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Graphics Upgrade? What would you do?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Mr_Wongy, 3 Oct 2014.

  1. Mr_Wongy

    Mr_Wongy What's a Dremel?

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    Hi People,

    Here is the question, I am currently looking to upgrade my GPU and really I am struggling to make a decision of where to go.

    I currently have a 4850 (I know old, right).
    I am looking to spend up to around the £130 mark but could potentially push to £150.

    I am running a 1080p monitor and wanting to play new titles. I know the rest of my machine is up to the task. The question is do I buy something like a 270/270x or maybe GTX 760 or wait and see what happens with the 960 if it gets its rumoured release this month.
     
  2. jinq-sea

    jinq-sea 'write that down in your copy book' Super Moderator

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    Just out of curiosity, what is the spec of the rest of your rig? The other question - are you dead set on buying new?
     
  3. Mr_Wongy

    Mr_Wongy What's a Dremel?

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    Currently I am running.

    i5-2400
    8GB
    Asus P8H67-M LX
    60GB Vertex 2 + 1TB WD Black
    Corsair CM500

    And the 4850 which is definitely the week point of the system in terms of gaming performance.

    I would prefer to buy new.
     
  4. Blogins

    Blogins Panda have Guns

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    Buy a used GTX 670! Plenty of options in the Marketplace.
     
  5. The_Crapman

    The_Crapman World's worst stuntman. Lover of bit-tech

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    680 classified for £150 in the marketplace. great performance for the price
     
  6. jinq-sea

    jinq-sea 'write that down in your copy book' Super Moderator

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    OP doesn't have MP access just yet, but yes, there are plenty of used options around 670-level that would be just grand. The rest of the rig would complement it nicely :)
     

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