New GPU

Rabbit · 2013-09-19, 02:05

I have a radeon 5800 series, Its very meh, and am thinking about picking up a new card, preferably nvidia. Been looking at this, just want opinions, is it a huge upgrade, is it worth it, is their far better for not much more... You get it, thanks.

EVGA GeForce GTX 600 SuperClocked 02G-P4-2662-KR GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Newegg.com

DesmoLocke · 2013-09-19, 02:24

For $60 more, you could go with a GTX 760 or something similar. And get over 20 FPS better in BF3 than the $190 GTX 660 you linked to.

The $250 price segment is the sweet spot really as you can get the performance of the GTX 670 for relatively cheap.
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Doc.Pock · 2013-09-19, 03:57

And if that is your budget, the gtx650ti boost is basically a 660 with some cudas locked and it costs some less even

MaSSive · 2013-09-19, 07:06

mangeface · 2013-09-19, 12:42

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Originally Posted by MaSSive

Rabbit · 2013-09-19, 18:07

Still pretty set on Nvidia though, I like its control panel and ability to change things more. My current Radeon sucks at it.

LITOralis.nMd · 2013-09-19, 21:35

The HD 7870 Tahiti or the HD 7870 Gigahertz Edition is usually the optimal price/performance winner at that price point.

Depends if you put any value in the Batman Arkham game of the 2 free Silver never settle games from the AMD Radeon cards. NEVER SETTLE FOREVER

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IDD about the better software and driver support for Nvidia cards. Which means I'd probably buy the EVGA GTX 660 you posted too.

DesmoLocke · 2013-09-20, 02:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rabbit

Still pretty set on Nvidia though, I like its control panel and ability to change things more. My current Radeon sucks at it.

I thought so, hence my recommendation of the GTX 760 for a mere $60 more than the 660.

I even included graphs!

Rabbit · 2013-09-20, 03:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesmoLocke

I thought so, hence my recommendation of the GTX 760 for a mere $60 more than the 660.

I even included graphs!

Yeah, now I just need to decide between FXAA and MSAA, but MSAA is so pretty.

Doc.Pock · 2013-09-20, 03:43

"mere 60$" for that, ce could get more ram, or a pretty good mouse even...

2013-09-19, 02:05	#1
Rabbit Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,750 United States of America Location: Ohio Blog Entries: 7	New GPU I have a radeon 5800 series, Its very meh, and am thinking about picking up a new card, preferably nvidia. Been looking at this, just want opinions, is it a huge upgrade, is it worth it, is their far better for not much more... You get it, thanks. EVGA GeForce GTX 600 SuperClocked 02G-P4-2662-KR GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Newegg.com

2013-09-19, 02:24	#2
DesmoLocke Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,756 United States of America Location: North Carolina	Re: New GPU For $60 more, you could go with a GTX 760 or something similar. And get over 20 FPS better in BF3 than the $190 GTX 660 you linked to. The $250 price segment is the sweet spot really as you can get the performance of the GTX 670 for relatively cheap. Best Enthusiast Graphics Cards: $180 To $290 - Best Graphics Cards For The Money: September 2013
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2013-09-19, 18:07	#6
Rabbit Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,750 United States of America Location: Ohio Blog Entries: 7	Re: New GPU Still pretty set on Nvidia though, I like its control panel and ability to change things more. My current Radeon sucks at it.

2013-09-19, 21:35	#7
LITOralis.nMd Retired PR Developer Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5,648 United States of America	Re: New GPU The HD 7870 Tahiti or the HD 7870 Gigahertz Edition is usually the optimal price/performance winner at that price point. Depends if you put any value in the Batman Arkham game of the 2 free Silver never settle games from the AMD Radeon cards. NEVER SETTLE FOREVER Powercolor Radeon HD 7870 PCs 2GB 4.8GBPS GDDR5 DL DVI-I Sl DVI-D HDMI 2xMini DP Video Card Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100354OC-2L Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card IDD about the better software and driver support for Nvidia cards. Which means I'd probably buy the EVGA GTX 660 you posted too.

2013-09-19, 03:57	#3
Doc.Pock Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,867 Korea (North) Location: The glorious metropolis of Pyongyang	And if that is your budget, the gtx650ti boost is basically a 660 with some cudas locked and it costs some less even

2013-09-20, 03:43	#10
Doc.Pock Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,867 Korea (North) Location: The glorious metropolis of Pyongyang	"mere 60$" for that, ce could get more ram, or a pretty good mouse even...