Best ~$500 GPU Solution

[Anniemoose98]

Hi All,

 

I am looking at a new GPU solution for myself. The 660 is getting a bit long in the tooth with certain high end games (I bought is as a mid-end solution when the 600 series came out, planning to SLI later...). I can no longer play the games I want with good graphics levels at decent FPS (Above 40). 

 

I have about $500 to spend, considering I can sell my 660 for about $150 on ebay right now. I want the best performance and most "futureproofness" (I hate that word!) for the money. I am willing to do SLI as long as I get it from the get-go because I never did it last time. I would like to play games on high settings above 40 fps for at least a few years. I am also willing to go AMD/ATI if it gives the best bang to the buck to performance. So far I had looked at the 760 4gb SLI and the 770 4gb from Nvidia or the 7950 CFX and the 7970 GE from AMD. Yes, I do want the 4gb version even though I game at 1080p. I play heavily modded Skyrim which eats 2gb for lunch. I have an i5 3570k currently, but I might upgrade before I get rid of this GPU setup if Broadwell is decent.

 

 

Thanks,

 

AM98

[SSOB]

Wait for the AMD Radeon 9000 series that will come out in september.

[CoolBeans]

7970GHZ but I would wait for 9XXX series

[JamesIsBatman]

Definitely wait for amd 9000 series. Get yourself a 9970 when it comes out. Just try to hold out a bit longer with that 660

[Haggis_]

Wait for the AMD Radeon 9000 series that will come out in september.

Yes wait for the 9000 series. Prizes will drop soon

[Anniemoose98]

Ok, when is the 9000 series expected? And at what price point will the 9970 be released at?

[Scia]

Ok, when is the 9000 series expected? And at what price point will the 9970 be released at?

 

Rumored to be announced next month, so out soon.

Starting price most likely 550$ [+/- 50$]

[Anniemoose98]

Rumored to be announced next month, so out soon.

Starting price most likely 550$ [+/- 50$]

Ok, is it reported to be better than the 780? Also, where is this rumor coming from? I see it quoted a lot but haven't found an actual article...

[LolNope]

Ok, is it reported to be better than the 780? Also, where is this rumor coming from? I see it quoted a lot but haven't found an actual article...

 

Lots of threads in the tech news forum, but I'd expect AMD to release a card better than the 780 or make it sufficiently cheap to make sure it sells

[WoodenMarker]

Ok, is it reported to be better than the 780? 

I doubt it but I don't actually know.

[Scia]

Ok, is it reported to be better than the 780? Also, where is this rumor coming from? I see it quoted a lot but haven't found an actual article...

 

What I've read it's about 5% faster than a 780, but as mentioned multiple times, it's rumors, we'll know for sure once it's out.

[AMD_Nemesis]

Its basically like an 50 dollar cheaper 780 so if you like Nvidia get a 780 if not get a 9970 Because really 5% of 120 is 126 even then its not like your going to get that in Crysis 3 9970 will be a better deal but its whatever you like.

[Anniemoose98]

Ok, I think I will attempt to wait, hopefully the 9000 series will be as good and/or as cheap as rumored. I need to find a new project for a month!  :lol: