GPU suggestions

[wdrsef321]

Based on my current build, what would be a good Graphics card to get based on a dollar-performance ratio?

[Swndlr]

we would need to know your current build first, please add your specs in to the post.

we need to know this also -

what resolution do you game at

how much money are you willing to spend

what types of games you play

 

dont forget to quote who youre talking to as well.

[AnnoyedShelf]

Based on my current build, what would be a good Graphics card to get based on a dollar-performance ratio?

R9 280X.

[AnnoyedShelf]

we would need to know your current build first, please add your specs in to the post.

also -

what resolution do you game at

how much money are you willing to spend

what types of games you play

Check his profile.

[Titan_XXX]

Depends on what resolution your playing at and what you consider acceptable frame rates. Most of all it depends on your budget. It's like asking someone what car you should buy without any mention of what you'll use it for or what your price range is.

[Suika]

The R9 285 and GTX 960 would be the highest performing cards that won't suffer bottlenecks as often and harshly as higher end cards, and both offer fairly good price/performance.

 

If you get any higher performing cards, you will suffer bottlenecks regularly, and that will reduce the price/performance significantly.

[Mew]

R9 280X.

 

 

The R9 285 and GTX 960 would be the highest performing cards that won't suffer bottlenecks as often and harshly as higher end cards, and both offer fairly good price/performance.

 

If you get any higher performing cards, you will suffer bottlenecks regularly, and that will reduce the price/performance significantly.

 

 

I'd rather have him spend more than that and run into a bottleneck because once he finds a need to upgrade his cpu in the future or DX12 is just so good, he would still be able to play the latest game rather than upgrading within a year. 

[wdrsef321]

The R9 285 and GTX 960 would be the highest performing cards that won't suffer bottlenecks as often and harshly as higher end cards, and both offer fairly good price/performance.

 

If you get any higher performing cards, you will suffer bottlenecks regularly, and that will reduce the price/performance significantly.

Thank you very much for these suggestions

[wdrsef321]

I'd rather have him spend more than that and run into a bottleneck because once he finds a need to upgrade his cpu in the future or DX12 is just so good, he would still be able to play the latest game rather than upgrading within a year. 

Well my budget isn't very large, those cards may be even out of it. But what would you suggest?

[Mew]

Well my budget isn't very large, those cards may be even out of it. But what would you suggest?

 

What's your budget?

What resolution do you game at?

What kind of settings do you want to play at? Max? Close to max?

Based on this, your gpu should be about 20% slower than the 650Ti which would put you (I think, just estimating here) around GtX 750 or 740 range meaning if you have $200, which is the sweetspot where you get the best performance for your dollar, you could get, like others have said, the GTX 960 or R9 280/285. However, if you can afford to wait around and hunt for deals, you can get the R9 280 for ~$150 after mail in rebate. These deals usually pop up every so often (maybe every 2 weeks or so). Based on this, you should be able to see 80% increase to a doubling in framerates and even more since your gpu is slightly slower than the 285 which is slightly slower than the 650Ti. But it all comes down to your budget. 

[wdrsef321]

What's your budget?

What resolution do you game at?

What kind of settings do you want to play at? Max? Close to max?

Based on this, your gpu should be about 20% slower than the 650Ti which would put you (I think, just estimating here) around GtX 750 or 740 range meaning if you have $200, which is the sweetspot where you get the best performance for your dollar, you could get, like others have said, the GTX 960 or R9 280/285. However, if you can afford to wait around and hunt for deals, you can get the R9 280 for ~$150 after mail in rebate. These deals usually pop up every so often (maybe every 2 weeks or so). Based on this, you should be able to see 80% increase to a doubling in framerates and even more since your gpu is slightly slower than the 285 which is slightly slower than the 650Ti. But it all comes down to your budget. 

Budget- Probably about 120-175

Resolution- 1680x1050

Settings- Usually max

[wdrsef321]

R9 280X.

I decided to go with the 280x, are there any sales of any that you know of?

[AnnoyedShelf]

I decided to go with the 280x, are there any sales of any that you know of?

Here in Canada, the Vapor X version from Sapphire (the best AMD card manufacturer imo) is on sale.  Doesn't look like that's the case in the states though  Find a card from a decent manufacturer at a price you like.  You can't really go wrong.  (Stay AWAY from Asus's DirectCUII card though, it has tons of issues on the AMD side)

[Nena Trinity]

A 290, 290X or 970 should be fine!

 

Bottleneck may happen in games that do not support 8 treads...