Where is my best upgrade for graphic/video processing?

[Nadafinga]

Hi all,

I've begun doing some hobby-type video processing and am finding my system up to the task, but just barely. My thoughts are to to upgrade to a 1MB Graphics Card, and perhaps adding some RAM. What I want to avoid is the domino effect of then having to upgrade my PSU and Mobo to accomodate the upgrades. I'll soon find myself just building a new system , and I don't have the budget for that.

Here is my system:

Mobo: Gigabyte MA785GMT-UD2H
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 B50 Processor 3.42 GHz
GPU ATI Radeon HD 4770
RAM: 6 GB DDR3 Ram
Power: Cooler Master Glite 460w
OS: Windows 64 bit

This was my first build, so still a relative newbie. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[roblaw42]

Upgrade to 8 GB RAM if possible and look into a geforce gtx 550 for around $130 or go up to the 560 for $190.
Tip: Include a budget next time.

 

[Nadafinga]

Thanks for the response. I'd prefer to keep my budget around $200, so Ram and perhaps the 550 would be the way to go. Thanks again!

 

[TonyACG51]

I think the best GPU on the market is the ASUS ROG Mars II http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121470


It's 2 GTX 580 on one card and 3GB gddr5. Big$$$ @ $1,500. LOL thats the best upgrade.

 

[TonyACG51]

Thanks for the response. I'd prefer to keep my budget around $200, so Ram and perhaps the 550 would be the way to go. Thanks again!

Here's a great card that'll play most games @ 1080p $199.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130661

And the upgraded GTX HD 570 that'll melt your face. $299.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500215

 

[g-unit1111]

I'd go with an EVGA Geforce 560 or ATI 6870 - either of those run about $200, and they're both pretty killer GPUs for the money.

 

[TonyACG51]

I'd go with an EVGA Geforce 560 or ATI 6870 - either of those run about $200, and they're both pretty killer GPUs for the money.

I agree! Many others agree also because of many good things. Driver support, Customer service, and friendly community. If you can not find an answer here you'r sure to get one from them.

 

[g-unit1111]

I agree! Many others agree also because of many good things. Driver support, Customer service, and friendly community. If you can not find an answer here you'r sure to get one from them.

Except for what happened with my 280 I've had pretty good luck with EVGA so far, but for ATI/AMD I like Sapphire and XFX the best - never really had problems with either of them.

 

[Nadafinga]

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