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That's almost 1080p. I would say to go for the RX 470 4GB or the GTX 1060 3GB. The 1060 is a little bit faster and will overclock better but the 470 is more future-proof with 4GB VRAM. 

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Hello, i am planning to upgrade my REALLY old video card, GTS 450, which is currently paired with an i5-3550. Can you recommend something for a 1680x1050 resolution and a stable 60 fps for most modern titles? I am looking for something that will also be able to run Battlefield 1 when it comes out with descent settings!

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Budget? Perhaps even a link to the store/website you're planning on buying your new GPU from?

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750ti maybe work if u oc the snot outa it.. not sure but they are dirt cheap atm and a pretty solid lil card. 

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That's almost 1080p. I would say to go for the RX 470 4GB or the GTX 1060 3GB. The 1060 is a little bit faster and will overclock better but the 470 is more future-proof with 4GB VRAM. 

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11 minutes ago, Erest said:

Please, for god sake you understand that a 1680x1050 card would only need next to 200$ and the retailer doesn't really matter as long as you tell me what to go for!

Because I can read people's minds and see how much money they can afford to spend, right? Don't give me that attitude please.

 

Anyway, back on track. I would be thinking about a RX 470 or GTX 1060 3GB. Both are fine options.

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Be nice to each other boys and girls. And don't cheap out on a power supply.

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Because I can read people's minds and see how much money they can afford to spend, right? Don't give me that attitude please.

 

Anyway, back on track. I would be thinking about a RX 470 or GTX 1060 3GB. Both are fine options.

My apologies, but i mentioned 1680x1050 resolution which is a low resolution, that should be clear that i don't need a gtx 1080 to play with high settings on that kind of res!

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53 minutes ago, Erest said:

My apologies, but i mentioned 1680x1050 resolution which is a low resolution, that should be clear that i don't need a gtx 1080 to play with high settings on that kind of res!

Of course not, but I still don't have any clue how much money you can spend, don't I?

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Be nice to each other boys and girls. And don't cheap out on a power supply.

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1 minute ago, Erest said:

$200-300

I know, I know, but that was before you told me. My suggestions are as above. Either the GTX 1060 3GB or RX 470 4GB.

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Be nice to each other boys and girls. And don't cheap out on a power supply.

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