LF upgrading my GTX 260

[mindfire]

Currently playing Guild Wars 2 and not getting the performance desired. Therefore I decide to upgrade it, also to see some nicer pictures of course

My budget is around 100-150 pounds, if there are additional components such as non-stock fans and stuff I'd like it included.

Current GPU: GTX 260

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965
Mobo: M4A78LTM LE
Memory: 8GB G-Skill
PSU: 700w unbranded

Resolution: 1980x1080

I don't use overclock as I think it lowers the components life dramatically, correct me if not.

I did do a little research and found GTX 660 ti and GTX 470 (I don't mind using ATI), but somehow they are a bit over budget, I didn't look at ATI cards because I don't quite understand them.

Please try to be available in UK!

Thank you so much guys.

 

[gajeebz]

GTX 560 ti is probably your best bet with your budget.

 

[gamerkila57]

we need to know more on your psu

 

[mindfire]

560 seems nice :O

The PSU only says

700 Watts Power Supplies (SLI / CrossFire Ready Quad Rail Power Supply *** Not Recommended for Overclocking***)'

when I bought it... from cyberpowers system

 

[gamerkila57]

list the numbers from the side of the psu

 

[mindfire]

WIN POWER, model: SL-8850EPS

frequency 60-50Hz
Current: 12A, 7A
Voltage: 100V- 240V-
MAX: 830w

there are quite a bit more numbers range +3.3v - +12V4

Are these enough o.o?

 

[gamerkila57]

what are all the numbers

Example this is my psu: +3.3V@30A, +5V@30A, +12V@70A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@3.0A

 

[mindfire]

+3.3v 28A
+5v 30A
+12v1 17A
+12v2 17A
+12v3 17A

-12V 0.8A
+5VSB 3A
PS-ON REMOTE
POK PG
COM RETURN

 

[gamerkila57]

i really wouldn't trust that psu with a video card over the HD 7770 ?

 

[mindfire]

hmm, how much is one that supports good GPU?

 

[gamerkila57]

in the USA its $24.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

 

[mindfire]

40 pounds here, and its only 430 watts :O?!

Will it be able to support those cards?

 

[gamerkila57]

yep

 

[mindfire]

Sooooo, what GPU can I go for that?

 

[gamerkila57]

a with your budget a HD 6850 or HD 6870 or GTX 560 or GTX 460 1GB

 

[mindfire]

Thank you for replying so far!

I was looking at the price for 6850, than I found 7850 under 150 pounds offer! do you recommend that or is it notorious for something?

 

[Tree_Hugger]

For what its worth, I'm playing GW2 with an AMD 955 and GTX 560 (non Ti) and it can play at the best appearance preset at a near constant 60 fps with v-sync enabled at 1080p; with an occasional dip into the 40s. I don't play much PvP though, so i don't know how well it would perform there. If it fits into your budget, I think I would go with the 7850.

 

[mindfire]

Tree huggin

I will consider a new psu and graphic cards, thanks people!