Upgrade video card from 560TI?

[Medioman]

Hi everyone,
this is my configuration of my pc:

Power Supply:Corsair Professional Series HX650 650W 80Plus Bronze
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500 3.30GHz Socket 1155 95W - GPU Sandy Bridge Boxed
Memory:RAM DDR3 G.Skill Ripjaws-X F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL 1600MHz 8GB (2x4GB)
Storage:SSD Crucial RealSSD M4 128GB 2.5"
Mother Board: Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 Socket 1155 Intel Z68 DDR3 SATA3 USB3 ATX
Video card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 560 Ti OC Core 900MHz Memory GDDR5 4000MHz 1GB 2xDVI miniHDMI

(I've also another storage, a WD Caviar blue 1TB, a sound card and a optical drive)

I use the pc most for gaming (WoW, Diablo III, FPS stuff...) and I'd like to run some new titles without freezing: like BF4, CoD, AC Black Flag, Batman Origins.

I was thinking to upgrade the video card, turning to a GTX 770: Do I have to change something else first? It's better to wait the next year?

Thank you!
Cheers

[Iamanerd]

I'd look into a 7970 on sale as it offers great performance for the price, but if you want to spend a little more look into the R9-290 that releases next week as it's going to provide great performance for what is rumored to be $400-$450.

[Deleted]

I'd look into a 7970 on sale as it offers great performance for the price, but if you want to spend a little more look into the R9-290 that releases next week as it's going to provide great performance for what is rumored to be $400-$450.

Might want wait for R290 with customized cooling solution, the stock cooler runs hot and slightly throttles the card.

[Iamanerd]

Might want wait for R290 with customized cooling solution, the stock cooler runs hot and slightly throttles the card.

Yeah waiting for custom coolers is a safe bet, unless you feel comfortable doing it yourself. The throttle thing appears to be related to drivers from what I'm seeing, I get it slightly but not to much, and my card doesn't go over 80C with my fan profile, while a bit loud you won't notice if you have headphones on.

[Medioman]

I'd prefer Nvidia on ATI, because tomorrow there is the new bundle (Pirates, Heroes and Spies) with 3 games free. So, with my pc configuration there will be any bottleneck/problem with CPU? It's better to wait next year with the new gtx800 and create a new config?

[Deleted]

I'd say wait for 780 Ti release and see how it affects pricing.

[potis]

Since you mentioned BF4, i would simply look depending on money you have (Always in dollars):

180-220 = 270X

280-320= 280X

400+= 290

550+=290X

[Exoticheals]

Do not buy a AMD card

GTX 770 or 780 and don't look back

[Roflomnom]

Seeing as you prefer Nvidia over AMD, get a 770, 780, or wait for the new 780Ti to be released.

Any will provide a phenomenal improvement over your 560Ti (trust me, I was in the same boat).

[Iamanerd]

Do not buy a AMD card

GTX 770 or 780 and don't look back

Why not buy a AMD card?

OT: If you want Nvidia it's still a good choice but it depends on the amount you want to pay.

[Toffie]

Do not buy a AMD card

GTX 770 or 780 and don't look back

If you have nothing constructive to say then don't say anything.

Medioman, If you prefer nvidia and want the 3 game bundle then wait for the 780 Ti coming up in about 2 weeks. If budget is short then get a gtx 770 which should launch with the bundle today.

[DarkBlade6]

Nvidia will be dropping price on GTX 770 and GTX 780 when they will launch 780 Ti on november 7, so If I was you, id wait until then.

[Toffie]

Nvidia will be dropping price on GTX 770 and GTX 780 when they will launch 780 Ti on november 7, so If I was you, id wait until then.

I belive they already lowered the prices in most places

780
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130942

770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130919

[Deleted]

think the current thoughts are, wait til the AMD 290 and maybe the 780 ti are released and see a week later, see how the market fairs on pricing, this is a proper price war at the mo

[Medioman]

I noticed the prices of 770 in some sites are already lowered to 329, after the presentation of 780TI. I think I'll wait few days and watch the fight AMD vs NVidia Thanks everyone!

[superstargoddess]

Go with Nvidia for sure, their cards and drivers are so much better! Also, brand matters, I have a Gigabyte 650ti and love it, was a huge upgrade from the Radeon 6670 I had before that!

This is the exact one I have, and it's gorgeous!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125446

[Deleted]

I strongly disagree with superstargoddess, but yes, that card has a pretty awesome cooler. I would do your research, and consider looking at medium-high-end cards, like the GTX770, which will be a steal at under $350.

[Spelorzi]

I think this card is win-win situation (price / perfomance) :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125463

[Deleted]

Go with Nvidia for sure, their cards and drivers are so much better!

Funny, I think lately nvidia had more driver issues than AMD.

Anyway, if you are deadset on Nvidia I would either go with a 770 or 780. The 780ti will most likely start selling at 699 dollar, which is just to much imo. You are better of with a 780.

[Exoticheals]

Nvidia plays WoW better anyways. The 770 is bnow $329 from newegg....that's a amazing price!!!