GPU Upgrade - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti WindForce X2 OC?

ali3ta1r

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Hi all,

I am looking to buy a new GPU for the below rig and was thinking to buy Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti WindForce X2 OC (£139.99 from Overclockers.co.uk).

Can anyone advise if this is a good choice or if there's any better options out there?


  • CPU Intel - Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
    CPU Cooler - Corsair - H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
    Motherboard - Asus - Z97-WS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
    Memory - Kingston - HyperX Fury Red 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
    Storage - 1 x 850 EVO Samsung 2.5" SSD & 2 x Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
    Video Card - ????
    Case - Cooler Master - Elite 311 (Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case
    Power Supply - Corsair - VS 450W ATX Power Supply (looking to upgrade also)
    Optical Drive - Lite-On - iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer
    Operating System - Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
    Monitor - 2 x AOC - I2369VM 23.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor
 

maxalge

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with your current power supply that card is good



you should upgrade to a decent unit and jump up to a gtx 1060 6gb for a very balanced rig capable of owning most games at 1080p easily