also upgrade this

if it is a half-way decent unit with the proper pcie cables then either a rx 580 or a gtx 1060 6gb are what you want

newegg, amazon, tiger direct, NCIX, B&H, are all good

Chugalug_ · Apr 30, 2017

Ditto, need power supply to make any guesses.

Lucky_SLS · May 1, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($350.93 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer Predator XB241YU 23.8" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $850.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-30 23:58 EDT-0400

if u can run the 770, the 1070 will work fine.

yagtastik · May 1, 2017

750 watt power suply, think it's made by ultra

maxalge · May 1, 2017

yagtastik :

then i strongly suggest you also get a GOOD 520w or better psu before you get any new gpu

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

something tier 1 or 2

Chugalug_ · May 1, 2017

Don't use the tier list, oversimplifies a complicated thing, do some research into units individually and browse Jonnyguru forums, they're fantastic for learning about power supplies.

Chugalug_ · May 1, 2017

@OP, you're fine with that unit, the 1070 should only draw 400-450w or thereabouts system load.
Get this though, better than the list mentioned above due to the 27" screen.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($350.93 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($459.00 @ B&H)
Total: $809.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-01 00:21 EDT-0400

Lucky_SLS · May 1, 2017

^ but that 24" is a g sync monitor and this 27" is non g sync one !

yagtastik · May 1, 2017

What does g sync do?

Lucky_SLS · May 1, 2017

smoother gameplay. reduces flickering and screen tearing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU8dnhFZKmM

Chugalug_ · May 1, 2017

Sorry, listed the wrong monitor above: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mNBrxr/aoc-ag271qx-270-2560x1440-144hz-monitor-ag271qx
For $70 less i'd go for this, G-Sync and a smaller screen size isn't worth it imo.

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