Seeking replacement for GeForce GTX275

[kkocka]

Hi guys. In short, my video card is starting to die out. Drivers aren't fixing anything, and after all I built my machine back in 2009...it could just be time.

I currently use:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130475

I would like something pretty similar, if not slightly better like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121425

Can I use video cards with DDR5 ram, despite my mobo and current video card using DDR3? I don't know if these things need to align between mobos and video cards.

Other system specs:
Win 7 Home Premium w/SP1
Mobo (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157155)
Intel i7 @ 2.67ghz
12gb RAM DDR3

Any help would be appreciated as I'm looking to ordering soon and as my computer is showing serious signs of dying soon.

 

[rolli59]

Yes you will be fine with a GTX560Ti system ram and Vram are two different things and can be used in any combination. I would even consider one of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20600315498%20600364399&IsNodeId=1&name=GeForce%20GTX%20660

Performance difference http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GTX_660_OC/27.html

 

[kkocka]

Thanks for the lead. Are factory OC cards anything to worry about? I might still be in a very old school thought that overclocking sets you up for a giant risk in weak stability.

 

[computernoob29]

that 560ti is the same price as a gtx 660, which would deliver alot better performance

 

[rolli59]

Factory overclocked cards are fine often come with better cooling solution and are fully guarantied by the manufacturer.

 

[Sunius]

It has lifetime warranty - why don't you just contact evga?

 

[kkocka]

It has lifetime warranty - why don't you just contact evga?

Hassle, heh. I'd likely get a refurbished card anyway, which I've never had a pleasant experience with.