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I'm looking to upgrade my current build with a new GPU, but I am not sure if I will need to upgrade any other parts before this is possible. Here is my current spec:
Motherboard - ASUS P8H67-V
CPU - Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz
RAM - 16GB
GPU - AMD Radeon R9 270
Power Supply - 600W
OS - Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
I am going to be buying a new Power Supply anyway, so that won't be an issue, but would I be able to get a 770/780 with this current build?
Motherboard - ASUS P8H67-V
CPU - Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz
RAM - 16GB
GPU - AMD Radeon R9 270
Power Supply - 600W
OS - Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
I am going to be buying a new Power Supply anyway, so that won't be an issue, but would I be able to get a 770/780 with this current build?
Newbbuilder11
October 17, 2014 4:17:51 PM
Zerk2012 said:
Well yes that game takes a internet connection but it's still not multiplayer with other real people. Their a difference on how it taxes your PC.If he has "players" NPC or not, they are there and they are taking up space on the map, also he is on a BIG map(look at all that) and runs just fine. He is fine. I also added in benchmarks and another Multiplayer mode with a 770(he is looking into getting that).
Zerk2012
October 17, 2014 9:59:00 AM
Newbbuilder11
October 17, 2014 8:36:44 AM
zykey said:
Newbbuilder11 said:
zykey said:
Newbbuilder11 said:
zykey said:
Zerk2012 said:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1080?vs=1355I would get the GTX 970 and overclock your processor some the i5 2500K is still a beast of a processor.
Depending on the make and model of your power supply a new one might not be needed.
So the rest of my PC is strong enough to deal with a new graphics card?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4NavM0trw
This is with a non K 2500 paired with a ASUS R9 270 on High Settings 2xMSAA on Multiplayer.
It seems you do not need to OC since his is a non K and can handle the game just fine
OC'd is preferred down the line, also I suggest you get a Aftermarket cooler to OC.
Also if you were to get a Nvidia Card, you are going to have to uninstall all your AMD drivers before using the GTX card.
So I should not bother changing my GPU?
No, its perfectly fine for right now
also a thing about your PSU
Tier five - Replace immediately. These units are NOT recommended for any system, no matter the purpose. Reference to higher tiered models for a better and potentially money-saving unit
Artic / Ace (They're the same company)
if that is the manufacturer of your PSU I suggest you opt out and get a new one.
Okay thanks for the help, I'll get a new PSU soon, as I've had this one for about 3 years now. If I was to buy a 770/780 in the future, do you agree my PC be able to support it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppUKsSP2_gU
Here you go!
If you are going to do the switch be sure to uninstall all your AMD drivers first
Good luck gaming!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2BSr53rG_E
Metro Redux Benchmark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDacrWXGPNs
BF4 multi-player with your CPU and 770.
Newbbuilder11
October 17, 2014 8:34:35 AM
Zerk2012 said:
This link is in single play mode it gets different in multiplayer, you can find results to fit your needs anywhere on the net. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4NavM0trwIt easy to get any results depending on your personal agenda.
The performance difference is huge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4NavM0trw
If you watched the whole video you would find that it is online
Zerk2012
October 17, 2014 8:31:28 AM
This link is in single play mode it gets different in multiplayer, you can find results to fit your needs anywhere on the net. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4NavM0trw
It easy to get any results depending on your personal agenda.
The performance difference is huge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4NavM0trw
It easy to get any results depending on your personal agenda.
The performance difference is huge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4NavM0trw
zykey
October 17, 2014 8:24:17 AM
Newbbuilder11 said:
zykey said:
Newbbuilder11 said:
zykey said:
Zerk2012 said:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1080?vs=1355I would get the GTX 970 and overclock your processor some the i5 2500K is still a beast of a processor.
Depending on the make and model of your power supply a new one might not be needed.
So the rest of my PC is strong enough to deal with a new graphics card?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4NavM0trw
This is with a non K 2500 paired with a ASUS R9 270 on High Settings 2xMSAA on Multiplayer.
It seems you do not need to OC since his is a non K and can handle the game just fine
OC'd is preferred down the line, also I suggest you get a Aftermarket cooler to OC.
Also if you were to get a Nvidia Card, you are going to have to uninstall all your AMD drivers before using the GTX card.
So I should not bother changing my GPU?
No, its perfectly fine for right now
also a thing about your PSU
Tier five - Replace immediately. These units are NOT recommended for any system, no matter the purpose. Reference to higher tiered models for a better and potentially money-saving unit
Artic / Ace (They're the same company)
if that is the manufacturer of your PSU I suggest you opt out and get a new one.
Okay thanks for the help, I'll get a new PSU soon, as I've had this one for about 3 years now. If I was to buy a 770/780 in the future, do you agree my PC be able to support it?
Zerk2012
October 17, 2014 8:22:25 AM
Newbbuilder11
October 17, 2014 8:21:20 AM
zykey said:
Newbbuilder11 said:
zykey said:
Zerk2012 said:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1080?vs=1355I would get the GTX 970 and overclock your processor some the i5 2500K is still a beast of a processor.
Depending on the make and model of your power supply a new one might not be needed.
So the rest of my PC is strong enough to deal with a new graphics card?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4NavM0trw
This is with a non K 2500 paired with a ASUS R9 270 on High Settings 2xMSAA on Multiplayer.
It seems you do not need to OC since his is a non K and can handle the game just fine
OC'd is preferred down the line, also I suggest you get a Aftermarket cooler to OC.
Also if you were to get a Nvidia Card, you are going to have to uninstall all your AMD drivers before using the GTX card.
So I should not bother changing my GPU?
No, its perfectly fine for right now
also a thing about your PSU
Tier five - Replace immediately. These units are NOT recommended for any system, no matter the purpose. Reference to higher tiered models for a better and potentially money-saving unit
Artic / Ace (They're the same company)
if that is the manufacturer of your PSU I suggest you opt out and get a new one.
zykey
October 17, 2014 8:20:22 AM
Newbbuilder11 said:
zykey said:
Zerk2012 said:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1080?vs=1355I would get the GTX 970 and overclock your processor some the i5 2500K is still a beast of a processor.
Depending on the make and model of your power supply a new one might not be needed.
So the rest of my PC is strong enough to deal with a new graphics card?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4NavM0trw
This is with a non K 2500 paired with a ASUS R9 270 on High Settings 2xMSAA on Multiplayer.
It seems you do not need to OC since his is a non K and can handle the game just fine
OC'd is preferred down the line, also I suggest you get a Aftermarket cooler to OC.
Also if you were to get a Nvidia Card, you are going to have to uninstall all your AMD drivers before using the GTX card.
So I should not bother changing my GPU?
Newbbuilder11
October 17, 2014 8:16:16 AM
zykey said:
Zerk2012 said:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1080?vs=1355I would get the GTX 970 and overclock your processor some the i5 2500K is still a beast of a processor.
Depending on the make and model of your power supply a new one might not be needed.
So the rest of my PC is strong enough to deal with a new graphics card?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4NavM0trw
This is with a non K 2500 paired with a ASUS R9 270 on High Settings 2xMSAA on Multiplayer.
It seems you do not need to OC since his is a non K and can handle the game just fine
OC'd is preferred down the line, also I suggest you get a Aftermarket cooler to OC.
Also if you were to get a Nvidia Card, you are going to have to uninstall all your AMD drivers before using the GTX card.
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