Looking for info on what graphics card to upgrade to?

[evilkrik]

I'm thinking of upgrading my graphics card, but don't know a whole lot about the subject. I'm trying to find a really good card with hopefully a decent price point. I am willing to spend a bit more if I need to.

I have my current card overclocked, but it's just not cutting it anymore. I'm switching to primarily PC gaming and want to invest some money to make it worth my while.

My system specs right now are:

Intel Core i5 3570k @3.40ghz
Motherboard-ASUSTek Model P8B75-M
32GB DDR3 RAM
Nvidia GeForce GTX 650

 

[Z1NONLY]

We need a budget and your gaming resolution.

 

[lp231]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($197.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $197.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-13 23:26 EST-0500)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $249.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-13 23:27 EST-0500)

 

[evilkrik]

My budget would be around $500, possibly even $800 if needed.
My gaming resolution is 1920 x 1080

 

[lp231]

what is your psu?

 

[evilkrik]

My psu is an HX650W Corsair professional series

 

[lp231]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card ($565.91 @ Newegg)
Total: $565.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-13 23:54 EST-0500)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $499.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-14 00:03 EST-0500)

 

[evilkrik]

And these will run the newest games on ultra settings? Cause I'm not gonna lie, that what I'm looking for lol.

 

[lp231]

Yes, you should be able to run the newest games on ultra setting like BF4.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-290-review-benchmark,3659-6.html

 

[evilkrik]

Excellent, Thank you for your help!

 

[lp231]

Glad to help

 

[THSNOTLEK]

I honestly think 290x is utter garbage would rather pay more for 7990

 

[evilkrik]

How much extra is the 7990?

 

[lp231]

The HD7990 is about $300 more at $800 or up to $1,000 depending on the site.
You're playing games at 1920x1080, the HD7990 would be a waste of money and waste of GPU resources.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1853538/7990-290x.html

 

[THSNOTLEK]

But more future proof.

 

[evilkrik]

Well 800 would be my limit for now anyways, any higher than that is out of my budget range.

But the 290X does seem to be a very good card for the price. And that's without overclocking too.

 

[THSNOTLEK]

true but. Look at how much the 7990 beats it http://www.hwcompare.com/16019/radeon-hd-7990-vs-radeon-r9-290x/ Than again I would only get a $300 card until something like that drops to $300

 

[THSNOTLEK]

Get this SO Worth it http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127735 $30 off Rebate+ 8 Free Games! 6GB! $630 after Rebate.

 

[Z1NONLY]

7990 is just two cards cross fired a d sandwiched on to a sngle package. The frame rate variance was still jacked up last I saw. So it makes pretty numbers but not really smooth game play.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7990-review-benchmark,3486-8.html

Look at the third chart down the page.

 

[evilkrik]

That is a good deal with the 8 free games, but I would imagine I've played them already. From the bit of research I've done it seems like the 290X offers a smoother experience.

 

[Z1NONLY]

The 290x has a lot of potential, but I would wait for aftermarket-cooler cards to hit the market.

 

[evilkrik]

That's a good idea but don't know if I can wait. I've been using cards that were just barely good enough for years and I need an upgrade now lol

 

[lp231]

yeah you should wait for one with 3rd party coolers. but if you really need it now. then get it and wait for 3rd party coolers. There is always a possibility 3rd party coolers will come out, and you can change it yourself.

 

[evilkrik]

Does it run hot? Is that gonna be a problem?

 

[lp231]

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7457/the-radeon-r9-290x-review/19