Upgrading gtx260, $200-250~

[srftwhm]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: two weeks, 200-250 dollars before rebates(can go higher but was looking to get cpu cooler)

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Skyrim, Arma 2 (DayZ)

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: ASUS gtx 260 (672/1128), OCZ 600watt modular psu

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: i5 2500k, Gigabyte z77x-ud3h, 8gb ram

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, amazon, microcenter, anywhere online

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Virginia, USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: Amd or Nvidea, Would prefer msi or asus open to suggestions. was considering the MSI 560ti hawk edition or a msi 7850

OVERCLOCKING:Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Future

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Currently using a HAF 912 case with cage removed card length isnt issue, the card im using was outta old system. Would like high to ultra settings in most games.

 

[Hazle]

welp, there's the 560Ti which should fit your bill just right. the 7850 does give a slightly better performance even in the Nvidia optimized games for a lower power consumption, but for a higher price.

 

[pezonator]

Yeah the 7850 would be the strongest card in that budget range if you can stretch it to that, otherwise the 560ti is ok but only 1GB ram is getting low by today's standards.

 

[srftwhm]

Best answer selected by Srftwhm.

 

[srftwhm]

Thanks for the answers