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Budget: $150-$200
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500k 3.3ghz
GPU Radeon HD 7770
PSU: 600w
Ram: 6gb
I'm looking for an upgrade from my Radeon HD 7770. I'd prefer it to be around $150, but I'll go up to $200 if the performance increase matches the extra price.
I'm going to be using it almost entirely for gaming. Dragon Age Inquisition is coming out soon and I have serious doubts my current setup will run it well.
I was thinking about the Radeon R9 270, but I wanted to get some advice from people who know this stuff better than I do. I'd appreciate any help because honestly, I don't get to make upgrades very often so I need to make sure it's a smart purchase when I do.
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500k 3.3ghz
GPU Radeon HD 7770
PSU: 600w
Ram: 6gb
I'm looking for an upgrade from my Radeon HD 7770. I'd prefer it to be around $150, but I'll go up to $200 if the performance increase matches the extra price.
I'm going to be using it almost entirely for gaming. Dragon Age Inquisition is coming out soon and I have serious doubts my current setup will run it well.
I was thinking about the Radeon R9 270, but I wanted to get some advice from people who know this stuff better than I do. I'd appreciate any help because honestly, I don't get to make upgrades very often so I need to make sure it's a smart purchase when I do.
Aydrian said:
clutchc said:
Depending on the make/model of your "600W" PSU, the R9-270 would be a good choice for that price. Not all 600W PSUs are created equal.The R9-270X is a better choice and still within your budget.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1080?vs=1043
Yeah I apologize for the vagueness on the PSU. I bought it almost two years ago and while I remember that detail, I can't recall the rest.
And is the 270x really worth the extra price? Just about everywhere I look it has a $20-$40 price difference.
That's why I posted that link. So you could see if you thought it was worth the cost difference. Only you can decide that.
Aydrian
September 28, 2014 3:48:17 PM
clutchc said:
Depending on the make/model of your "600W" PSU, the R9-270 would be a good choice for that price. Not all 600W PSUs are created equal.The R9-270X is a better choice and still within your budget.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1080?vs=1043
Yeah I apologize for the vagueness on the PSU. I bought it almost two years ago and while I remember that detail, I can't recall the rest.
And is the 270x really worth the extra price? Just about everywhere I look it has a $20-$40 price difference.
Depending on the make/model of your "600W" PSU, the R9-270 would be a good choice for that price. Not all 600W PSUs are created equal.
The R9-270X is a better choice and still within your budget.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1080?vs=1043
The R9-270X is a better choice and still within your budget.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1080?vs=1043
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