Why do I want a better GPU?

[theonerm2]

Currently I have a GTX 460 1GB 256-bit version. It plays every game I want at good settings and smooth framerates. I just noticed how ridiculously powerful these new graphics cards are and I keep thinking I want one. The thing about it though is that I don't want to be out $300-$400 and then not notice a difference in my games. I love getting new hardware though.

 

[michaeljhuman]

Sounds like you don't need it - you want it. Different situations

You do imply that maybe you could play on better settings when you say good settings rather than the highest settings. So there's one possible reason to justify new card.

 

[selayan]

I said the same thing about my 560ti but I sold it so I need a new one now.

 

[dudewitbow]

everyone has some level that they feel comfortable with. the 460 can generally play stuff. the only thing that I would believe it cant do as well as play really heavy anti-aliasing games under max settings. the games in question are the minority when it comes to games as a whole, but some users want to max everything regardless of games. right now, I kinda want to aesthetically upgrade my computer(visual looks from outside and inside) and is putting a bit more priority rather than upgrading my hardware since I'm not a total max everything out freak.

I'm more or less content on what a 2gb 7850 can do respectfully. If i could have one minor thing graphically, it would be like a 550ti for hacked physx

 

[theonerm2]

Well it can play most games on high settings at 1080P with a smooth 60 FPS when V-sync is turned on. That's without overclocking. I have yet to see how it handles most games when overclocked.

 

[chetorch]

I said the same thing about my 560ti but I sold it so I need a new one now.

I believe I subconsciously do the same! Once I sell it, I HAVE to replace it!

 

[selayan]

Well you don't have to put cant do much with inteel HD for long. Hopefully some sales for labor day come up.

 

[Deemo13]

Well, if you dont feel you need the card, then you might as well not get it. I've got a 460 256-bit as well, and I probably wont upgrade until about a year or two. Its still a fast card, and that's alot coming from me, as I actually downgraded to this card from a reference HD6950 (long story)

 

[theonerm2]

I think that by the time that card can't handle most games I'll probably need a whole new computer anyway.

 

[selayan]

Yeh maybe I should not have got rid of mine. Oh well now i may need a new case too.

 

[Gman450]

I think that by the time that card can't handle most games I'll probably need a whole new computer anyway.

Exactly. It all depends really.
You'll feel the desire to upgrade when you know you're not getting the results you're expecting.

 

[selayan]

LOL so do yourself a favor and save your money.

 

[carlosb]

I havent seen games graphics get a whole lot better since last year (I blame consoles). So why would you want a new card that games dont take full advantage of? Sure Crysis 3 looks nice and all but is it really worth it? There's plenty other games that your card will run at the very highest settings with a decent frame rate. Wait till the next generation of games and when you notice your card cant run them at high settings then get a new card. By then the next gen GPU's (700 series if you would like) will be out and you will have made a better investment.

 

[selayan]

Its weird I see the 670 FTW on tigerdirect but it does not come with a free game like the others. Do you guys think there will be any sales this week?