Graphics Card

[TJPluto]

Im thinking of getting a Gtx 960. should i get a 4gb or 2gb. or would you recommend a different Gfx card?

My specs;

i5 2320 3.0 Ghz

8GB RAM

1TB Memory 

[Goodman2265]

R9 270

or if you wanna spend extra

R9 280(x)

[Atmos]

Don't bother with a 4gb 960, it has virtually no increase in performance over the 2gb model.

 

If you can fine a 280X in your area for the same price, jump on that, it performs better, and has 1gb more of usable vram.

[TJPluto]

Don't bother with a 4gb 960, it has virtually no increase in performance over the 2gb model.

 

If you can fine a 280X in your area for the same price, jump on that, it performs better, and has 1gb more of usable vram.

whats vram? sorry lol 

[manikyath]

the 4GB model only does better in VRAM hogging games like GTA V.

[TJPluto]

the 4GB model only does better in VRAM hogging games like GTA V.

im mostly looking for a card that will run Dayz SA what do you think about the 960 2gb??

[Atmos]

whats vram? sorry lol 

 

Vram is the memory on the card. The gtx 960 has either, 2gbs of Gddr5 Vram, or 4gbs of Gddr5 Vram.

 

The 280X has 3gbs of Vram.

[Sam Z Man]

2 extra GB of vram on a 960 is like tits on a horse, there nice on other things but useless on horses.

[ciprian97pop]

im mostly looking for a card that will run Dayz SA what do you think about the 960 2gb??

it would do the job but it would help us if we would know your budget, and where you're from(and where you're buying it)

[TJPluto]

it would do the job but it would help us if we would know your budget, and where you're from(and where you're buying it)

under 230$ im looking for a card that will run it smoothly and look good, im from colorado and planned on buying it at best buy. Im gonna be using it on a 2320 i5. 

[ciprian97pop]

under 230$ im looking for a card that will run it smoothly and look good, im from colorado and planned on buying it at best buy. Im gonna be using it on a 2320 i5. 

then i guess that a 960 would pe perfect for you

i like how this one looks

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-nvidia-geforce-gtx-960-2gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card-black/7062266.p?id=1219668744713&skuId=7062266

but you could get this one which is from ncix(not a bad thing) but its $60 cheaper than the one from bestbuy

even the same model(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx9602gd5toc) is $55 cheaper at superbiiz than the one from bestbuy

[TJPluto]

then i guess that a 960 would pe perfect for you

i like how this one looks

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-nvidia-geforce-gtx-960-2gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card-black/7062266.p?id=1219668744713&skuId=7062266

but you could get this one which is from ncix(not a bad thing) but its $60 cheaper than the one from bestbuy

even the same model(http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx9602gd5toc) is $55 cheaper at superbiiz than the one from bestbuy

whats the difference between msi, nvida, etc.? which is the best whats the difference??

[ciprian97pop]

whats the difference between msi, nvida, etc.? which is the best whats the difference??

the differences are only visual 

performance-wise they should all perform the same. maybe one is a litle higher clocked and get 1 fps more in games but turbo boost would take kare of that

i'd say that you should choose the cooler that appeals you the most but at the same time think about if it;'s worth those $60 to buy from bestbuy