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So i have an amd a8 6600k, and i use the integrated GPU and was thinking of maybe getting a discrete one. I do not intend to play battlefield at 4k on ultra settings. I play TF2 maxed out and some BF3 on low settings at 720p, and am noticing some lag on battlefield, and was wondering if there would be a significant difference if i got a 7770 or a r7 260x(or similiar cards) and added it to my system. Like would i be able to play BF3 at 1080p on medium settings and recieve playable frame rates on either of these cards.

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yes, the 260x beats the candy out of the integrated gpu in the 6600k.

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Yes, a really significant difference. If you're looking for something cheap and powerful get the R7 260X definitely.

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Well, maybe. I think you'd be better off getting something like a GTX 660 or 660ti though. (Or a 7870?)

 

EDIT: Nevermind. Go for the R7 260X.

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Is there a specific varient fo the 260x, i should lok for?

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At lower price points (such as that of the 260x), I would personally recommend getting a used card rather than buying a new one like the 260x. Perhaps you should look into a used 6870. I can get over 30fps easily on high settings in 1080p bf3 with that card. 

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Is there a specific varient fo the 260x, i should lok for?

 

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Is there a specific varient fo the 260x, i should lok for?

at this range they are about the same.
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At lower price points (such as that of the 260x), I would personally recommend getting a used card rather than buying a new one like the 260x. Perhaps you should look into a used 6870. I can get over 30fps easily on high settings in 1080p bf3 with that card. 

 

R7 260X will play better than that.

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Is there a specific varient fo the 260x, i should lok for?

Any 2GB card

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r7-260x will beat the 6870.  The clock speed is amazing.

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Looks like the 6870 is actually a bit faster than the 260x. (both benchmarks in the same part of the game performed by the same website). Advantage of the 260x is more video memory (2gb as opposed to 1gb). If you can find the 6870 for cheaper than the 260x I would get that. 

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KIEKxpR.png (50+37)/2=43.5 average

 

Looks like the 6870 is actually a bit faster than the 260x. (both benchmarks in the same part of the game performed by the same website). Advantage of the 260x is more video memory (2gb as opposed to 1gb). If you can find the 6870 for cheaper than the 260x I would get that. 

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Most reliable chart ever

 

I stand corrected:

 

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Then again the performance difference would probably be a lot smaller on high detail settings because ultra relies heavily on the higher amount of video memory that the 260x has over the 6870. 

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Personally I'd save mah penny's for a better card, but, any 260x should be fine if you really want one.

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I stand corrected:

 

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Then again the performance difference would probably be a lot smaller on high detail settings because ultra relies heavily on the higher amount of video memory that the 260x has over the 6870. 

But the HD 6870 is an older card, I would rather spend 140 for better cooling (most HD 6870's were reference), newer technology and better performance.

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131514

 

Go with this one, it has 2 GB of memory and, like the others, it comes with 2 games.

 

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I'd recommend going with a 650Ti 2GB, but if that's too expensive the 260X should bee fine too.

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i think you can use your apu iGPU + 7750 in a dual crossfire but you will need research the theme friend  ;)

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So i have an amd a8 6600k, and i use the integrated GPU and was thinking of maybe getting a discrete one. I do not intend to play battlefield at 4k on ultra settings. I play TF2 maxed out and some BF3 on low settings at 720p, and am noticing some lag on battlefield, and was wondering if there would be a significant difference if i got a 7770 or a r7 260x(or similiar cards) and added it to my system. Like would i be able to play BF3 at 1080p on medium settings and recieve playable frame rates on either of these cards.

I played BF3 on medium settings with a 7770, zero problems. A 260x will do just fine for that or less, if you need any more get a 7870 or 270x.

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I played BF3 on medium settings with a 7770, zero problems. A 260x will do just fine for that or less, if you need any more get a 7870 or 270x.

im able to run bf3 at ultra with my 7790 and the 260x is kinda the same thing not to mention mantle will boost the performance of it.

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