Upgrading from Gt 520 Advice needed

[krzydude00]

Hey guys, I really need to upgrade my gpu asap and i need your guys opinion and what to choose.

Current Build:
i5 3570k 3.4ghz
Gt 520 2gb Oc from 860 to 1000mhz, 533 to 680
Gigabyte z77x-ud3h
WesternDigital 500gb hdd
G. Skill Sniper 8gb 2x4gb 1866mhz
Ultra 600w
Diablotek eVo


My budget is $250 but if i have to spend 10 to 20 more i might consider it. I'm gonna be playing games like NS2, GTA IV, Planetside 2, Bf3 at 1080p. I've been looking at these cards

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125443 Gigabyte 660 $210 after rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125418 Gigabyte 7870 Ghz Ed. $240

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127681 MSI 7870 Hawk Ghz Ed. $250 after rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127662 MSI 7870 Twin Fr Ed. $250 after rebate

I was wondering if the extra 30-40 for the 7870 be worth it? Also would it be better to wait till Nvidia and Amd come out with the new gpu's and wait for a price drop?

 

[ASHISH65]

Hd 7870 ghz edition would be perfect choice.it can easily maxout games at 1080p.its your decision you want to wait for next series.if you can wait then wait.

 

[ASHISH65]

I donot think there will be big price drops.

 

[krzydude00]

Yea i dont think im gonna wait for the new series to come out. Which 7870 would be the better choice?

 

[bgrt]

You can consider this one - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4249670&sku=P450-7871%20SLEEP

$230 after rebate + about $6 shipping.

The downside is that it has a lower core clock than the ones you listed (1GHz) but can obviously be overclocked. The benefit is that it comes with a better game.

 

[Simu]

Gigabyte 7870 Ghz Ed, get this one.

 

[krzydude00]

I think i'ma go with the 7870. thanks for all the responses guys!

 

[krzydude00]

Best answer selected by krzydude00.

 

[Simu]

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Catalyst_12.11_Performance/23.html

7870 is only 3% faster

really life scenario is different...