Graphics upgrade needed?

[Kyle2278]

Hi all,

 

I currently have a gtx 470 and used to have 2 but one broke . I currently have 1 1080p monitor for gaming but am adding a second 1080p or 1440p monitor.

 

 

Do you think I should try and find a cheap 470 and sli again or sell my current one and buy a new gpu eg 770 oe 870 (when its released)

 

I play a wide range of games and do quite a lot of editing.

 

Thanks.

[Unhelpful]

I recently upgraded from dual 470s... I'd sell it and buy a new card. Also don't think about 1440p with dual 470s. It just won't happen.

[DBells94]

well its a quite old gpu at this point just sell the current one and save up for a 770-780-8 series should serve you well for 1080p gamin

[Kyle2278]

I recently upgraded from dual 470s... I'd sell it and buy a new card. Also don't think about 1440p with dual 470s. It just won't happen.

wasnt going to game in 1440p, what card di you get?

[Kyle2278]

well its a quite old gpu at this point just sell the current one and save up for a 770-780-8 series should serve you well for 1080p gamin

Yeah i think thats what ill do, thanks

[CCap]

A friend of mine owns a 770 and can game on 1080p with max settings on just about every game he throws at it. I don't know what games you play and how demanding they are, but DayZ (a title renowned for its demanding graphics) he has been able to play at 60fps on 1080p with med-high settings. 

 

If you can wait a few weeks you will be able to pick up an 870 (presumably similar to a 780) for the 770 price.

[TheNinjaNextDor]

I would definitely sell it and buy a 770 or 780.

For 1440P get at least a GTX 780.

[Unhelpful]

wasnt going to game in 1440p, what card di you get?

I sold both of the 470s then grabbed an EVGA 780 FTW for about $470.

[Unhelpful]

wasnt going to game in 1440p, what card di you get?

Also, what were your idle/load temps when you had dual 470s? Mine was well above 125c at the highest ever load and 75c idle. (only had one fan in the case and it was broken anyways)

[Kyle2278]

Also, what were your idle/load temps when you had dual 470s? Mine was well above 125c at the highest ever load and 75c idle. (only had one fan in the case and it was broken anyways)

Not too sure about temps exacly but the run very very hot

[Kyle2278]

I would definitely sell it and buy a 770 or 780.

For 1440P get at least a GTX 780.

Yeah i think thats what ill do

[Kyle2278]

A friend of mine owns a 770 and can game on 1080p with max settings on just about every game he throws at it. I don't know what games you play and how demanding they are, but DayZ (a title renowned for its demanding graphics) he has been able to play at 60fps on 1080p with med-high settings. 

 

If you can wait a few weeks you will be able to pick up an 870 (presumably similar to a 780) for the 770 price.

Yeah i think im going to wait for a 870, thanks

[TheNinjaNextDor]

Yeah i think thats what ill do

Get an EVGA ACX card.

[Kyle2278]

Get an EVGA ACX card.

What makes you recommend them? and do you think the 4GB version will be worth it as im probably getting a 1440p monitor

[TheNinjaNextDor]

What makes you recommend them? and do you think the 4GB version will be worth it as im probably getting a 1440p monitor

They have the best cooler, warranty, and support.

You mean the 4gb 770?

[Kyle2278]

They have the best cooler, warranty, and support.

You mean the 4gb 770?

Yeah i do mean the 4gb 770

[TheNinjaNextDor]

Yeah i do mean the 4gb 770

Then yep, just get the one I linked or save and get the 780, there's no point in spending $450 on a 770 when you can spend $350.

[Kyle2278]

Then yep, just get the one I linked or save and get the 780, there's no point in spending $450 on a 770 when you can spend $350.

ok, probbaly going to have to wait a few months to save anyway so hopefully 800 series will be out and i can either get cheap 770 or get the 870