Video Card Upgrade

[Peacefulwarrior]

Hey everyone,

 

My current system is beginning to fall to its knees due to the games currently out there, and along with the new games coming around the corner. So, I feel I need to purchase myself another graphics card without bottlenecking my little dual cpu hero (i3). However, I am really low on cash and I hope you guys will give me some good advice on what video card I should purchase.

 

For my budget, I figured I could sell my GTX 550 ti and hope I can borrow some cash from my parents or even sell my Xbox 360 Halo 3 limited edition which I hope can get me some cash from that as well.

 

The current cards I am looking at: HD 7870, HD 7950, GTX 760

 

Current system:

MOBO: P67A-C43 (b3)

GPU: Gtx 550 ti (factory overclocked)

CPU: i3-2120 (3.3ghz)

RAM: 16gb DDR3 (1600mhz)

PSU: Antec 620w Continuous

Monitor resolution: 1600x900

 

Thanks for your time

 

Bonus question: What is the i3 2120's limit on a video card till it bottlenecks?

[Cacao]

I was going to say 7950, but at 1600x900 a 760 will be more than enough and your shouldn't have any majoy bottlenecking issues.

[_ASSASSIN_]

7950, but go and get a new CPU doe

[CoolBeans]

7950, you can get them for the same price as 7870s

[coen113]

if you wanna get a 760, get a 670, they perform better at 1080p than at 1440p

[Peacefulwarrior]

7950, but go and get a new CPU doe

I will eventually upgrade my cpu, but we will see how much the Xbox sells for. Until then i will be focusing on the graphics.

[Peacefulwarrior]

7950, you can get them for the same price as 7870s

I saw this a while ago and that the 7950 is a steal, however, I found a 7870 that was $175 which is very tempting.

 

if you wanna get a 760, get a 670, they perform better at 1080p than at 1440p

I do like the 670, although its a $100 more then what I would like to be paying.

[CoolBeans]

I saw this a while ago and that the 7950 is a steal, however, I found a 7870 that was $175 which is very tempting.

 

I do like the 670, although its a $100 more then what I would like to be paying.

Spend 10-15$ more and get a 7950

[coen113]

I saw this a while ago and that the 7950 is a steal, however, I found a 7870 that was $175 which is very tempting.

 

I do like the 670, although its a $100 more then what I would like to be paying.

the 7950 is a very good card, and cheap. get that one instead

[Peacefulwarrior]

Thank you guys for the replies, my mind seems to be made up. I think I will grab an HD 7950.

 

By the way, anyone might know how far an i3 2120 can go? Not too far as the 7950 Im sure but still curious.

[WoodenMarker]

Thank you guys for the replies, my mind seems to be made up. I think I will grab an HD 7950.

 

By the way, anyone might know how far an i3 2120 can go? Not too far as the 7950 Im sure but still curious.

It goes right up to a 7950.