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GPU and Monitor. Which to upgrade 1st?

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 1-2 weeks from now and about a month or two from then.

BUDGET RANGE: Roughly $300 CAD After Rebates

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: DAW/Audio Production, Gaming, Internet, Movies, Photography

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Intel HD 4000 and Corsair 650AX

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: i5 3570k, Gigabyte z77 UD5H, Vengeance LP Blue 16GB 1600 RAM, Corsair 500R case

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.ca, ncix.ca

PARTS PREFERENCES: GPU will need to be nVidia, Monitor - preferably no AG coating and at least 1080p

GPU OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

SLI: Maybe in future

CURRENT MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024, upgrade to at least 1920x1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Would prefer around 27" monitor as I sit about 3.5' away on average. Also 2ms response time preferred. Games: Skyrim, D3, MW3, BF3. Mostly all on lowest settings currently :p 



I have been leaning towards the GTX 660 ti and the $200 - $300 23" - 27" Asus monitors but the range of models is a little confusing and I don't believe they are glossy/ have no AG coating.

If I end up getting a 660 ti and a 27" 1080p monitor, which one should i get first?

Also, are there any recommended manufacturers for the 660 ti?

Thanks for your time :) 

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The standard for desktop monitors seems to be a matte (anti-glare) finish; if it's not specified for a particular model I'd assume that's the way the monitor is coated.

There's no required order to do this in, so it's up to preference. I might go for the GPU first so that you don't see any possible performance loss due to moving to a higher resolution on the integrated card in the period between the two purchases. Actually you'd see a big performance increase right away, and can then upgrade the monitor later and keep the performance boost.

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I'm usually recommend monitor first since it will be benefit not only in gaming but on every day task, but in your situation.......

your current GPU will take a blow if u upgrade monitor first (up in resolution) so GPU first..


for gpu in that price range from Nv teams it the good choice (660Ti)
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Thanks for the advice everyone :) 

I believe I will go with the 660 Ti first.

Do any of you know which manufacturer seems to be best?
From what I have read, this MSI 660 Ti appears to be a good mix of stability/low temps/quiet. So far, it looks like the one I will be purchasing in 2 days (fri, sept. 5th), unless I can be persuaded otherwise.


@regor245 and whoever else may have been confused about my budget range I apologise, I should have made it clear that I meant ~$300 each. Thought I fixed that before I posted :p 
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