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ElliotH
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I currently have a Radeon HD 7750, 2GB DDR3. I recently upgraded to a 1080p monitor and performance in gaming is much less satisfying now.

 

I want to upgrade to a newer card, but as I have no 4 or 6 pin connectors I've found it hard to choose a card that will work for me.

I've been looking at an EVGA GTX 750 Ti, but I was wondering if there would be a better option for me.

 

I play games such as Battlefield 3, Minecraft and various Source games. 

 

My current parts - I also have a 500W PSU.

 

Would appreciate some recommendations.

 

 

 

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A 270 would be better than a 750 Ti, at the same price.

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What's your budget?

The 750 Ti isn't that much of an upgrade and I'd suggest getting a psu and graphics card.

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same as said above i would reccommend buying a new PSU somthing like a 600w corsair or something in that area

 

if you budget lets it buy a gtx970 (great card for the value)

 

if not then go with the afore mentiond r9 285

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GTX970, R9 285, R7 270...

The first two with a new psu would be better...

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Alright, thanks.

 

I don't really have a large budget, £150. 

My main issue is I don't have any 4, 6 or 8 pin connectors available. 

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Alright, thanks.

 

I don't really have a large budget, £150. 

My main issue is I don't have any 4, 6 or 8 pin connectors available. 

 do you have a molex free?

 

because a molex to 6 pin wil work with cards with like 100w tdp but dont try to power a 980 or 290x with it you wil burn you complete system then

 

edit: a sata to 6pin is possible as well

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 do you have a molex free?

 

because a molex to 6 pin wil work with cards with like 100w tdp but dont try to power a 980 or 290x with it you wil burn you complete system then

 

edit: a sata to 6pin is possible as well

I'll take a look when I have some time, thanks.

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Alright, thanks.

I don't really have a large budget, £150. 

My main issue is I don't have any 4, 6 or 8 pin connectors available. 

I'd recommend saving up a bit more so that you can get a more worthy upgrade like a 280/285 with a new psu: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/gw2tQ7

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