Which GPU should I jump from an ATI HD 6850?

[Billy Buttcheeks]

I built my PC about 3-4 months ago and here are the specs

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($107.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($86.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.92 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card 

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.00 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.00 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($26.97 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 

Other: ATI HD 6850 ($50.00)

Total: $617.84

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 00:16 EDT-0400

 

As you can see, I bought my graphics card for 50 dollars. It was my friend's and it was used for a while. I bought it because it was a great deal for a nice graphics card, I spent the rest of my budget into some other parts so I didn't need to upgrade them in the future. 

I think I am about ready to upgrade my GPU because some of the games I want to play can't be played well like Assassins Creed 3 and 4. I would also like to play future games like the upcoming Shadow of Mordor

I have always played my games on low for performance over graphics but ever since I built my new computer I feel like I want to actually enjoy the look of my games for once(and obviously higher performance). 

 

tl;dr I have a Sapphire HD 6850 and am looking for another GPU to replace it for 1080p gaming. At first I was looking at the R9 270 or 270x, but I am open for suggestion. Budget: under 200 preferably. I also posted the part list so I can ask about compatibility  

 

Thank you in advance for your help  

[threadysparrow]

r9 270 or r9 270x

 

It's basically a 7870 but these have a bit better coolers. It will give you nice frames too. The extra VRAM will be worth it for 1080p too.

[Victor Yiu]

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[bry.yyyy]

R9 270X Best for that budget

[DeViLzzz]

Well OP I saw an R9 280 for $199.99 recently at NCIX Canada. 

[flibberdipper]

R9 270X, I guess would be the best card for that budget.

[terrytek]

Wait for a 285X or a 285.

[Billy Buttcheeks]

Wow thank all of you for the quick replies =,)
Is the R9 270/X compatible with my mobo?

[GamerDude]

Best bet for great performance, more VRAM and awesome price/performance woukd be an R9 280...pick the one that suits your budget from here:

http://pcpartpicker.com/search/?cc=us&q=r9+280

[Billy Buttcheeks]

r9 270 or r9 270x

 

It's basically a 7870 but these have a bit better coolers. It will give you nice frames too. The extra VRAM will be worth it for 1080p too.

 

 

You should be able to get a GTX 660 or 7870/270x for that price. If you want to buy used then you can for sure get a 7950 or 670 if you're lucky.

 

 

R9 270X Best for that budget

 

 

R9 270X, I guess would be the best card for that budget.

 

After watching this

 

I was thinking of getting an R9 270, but if I don't overclock will the R9 270X beat it by quite a bit? And if I do wish to overclock in the future, will it have room to overclock(The 270 seemed to beat it in the overclocking part thats why)?

[threadysparrow]

 

 

I was thinking of getting an R9 270, but if I don't overclock will the R9 270X beat it by quite a bit? And if I do wish to overclock in the future, will it have room to overclock(The 270 seemed to beat it in the overclocking part thats why)?

If there's not much of a price difference then get the 270X. If the price difference is like $50 then get the cheaper one.