What GPU should I get?

[Akolyte]

Today is the day!  That I start fixing my PC from its unbalanced state and get it all awesomified! So, I need a new graphics card to replace my GTX 650, I do not want to replace my power supply although I have a 600watt power supply so I'm quite flexible.  Here are my current specs:

 

CPU: i7 3820

 

Cooler: Noctua NH-U12DXi4 Ultra Silent XEON cooler

 

SSD: Samsung 840 EVO

 

HDD: Seagate barracuda 2TB

 

Power Supply: Silverstone strider plus 600w 80+silver 

 

mobo: p9x79le

 

memory: 8GB Adata premier pro

 

 

I want a GPU that will be good for average 60fps 1080p gaming, I don't want anything to overpowered or to expensive.  AMD r7 and r9 series are cheaper than Nvidia cards over here like quite a bit cheaper.  So keep that in mind.  I need help finding a target for me to save up for and I seriously don't know the best option.   I hope you guys can help me, since I know for a fact allot of you a gamers while all I play is Minecraft and Planetside 2 on low which looks ugly.  But I want to get more into gaming, thanks in advance.  

 

As a side note:  My budget, theres not really one but I'm aiming for a card that will do what I want without being overpowered, I want a card in the sort of mid-range, best bang for your buck area. 

[SAV1OUR]

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where exactly are you from? 

[Oshino Shinobu]

If the R9 series are a lot cheaper for you, then I'd go for either the R9 290 or R9 280X.

EDIT: If you're looking for something a bit lower end, then the R9 270X is surprisingly powerful. My friend had one and it does well in most games.

[xaeleep]

Gtx 770, I would say the R9 280x, however most of them has a recommendation of 750 watts, any input from someone else here?

[Akolyte]

If the R9 series are a lot cheaper for you, then I'd go for either the R9 290 or R9 280X.

Allot cheaper... the r9 290x is $800 here while the 780 is about $1000

[Oshino Shinobu]

 

Gtx 770, I would say the R9 280x, however most of them has a recommendation of 750 watts, any input from someone else here?

 

They'll all be fine with a 600W PSU

[Akolyte]

where exactly are you from? 

NewZealand, Why

[Oshino Shinobu]

 

Allot cheaper... the r9 290x is $800 here while the 780 is about $1000

 

In that case, either the R9 270X or R9 280X

[SAV1OUR]

NewZealand, Why

you didnt give us any details on where you were from we wouldnt be able to give you a link for a nz store 

[WoodenMarker]

NewZealand, Why

Prices and part availability changes from region to region.

How's this look? http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=2346732

[xaeleep]

They'll all be fine with a 600W PSU

 

Feels kind of overkill to add on 150 watts. I know they want to make sure that there's no hardware issues, but 150, isn't that a bit overkill? Usually vendors slap on 50 watts or something. 

[Akolyte]

   

In that case, either the R9 270X or R9 280X

Yeah, the 270x is about $100 less than a GTX 660?  or should I go for the GTX 660? 

[SAV1OUR]

R9 280X:
http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-112210240g 

GTX 770: 

http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42774kr

[Akolyte]

you didnt give us any details on where you were from we wouldnt be able to give you a link for a nz store 

I have my eyes set on PBtech or maybe ComputerLounge. 

[Akolyte]

Prices and part availability changes from region to region.

How's this look? http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=2346732

NewZealand

[Oshino Shinobu]

 

Yeah, the 270x is about $100 less than a GTX 660?  or should I go for the GTX 660? 

 

Nope. The 270X will outperform the 660. If you wanted to spend more, then the 760 would be a better choice

[WoodenMarker]

NewZealand

Pricespy is for NZ...

[Akolyte]

I'm able to get the r9 270 from Asus for $240NZD?  should I get it? 

 

EDIT: Its $276 with GST (like Tax in America)