CPU
Intel Core i5 2300 @ 2.80GHz 39 °C
Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology
RAM
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 802MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Z68X-UD3-B3 (Socket 1155) 41 °C
Graphics
AMD Radeon HD 6870
I was looking for something in the $200-300 range (USA).
Maybe something like this.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125494[/url]
Any suggestions?
The [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121803&cm_re=280x-_-14-121-803-_-Product"]280X[/URL] is significantly better than the 760 for 300$
If you want to spend less money, the 760 you picked out has 4GB vram instead of 2GB, and it's a waste of money on something that won't make a difference.
The 290 is $330 and its way better than both
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150697&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=[/url]
[QUOTE=Lilyo;44920879]The 290 is $330 and its way better than both
[URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150697&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=[/URL][/QUOTE]
That card is $430, not $330, and it's far above his budget.
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It is far better, but it's overkill unless the OP plays above 1080p
Or you know get the Msi one and save a few bucks. Bought one and is really happy about it :)
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127789&cm_re=msi_280_gaming-_-14-127-789-_-Product[/url]
[url]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLMKNE0/?tag=pcpapi-20[/url]
Only $270
Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I'm really liking that 280X on amazon, especially since I already have prime.
One question though. My main reason for upgrading was so I could play watch dogs smoothly on a decent setting. Should I be more concerned about nVidia proprietary software, or is the difference negligible when it comes to this price bracket?
[QUOTE=Splash Attack;44923470]Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I'm really liking that 280X on amazon, especially since I already have prime.
One question though. My main reason for upgrading was so I could play watch dogs smoothly on a decent setting. Should I be more concerned about nVidia proprietary software, or is the difference negligible when it comes to this price bracket?[/QUOTE]
It's completely irrelevant at this price. NVidia partnered with ubisoft for watch_dogs, so they'll have more optimalisations at launch, but it won't take long to even out, and the equivalent GPU from nvidia(the 770) costs about 100$+ more than the 280X
The 290 was 330 when i posted it, i wouldnt have posted it otherwise. The sale ended. The 280x is barely better than the 280 which you can get for around $200
[QUOTE=Splash Attack;44923470]Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I'm really liking that 280X on amazon, especially since I already have prime.
One question though. My main reason for upgrading was so I could play watch dogs smoothly on a decent setting. Should I be more concerned about nVidia proprietary software, or is the difference negligible when it comes to this price bracket?[/QUOTE]
If your going for any version of the 280x the MSI one is the best.
[QUOTE=Neddy;44925550]If your going for any version of the 280x the MSI one is the best.[/QUOTE]
Why is MSI the best? XFX is equally as good and has a lifetime warranty on their cards.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150690[/url]
I bought this card after I went through two terrible Gigabyte 7970s and have had no issues since.
I've had a couple issues with XFX's coolers compared to other AMD brands such as Sapphire and HIS, but they're warranty is pure gold