Upgrading my Gaming PC

[david710]

Hi everyone, I own a gaming pc in which I play Battlefield 3, TSW and I am plannning on playing upcoming games in the future.
It is a Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit with Intel core i7CPU 920 @ 2.67 GHz. 6 GB Ram and Nvidia force GTX275.

This is my GPU http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=gtx+275&hl=en&rlz=1R2ADSA_enUS375&prmd=imvnsr&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.&biw=1344&bih=686&wrapid=tlif131723062096210&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=12265007956363349479&sa=X&ei=HViDTpylNIegtweZtJXvAQ&ved=0CHcQ8gIwAQ#

And this my monitor http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-L227WTG-lcd-monitor/technical-specifications#reviews

As I said before, I play videogames but lately I have to low down my graphics to be able to play because whenever it gets too crowed in the games the fps drops really fast making it really bad and annoying to play.
I would like to get some advice of what should be updraded on my computer and to what.
Thanks in advance!

 

[mocchan]

You may want to upgrade your GPU to something like a GTX660Ti ($300) or if your budget allows, a GTX670 ($400).

I don't think a CPU upgrade would benefit you too much, so overclocking your CPU may be the better option

 

[SinisterSalad]

Your location and budget would help us help you greatly.

 

[Outlander_04]

a new more powerful graphics card is what you need

Radeon 7850 , 7870 , 7950 , 7970
nVidia 660ti 670 680

Probably the first in either of those two lists is going to perform enough well at that resolution

 

[david710]

Thank you all for taking time helping.
As I read in your replies all I need is a new GPU. I was actually reading about the GTX660ti. Does it worth the $100 more to get the GTX670?
I am probably able to pay >$500 on a new GPU

When I was reading about the new GTX660ti I read that the GTX 660 Ti lets you take full advantage of the graphical feature called TXAA . Is it the same with the GTX670?

 

[mocchan]

If you have a $500 budget for your GPU, I will highly recommend the GTX670.

The 660Ti is a great value in it's price point, but if I would prefer to take the 670 over it any day if my budget allowed.

 

[SinisterSalad]

At your resolution, the 670 is overkill for most games. Save the $$ and grab the 660Ti.

 

[Outlander_04]

at your resolution the 670 is WAY overkill

the 7850 is enough to game really well and its about $240

 

[mocchan]

Actually I retract and I'll also vote on the HD7850/GTX660Ti.

I didn't look at the specifications of the monitor and assumed it was 1080p -facepalm-

At that resolution, yes, it's highly overkill.

 

[david710]

Ok thanks for your help and fast replies.. I will be getting myself a GTX660ti or HD7850 soon.
Im sorry to bother you guys, but should I get the one from newegg of tigerdirect?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130809

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3853737&CatId=7387

 

[mocchan]

I would prefer the TigetDirect model since it has a beefier cooler

 

[Outlander_04]

avoid the refernce cooler [ like the EVGA]

Gigabytes "windforce" cooler is the best available IMO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125440

 

[SinisterSalad]

MSI Twin FROZR. No rebates, and you still get the game! I have the 7950 Twin FROZR.

 

[david710]

Nice! I am glad you guys helped me out. I will try buying one as soon as possible! I appreciate your help!