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Price Range: $200-250

Current Specs

Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
RAM: 4 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 668 MHz
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 1 GB; W2040 (1600x900@60Hz)
Hard Drive: 932GB Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 ATA Device (SATA)
PSU: Xion 700w

Main reason for upgrading is the GTS 250 doesn't support DX11 which is starting to become a problem as newer games come out. I doubt Crysis 3 would run at all. I don't really care about having top end gear. I just want something that will run mid-range for a couple years.

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vstagnetti said:
Price Range: $200-250

Current Specs

Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
RAM: 4 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 668 MHz
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 1 GB; W2040 (1600x900@60Hz)
Hard Drive: 932GB Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 ATA Device (SATA)


Main reason for upgrading is the GTS 250 doesn't support DX11 which is starting to become a problem as newer games come out. I doubt Crysis 3 would run at all. I don't really care about having top end gear. I just want something that will run mid-range for a couple years.


What is your make and model of power supply?
Graphics card Master

I agree what is the make and model of your power supply. Also, with the 7950 you get Crysis 3 for free so if you already have the game then I would get a 7870 LE/XT (Tahiti) and if you don't but you are planning to get Crysis 3 then you can get the 7950 for a little more and get Crysis 3 and Bioshock Infinite for Free.

7870LE/XT/MYST
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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7950
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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Well I guess a PSU recommendation wouldn't hurt either. I saw newegg has some XFX for as low as $60. Not sure if 450w is enough though. How many watts is ideal?

Sucks I have to put all this money into a PC that I've barely had for over a year. I should of just had my cousin build one instead of buying an iBUYPower rig.
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I would go with the ASUS card. THe MSI card I take it is the power edition card? Its mainly a factory overclock I really like the ASUS cards for silent and really cold coolers. Plus spending the extra money to get the MSI card plus the tax of a higher priced item yea I would go with the ASUS card. Put the extra 10 dollars towards a power supply sir :p 
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