New GPU -> Too many options... :)

[skalev]

Hi All.

I'm building a new machine, which will be for gaming (i5 based, 8gb)

The main concern I'm having is on which GPU to choose. I know for sure I'll be spending many hours playing old republic, and possibly skyrim, yet since i'm not a fan of FPS, I don't know how much a 560ti would be over kill? as i'm trying to minimize costs as well, maybe something else (perhaps an ATI) would be a better choice?

basically i'm capping the GPU @ 250$, and I would like to play at 1920X1080.

Thanks in advance.

 

[rolli59]

MSI GTX560ti for $190 after MIR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-127-565&SortField=1&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=16ylid1dbll4v#scrollFullInfo)

 

[kajabla]

Don't give the GPU a budget of its own. Just give us a budget for the overall system. You may find that we can allocate more to the GPU than you think you can afford. No single card is currently overkill for 1920x1080; that is, none will max absolutely every game out there at 60fps. The performance/price ratio decreases at the top end, of course.

 

[ringzero]

rolli's recommendation is excellent. It's a great price for a great card that should treat you well.

 

[skalev]

hmm. I does sound very good. I wonder if one GB won't be a bottle neck in the near future though?

@kajabla - The GPU budget is what's left after I calculated all of the other pieces, but a very good point on its own.

 

[ringzero]

hmm. I does sound very good. I wonder if one GB won't be a bottle neck in the near future though?

@kajabla - The GPU budget is what's left after I calculated all of the other pieces, but a very good point on its own.

As long as you're gaming no higher than 1920x1080, you should be fine with 1GB on most games.

 

[skalev]

Alright, I think I might have a winner

will this PSU work for the card?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044

 

[rolli59]

Alright, I think I might have a winner

will this PSU work for the card?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044

Yes it will!

 

[smeg4brainsuk]

You can choose to SLI the 560Ti at a later date to make sure you dont fall behind

 

[ringzero]

You can choose to SLI the 560Ti at a later date to make sure you dont fall behind

But you will need a better PSU and an SLI-certified motherboard for that, just FYI.

 

[skalev]

But you will need a better PSU and an SLI-certified motherboard for that, just FYI.

Right. Ok, thanks alot you guys. Now just have to choose a keyboard

 

[skalev]

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[Maziar]

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