Help on picking my GPU

[Durfo]

Hey guys i just built my first computer I am looking for the right GPU. Looking to play BF3 on ultra at a good frame rate, i also play SC2 LoL and Diablo 3 on a regular basis. Probably gonna get Skyrim soon as well. My specs are

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333

OS: Windows 7

PSU: Rosewill HIVE Series HIVE-650 650W Continuous @40°C, 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified, Modular Design, Single +12V Rail, ATX12V v2.31/EPS12V v2.92, SLI Read

Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
My budget is between $250-$400 max. Any suggestions would be appreciated thanks

 

[fantastik250]

Best card GTX 670. A couple of mother options, 7950, 6970, gtx 570

 

[rolli59]

GTX670! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130782
Or more budget minded HD7850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102986
Or GTX570 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130620

 

[J_E_D_70]

670 all the way!

 

[purple stain]

I would also suggest the GTX670 or the 7950.You'll need to spend the most you can if you want to play BF3 on Ultra at a constant 60fps.The other games you'll have no problem maxing out.

 

[Durfo]

So the GTX 670 is > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130687 the GTX 570 2.5gb memory? or is memory not as important?

 

[Durfo]

So im probably gonna go with the 670 thanks guys!

 

[purple stain]

Which model GTX670 are you going to get?

 

[Durfo]

the one suggested the 2 gb model. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130782&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Video+Cards-_-EVGA-_-14130782 . Or should i go another one?

 

[purple stain]

I would go for an aftermarket version if you can spare the extra money.In the end it's well worth it.Everything over at Newegg seems to be out of stock so the next best place is Tiger.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2585856

 

[Durfo]

is the aftermarket better because of the triple fans?

 

[doct3rphil]

gtx 670 if you can swing $400, EVGA is generally regarded as the favorite, MSI, ASUS and others good too

otherwise 7870 or 7850, I like Sapphire brand

 

[Durfo]

yeah i can do 400 probably gonna do the Gtx 670 after everyones suggestions jsut gotta choose the one i want now
ty all

 

[purple stain]

is the aftermarket better because of the triple fans?

Yes but that's not the only reason.Most aftermarket solutions improve on everything the reference design has to offer.Better power delivery,cooling and many more things.All of this translates to better overclocking and longitivity.

Here's the review of the Gigabyte GTX670.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GeForce_GTX_670_Windforce/33.html

 

[Durfo]

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