So I'm upgrading my gpu, from a geforce 9100...

[AlphaDelta]

So im planning to upgrade from a nvidia geforce 9100 integrated chip to a r7 260x or a gtx 660. Could anyone help me chose either the radeon or gtx? I found two that are similar in price. Also could anyone tell me how good it could run TF2 and Garry's Mod after the upgrade, it runs at 40 fps and under on 720p and all low settings. My specs now are amd athlon II x4 630, 6gb 1600 ram, soon to be 750 watt psu, and 1 tb drive.

Sorry for any typos, I'm typing on my IPad.

[Wauthar]

Out of those 2 I would choose the R7, the 660 by now is an "old" card. What is your budget for your upgrade? There might be other options available.

[Warren Pnigel]

The GTX 660 is better. I'll even quote my verification sources because I'm a good boy:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1455899/r7-260x-or-gtx-660

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R7-260X-vs-GeForce-GTX-660

http://www.hwcompare.com/15495/geforce-gtx-660-vs-radeon-r7-260x/

[Guest Generallee]

Out of those 2 I would choose the R7, the 660 by now is an "old" card. What is your budget for your upgrade? There might be other options available.

 

The GTX 660 is better. I'll even quote my verification sources because I'm a good boy:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1455899/r7-260x-or-gtx-660

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R7-260X-vs-GeForce-GTX-660

http://www.hwcompare.com/15495/geforce-gtx-660-vs-radeon-r7-260x/

 

From a Geforce 9100 even a pci-e potato would be better

[Thony]

U don't need 750w PSU.

500 is plenty for the mentioned GPUs.

Why not GTX 960 (dx12 ready, 60fps on 1080p)

I'm sure u will upgrade your screen at some point (u are overdue at this point) so your GPU would be ready to rock.

[EpicAdom]

So im planning to upgrade from a nvidia geforce 9100 integrated chip to a r7 260x or a gtx 660. Could anyone help me chose either the radeon or gtx? I found two that are similar in price. Also could anyone tell me how good it could run TF2 and Garry's Mod after the upgrade, it runs at 40 fps and under on 720p and all low settings. My specs now are amd athlon II x4 630, 6gb 1600 ram, soon to be 750 watt psu, and 1 tb drive.

Sorry for any typos, I'm typing on my IPad.

You don't need a 750 watt PSU, 500 watts is definitely enough. Also, you could just get a GTX 750/ti or an R7 250/X R7 260/X. Those cards would play games at high/ultra at 720p.

[LukaP]

U don't need 750w PSU.

500 is plenty for the mentioned GPUs.

Why not GTX 960 (dx12 ready, 60fps on 1080p)

i second this notion. or even a 750ti if youre short on money. it can do 1080p medium no problem

[AlphaDelta]

Alright, i need to clear up some confusion... My budget is below $100 for video card, i'm buying from ebay (i know this isnt really suggested, but i'm very short on $)

I have a 300 watt psu in my computer now, so ill need to upgrade, and i have the 750 watt one from a older computer, and im saving $ by not buying a 500 watt psu.

i'm fine with the monitor, don't really care if i'm playing at 720p or 900p at this point, so im not looking into a new monitor for right now.

i can upload a picture if needed of my current pc later if anyone would like to see it.

[FreakinLobstah]

Man, the 660 costs the same as the 960...

I strongly suggest you to always spend your money on the newest hardware, that at least isn't obsolete. Then, the 960 is way more powerful than the 660.

[j.dirona]

So im planning to upgrade from a nvidia geforce 9100 integrated chip to a r7 260x or a gtx 660. Could anyone help me chose either the radeon or gtx? I found two that are similar in price. Also could anyone tell me how good it could run TF2 and Garry's Mod after the upgrade, it runs at 40 fps and under on 720p and all low settings. My specs now are amd athlon II x4 630, 6gb 1600 ram, soon to be 750 watt psu, and 1 tb drive.

Sorry for any typos, I'm typing on my IPad.

I would go with the gtx 660 if I were you. As for running those game, idk much about g-mod but I play a lot of TF2 and it is CPU intensive. I used to run it with a gtx 550 on medium-high settings so a 660 will be able to max it out. (I believe G-mod is also CPU intensive so it'll probably run the same as TF2 does)

[AlphaDelta]

I would go with the gtx 660 if I were you. As for running those game, idk much about g-mod but I play a lot of TF2 and it is CPU intensive. I used to run it with a gtx 550 on medium-high settings so a 660 will be able to max it out. (I believe G-mod is also CPU intensive so it'll probably run the same as TF2 does)

thanks, the most helpful reply yet, 

[Ertman]

You don't need a 750 watt PSU, 500 watts is definitely enough. Also, you could just get a GTX 750/ti or an R7 250/X. Those cards would play games at high/ultra at 720p.

did you mean to say R7 260/X? That would be the equivalent-ish to the GTX 750/ti.

[EpicAdom]

did you mean to say R7 260/X? That would be the equivalent-ish to the GTX 750/ti.

Edited original post. Sorry, I'm not very knowledgeable about AMD cards.