Opinions on GPU.

[jarrrp]

Never mind the rest of my system, but I'm looking into soon upgrading my graphics cards.

I was originally told to avoid the GeForce 400 series if I wanted good performance and get something in the 500 series instead. So, I've been focusing mostly on the GeForce 560 or the GeForce 580. But I was wondering on what your opinions are and if I could get better perfomance out of something else. Looking at no more than £200. Using it to mostly run my Steam games at the highest quality.

Ps. Does anyone know what PCIe version the Asus M5A78l-M/USB3 motherboard has?

 

[jarrrp]

tom's best GPU for your bang monthly article
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

PCI-E on mobo, try the asus web site
http://usa.asus.com/Motherboards/

Asus website is the first place I checked. Doesn't say anything about PCIe version.

 

[Guest]

There's a huge difference between GTX 560 and GTX 580...

 

[jarrrp]

then I'll just tell you, chipset 760G (your mobo's chipset) is PCI-E x 16 2.0

if you want to double check
http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/chipsets/7-series-integrated/Pages/amd-760g-chipset.aspx

Wow! That's relieving to hear!

 

[jarrrp]

There's a huge difference between GTX 560 and GTX 580...

I understand this. After further research I think it's between the 550Ti and the 560. The Radeon 6850 popped up too, but I was told that tends to not be as powerful and often struggle with OpenGL applications. Although I was also informed that it's better to get an AMD GPU if your CPU is AMD too.

 

[Guest]

In that price range, AMD would probably be a better choice.

 

[monu_08]

a good tip 400 500 series gpu use cpu more as compared to 600 series they have kepler technology i see a huge difference in gaming by 600 as compare to 400 or 500 series but budget wise i suggest ati 7770 or 6850 far better then