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Is a GTX 960 worth it?

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So, I recently built my first PC, very happy with it, and my GPU is an R7 260X. My question is: Is the upgrade from an R7 260x to a GTX 960 worth it?(Also I should note that originally I wanted to upgrade to an R9 270X, but my PSU only has one 6 pin connector).

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Considering you PSU limitations hell yea.

 

 
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960 is a waste of money.

Better off saving or buying a used 760/770

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AMD r9 280 would work also

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Honestly, just keep your current GPU and turn your settings down. Barring that, you can step up to an R9 290 (or 290x since their price has come down a lot) as well as a new PSU. Anything in between would not be worth the cost because the complete cost is buying the old GPU that you're ditching and buying the new GPU. It's got to be a big step up or don't bother IMO.

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First what is your PSU brand ?

Second the 960 would perform quite a bit better but it's really not the card to get right now. Enter R9 280 for less money more Vram and similar performance.

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My PSU is a Corsair CX 430, only has 1 PCI-E connector. So R9 280 is out of the question.

It will run it but it's not recommended.

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Considering you PSU limitations hell yea.

 

 
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $214.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Except the Builder doesn't have the required connectors for the R9 280 either lol.

It needs a 6pin and an 8pin, the Builder 430 only has a single 8 pin

 

This PSU should be the minimum for gaming PCs:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438016

 

It has 2x 6+2pin PCI-e connectors.

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Do you mean the GTX 960, or The 280?

They will both runs on that PSU.

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Except the Builder doesn't have the required connectors for the R9 280 either lol.

It needs a 6pin and an 8pin, the Builder 430 only has a single 8 pin

The 280 will come with a Molex to 6 pin adapter.

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The 280 will come with a Molex to 6 pin adapter.

 

I wouldn't use that personally... would feel much more comfortable having the native connectors.

Although if the PSU has 2x 6pins you can also use one of these I suppose: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200420

 

Well if you get an R9 280 just be careful, some of them need 6-pin and 8-pin, while some only need 6 and 6.

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I wouldn't use that personally... would feel much more comfortable having the native connectors.

Well it's either that, get a new PSU(Which I can't afford with a new GPU), or Use a single 6/8 pin

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So, do i get a 280? if so, 280 or 280X? and which version is best.

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Well it's either that, get a new PSU(Which I can't afford with a new GPU), or Use a single 6/8 pin

Worst cause if you PSU can't drive the GPU you will suffer a blue screen or shut when gaming. Not a big deal.

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Your PSU is a real limitator here, either upgrade the PSU or stay where you are, I'd also wait as Nvidia has new stuff coming albet 980s or 980 ti with more vram, possibly also 970 ti's.

960 is fine ONLY if you wanna do 1080p.

As for molex to 6-pin... do not...do..it!

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I have used Molex to 6pin adapters in the past and they worked perfectly.

 

alright fair enough

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