1. 2012-08-28, 04:56 PM #1
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    graphic card upgrade

    Hello everyone I am currently using a geforce 560 gtx and I would like to upgrade. I dont really know what to get but I have 400-500$ for it. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
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  2. 2012-08-28, 05:05 PM #2
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    670 or 680 perhaps? Even the 660ti would be a nice upgrade for $300
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    Quote Originally Posted by Angban View Post
    Hello everyone I am currently using a geforce 560 gtx and I would like to upgrade. I dont really know what to get but I have 400-500$ for it. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
    Could you give us some information about your pc? Maybe a $500 gpu wouldnt be ideal. However Id jump right to a 680 if you have that kind of money.
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  4. 2012-08-28, 05:16 PM #4
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    I use Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit processor AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 955 Processor 3.2ghz i have 12g ram ddr3
    Last edited by Angban; 2012-08-28 at 05:23 PM. Reason: remembered the ram type
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    Quote Originally Posted by Milkshake86 View Post
    Could you give us some information about your pc? Maybe a $500 gpu wouldnt be ideal. However Id jump right to a 680 if you have that kind of money.
    Why a 680 over a 670? The performance difference isn't drastic enough to warrant an extra $100, in my opinion.
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    I guess it would be the same between a 660 ti and a 670? I mean the performance difference
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    What games are you playing? Getting a 3570k would be a better upgrade imo.
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  8. 2012-08-28, 06:03 PM #8
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    I play diablo 3/wow/darksiders2/bf3/witcher2/sc2/swtor and just bought GW2
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  9. 2012-08-28, 06:07 PM #9
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    ehm might sound different but how about save for new mobo/cpu/gpu combo? gpu might provide some gain but is there any reason your using an amd cpu? (im familiar with staying away from them for gaming purposes)
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    I dont know i just looked at a list of processor and decided to take this one but i know intel is a bit better...well most ppl say that anyway
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    Ever thought that there was no such thing as SB When the Phenom cpu's were released?
    It was a decision between a 955 and an i5 750/760. And the difference wasnt big enough to make the 760 a MUST option.
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    well it kinda depends on what you want to do, upgrade piece by piece or a perhaps bigger upgrade later along.

    fyi never said intel is a must for gaming, im just familiar with amd not being optimal for it
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    but is there any reason your using an amd cpu? (im familiar with staying away from them for gaming purposes)
    Ever thought that there was no such thing as SB When the Phenom cpu's were released?
    It was a decision between a 955 and an i5 750/760. And the difference wasnt big enough to make the 760 a MUST option.
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    A couple of the games the OP listed relay heavily on the GPU (BF3 and the witcher 2 mostly). Id say, get a new gpu (7950/7970/670) now, and save up for a mobo/cpu upgrade

    If you dont want to go for a mobo/cpu upgrade i would chose either a 670 or 7970. If you do plan to upgrade the cpu/mobo in time, id pick the 7950. (And your RAM should be DDR3, so you prob dont have to upgrade that )
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    Thanks for the help everyone
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  16. 2012-08-28, 06:17 PM #16
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    perhaps im slightly biased with bad exp with my former ATI cards from the past.
    OP what kind of screen you playing on? 60hz/1920x1080?
    Last edited by mmoce1d4ab16bc; 2012-08-28 at 06:29 PM. Reason: typo
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    yeah i play on a 1920x1080
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  18. 2012-08-28, 06:31 PM #18
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    well question that is open for what gpu would suit you most atm is do you want to play games maxed out on graphics now or future proofing more?
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    well when i build it i was thinking about taking cheaper piece and upgrading over the time which i did so i guess i should also look for a new processor too
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  20. 2012-08-28, 07:14 PM #20
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    well depending on what performance you want/need you should start doing some comparing on cards etc and perhaps keep an eye out for any cpu/mobo discount bundles. (if with good brand mobo ofc)

    ps: gtx 670 is personal jack of all trades atm with performance for its price.
    pps: got a SSD? if not that would be 2nd best upgrade after GPU instead of cpu/mobo
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