Upgrading From Gtx 650

[bobo347844]

I currently run a over clocked GTX 650 and feel like upgrading to something with a little bit more power, I have considered getting a 2GB 7770 and then later getting a second one and running them in crossfire. I don't have much money to spend ~$150 and my motherboard only supports crossfire. Any other suggestions?

[xxbrock88]

A 7770 is a good card for $150; however, how soon are you going to be getting the second one? If it is not to long from now I would recommend waiting getting a single better gpu than 2 lower end gpus. Then you wouldn't have to worry about scaling. Both the 7850 and 7870 are excellent options if you wait and save your money. They provide great performance per dollar and include Tomb Raider and Bioshock Infinite, 2 great games. So, I would recommend to wait and save your money to get a single better gpu.

Hopefully this was helpful  :)

[bobo347844]

quote name="xxbrock88" post="120827" timestamp="1367119656"]A 7770 is a good card for $150; however, how soon are you going to be getting the second one? If it is not to long from now I would recommend waiting getting a single better gpu than 2 lower end gpus. Then you wouldn't have to worry about scaling. Both the 7850 and 7870 are excellent options if you wait and save your money. They provide great performance per dollar and include Tomb Raider and Bioshock Infinite, 2 great games. So, I would recommend to wait and save your money to get a single better gpu.

Hopefully this was helpful  :)

I wouldn't be getting the second one for at least half a year afterwards[

[Tony N]

If your in the US, i found this 7850 earlier today for 150 after MIR. It has solid reviews, good cooler, and some free games. Cant get any better than that.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004

[bobo347844]

Thanks for the link but I'm from the land down under

[lolmont]

I've visited aus and know your guys harsh prices :(. For that kind of budget you don't really have much of a upgrade option your card you currently have is you budget.

[bobo347844]

I guess I'm just going to have to wait then.

Thanks for the response all!

[Eric1024]

I would honestly wait until you have a bit more cash and then spring for something in the 7870/660ti range, otherwise I don't think you'll notice enough of a difference for it to feel like money well spent. /:

[Eric1024]

I guess I'm just going to have to wait then.

Thanks for the response all!

 

 

I would honestly wait until you have a bit more cash and then spring for something in the 7870/660ti range, otherwise I don't think you'll notice enough of a difference for it to feel like money well spent. /:

 

 

Dang, I was 3 minutes too late, shoulda refreshed the page after I went to look up pricing :P

[TechFan@ic]

Wait until June or July, prices are bound to drop if/when Nvidia releases the new 700 series (last we heard they're coming in May).

[Tr3vor]

I wouldn't think that it would be worth the money upgrading from a 650 to a 7770. I'd save up a bit more for a 7870 or something around there.

[amintha1992]

if you are going to get the second 7770 about a month after the first i suggest not buying any 7770.

 

i would suggest you 

 

wait and save up the money that you were going to put in the 7770 and get a much better one card from AMD or nvidia for the money you have saved.