Help Upgrading my GPU

[GilbertC3]

So I'm looking into upgrading my gpu to a newer AMD model. I'm not to informed on the specs and I'm basically just looking at price/performance graphs but would still like some advice. I currently have a Radeon HD 7700, not sure the specific model, just going off what CPU-Z says. I've been looking at both the MSI RX 470 and the Sapphire Nitro 470, both 4G, since they're around my budget and they seem to be pretty solid cards for 1080 gaming, which is all i really need. Would love to hear from someone who knows more than me, probably most of you, on how these two cards compare, and/or,  if there's any other 470 versions around the same price point ($200) that are better.

 

Specs

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CPU: AMD FX(tm)-6100 Six-Core Processor

MotherBoard: Gigabyte 970A-D3 Rev 3.0

Ram: 8Gb DDR3

GPU: Radeon HD 7700 Series 

[Wolf585]

just get a 4gb rx 480 for $200

[GilbertC3]

5 minutes ago, Wolf585 said:

just get a 4gb rx 480 for $200

So a reference edition or something like this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126135&cm_re=rx_480-_-14-126-135-_-Product

[Festive]

4 minutes ago, GilbertC3 said:

So a reference edition or something like this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126135&cm_re=rx_480-_-14-126-135-_-Product

Don't get a reference card. Please spare yourself. They're mini microwaves.

[Festive]

Rx 470 8GB - https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16814202226

 

Rx 480 4GB - https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16814137032

[GilbertC3]

3 minutes ago, Festive said:

Rx 470 8GB - https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16814202226

 

Rx 480 4GB - https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16814137032

Awesome thanks, is there anything else i should know before buying, like motherboard incompatibilities or CPU requirements?  

[Festive]

4 minutes ago, GilbertC3 said:

Awesome thanks, is there anything else i should know before buying, like motherboard incompatibilities or CPU requirements?  

It would be cool if you can list out your complete system specs.

[GilbertC3]

5 minutes ago, Festive said:

It would be cool if you can list out your complete system specs.

I added the specs i know/understand

[Festive]

9 minutes ago, GilbertC3 said:

I added the specs i know/understand

If you know your power supply that would be good too. Your CPU is on the weak side but I think it will be just fine with a 470/480. Just try and upgrade to intel down the line.

[DragonTamer1]

8 minutes ago, GilbertC3 said:

I added the specs i know/understand

With your processor you should expect some bottlenecking in CPU demanding titles and games where you are trying to push high frame rates. Thus issue will be more pronounced on the 480 over the 470. You will still see a noticable bump in frame rates though.

 

I see no other things that need to be noted.

[GilbertC3]

8 minutes ago, Festive said:

If you know your power supply that would be good too. Your CPU is on the weak side but I think it will be just fine with a 470/480. Just try and upgrade to intel down the line.

My PowerSupply is a 600W, not to sure the brand tho

[GilbertC3]

Thanks for the help guys!