Upgrading

[TheEpicMap]

I have about 250$ to spend on a new gpu. Mainly for gaming (star citizen, borderlands 2, and some next gen games).

preferably amd but nvidia is fine.

 

i was thinking r9 270, from what i've seen X doesn't do much, but i am not totally sure.

also some manufacturer advice would be great, because some are so much more expensive.

 

I would like some Advice on what to get.

I do live in canada. so price are different .

 

[aidenrelkoff]

a 270x will play most games at high on 1080p at like 50-60 fps

[Frankie]

@TheEpicMap I checked Canadian NCIX for you and I would personally go after deal like this.

I know its a little more but for 760 its not bad.

 

http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-geforce-gtx-760-directcu-de-85679-1114.htm

[wng_kingsley7]

@TheEpicMap Well keep an eye out for maybe a price drop on a good graphics card sale from NCIX & other store for deals. Will you be playing all games @1080p(presets like textures, aa on medium if not high)?

[TheEpicMap]

@TheEpicMap Well keep an eye out for maybe a price drop on a good graphics card sale from NCIX & other store for deals. Will you be playing all games @1080p(presets like textures, aa on medium if not hI 

@アニメの弟 I do plan on playing at 1080p and all of that fancy stuff.

[wng_kingsley7]

@アニメの弟 I do plan on playing at 1080p and all of that fancy stuff.

lol ermm..you gotta use my username, that is my member title.

Would you consider paying more if you could gain better performance & cooling? I'd probably get a GTX 760, the GTX770 or equivalent 280X is about atleast $50+CND more which is out of your budget. Not sure what your currently running in your desktop or laptop but please do share if possible.

[hal9001]

You can get a r9 280 for 249.99

[TheEpicMap]

lol ermm..you gotta use my username, that is my member title.

Would you consider paying more if you could gain better performance & cooling? I'd probably get a GTX 760, the GTX770 or equivalent 280X is about atleast $50+CND more which is out of your budget. Not sure what your currently running in your desktop or laptop but please do share if possible.

 

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wng_kingsley7

Got it.

It looks like from a bunch of bench marks that i have seen that r9 270 is barely less performance than 760, and the 270 is about 50$ cheaper.

I am currently running a radeon 7770.

[TheEpicMap]

You can get a r9 280 for 249.99

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hal9001

not in canada.

[wng_kingsley7]

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wng_kingsley7

Got it.

It looks like from a bunch of bench marks that i have seen that r9 270 is barely less performance than 760, and the 270 is about 50$ cheaper.

I am currently running a radeon 7770.

Well I would consider in your place to save up for a 770/280(x) they're still pretty good video cards or pay for it now from ebay maybe pristine or second hand.

[TheEpicMap]

Well I would consider in your place to save up for a 770/280(x) they're still pretty good video cards or pay for it now from ebay maybe pristine or second hand.

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wng_kingsley7

Thanks for all the help, i will take it all into consideration.

[wng_kingsley7]

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wng_kingsley7

Thanks for all the help, i will take it all into consideration.

Your welcome, I realized your a new member so enjoy your stay & pop around when your free on the forum Later.

[Sonefiler]

A 270 is barely an upgrade. A 270 is a 7850, one up from the 7770. Go at least R9 280