New GPU Recommendation?

[Alterlai]

I'm planning on buying a new GPU. At the moment I have a MSI N560Ti- Hawk. Which is underperforming for battlefield 4 and upcoming games.

 

I'm looking for a card somewhere between 200 - 370 dollars/euro's. I'm sort of looking for a good decently cheap card like my 560 ti was back in the day.

I have looked at a 760/770 but i'm not sure which one is best to buy.

 

Rest of specs: 

i5 2500k @4.2

8gig ram 1600Mhz

Asus Maximus IV Gene-z mobo

650w power supply.

 

Do i also have to buy a new PSU for the new gpu?

 

If you have some input, thanks in advance.

[boggle4321]

any 7970, great value, great card

[nicehat]

Get the R9 280X. Its in your price range and is better than the 770. You wont need a new PSU, yours is fine as is

[xox]

I would get the 770 if you have to buy current generation.

 

However, see if you can get a good deal on a 680, then go for it...

 

7970s are good too; but they are a waste of power in my opinion.

[boggle4321]

Get the R9 280X. Its in your price range and is better than the 770. You wont need a new PSU, yours is fine as is

 

the 280x is a 7970, but i only comes with a silver never-settle code, so you are better getting a 7970

[I'm Batman]

770 if you want them nVidia only features like G-Sync.Shadow Play,PshyX 7970 if you want 3 free games both cards perofrm nearly the same in some titles 770 beats 7970 and in some titles 7970 beats 7970

[nicehat]

the 280x is a 7970, but i only comes with a silver never-settle code, so you are better getting a 7970

 

My mistake. I thought you got a better never settle bundle. I agree then go for the 7970

[Alterlai]

any 7970, great value, great card

 

 

Get the R9 280X. Its in your price range and is better than the 770. You wont need a new PSU, yours is fine as is

 

 

I would get the 770 if you have to buy current generation.

 

However, see if you can get a good deal on a 680.

 

7970s are good too; but they are a waste of power in my opinion.

 

 

the 280x is a 7970, but i only comes with a silver never-settle code, so you are better getting a 7970

 

 

770 if you want them nVidia only features like G-Sync.Shadow Play,PshyX 7970 if you want 3 free games both cards perofrm nearly the same in some titles 770 beats 7970 and in some titles 7970 beats 7970

 

 

My mistake. I thought you got a better never settle bundle. I agree then go for the 7970

 

I have looked into the 7970 and the pricetag is really attractive, but i'm also looking at those features from nvidia like g-sync and shadowplay so that kinda makes me unsure of what to buy.

[needmorewood]

you are playing battlefield 4 so AMD's gfx cards are better in this situation so i would get an r9 280x or an r9 290x if its in your budget

[TheRoss0411]

Get the Asus HD 7970 Matrix Platinum, it's a really good card, similar performance to 780, but much cheaper

[Guest]

R9 280x

[xox]

I have looked into the 7970 and the pricetag is really attractive, but i'm also looking at those features from nvidia like g-sync and shadowplay so that kinda makes me unsure of what to buy.

770 then. I have a 760 and I am really happy with it; however the 770 is only about £40 more, at £239.99

 

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/2gb-scanfx-gtx-770-overclocked-28nm-pcie-30-%28x16%29-7010mhz-gddr5-gpu-1072mhz-boost-1124mhz-cores-1536

[felixbearpig]

Gtx770 , 3 free games , $100 off sheild if you care

[Alterlai]

The r9 280x looks sick for the price range

[meneervent]

Gtx770 , 3 free games , $100 off sheild if you care

Only in Murica.

But I would wait a week for the R9 290, maybe it does something with pricing or becomes a better option for you.

[Alterlai]

Also i heard things about the AMD cards with micro stuttering? What's the truth behind all that?

[masterchunk]

I am deciding the same thing too! So far my research and price rang has come to the "Sapphire R9 280x Toxic". This card is a high end card that matches with the GTX 780 and better with some programs/software when overclocked correctly.

 

-This is also the best bang for you buck and the best within your price range.

 

--Don't forget that it will have Mantle which will soon be a big game changer! This will make the card almost 10x better with games.

 

---I am sure i have missed more detail but the Toxic R9 280x is the way to go for what your looking for. 

 

---- http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-DL-DVI-I-SL-DVI-D-PCI-Express-11221-01-40G/dp/B00FLMKR78/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1383238847&sr=8-2&keywords=r9+280x+toxic

 

-----Price: $350.00

 

PS: Your power supply might have to be upgraded to at least a 700w or 750w (Most likely will).

[Alterlai]

I am deciding the same thing too! So far my research and price rang has come to the "Sapphire R9 280x Toxic". This card is a high end card that matches with the GTX 780 and better with some programs/software when overclocked correctly.

 

-This is also the best bang for you buck and the best within your price range.

 

--Don't forget that it will have Mantle which will soon be a big game changer! This will make the card almost 10x better with games.

 

---I am sure i have missed more detail but the Toxic R9 280x is the way to go for what your looking for. 

 

---- http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-DL-DVI-I-SL-DVI-D-PCI-Express-11221-01-40G/dp/B00FLMKR78/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1383238847&sr=8-2&keywords=r9+280x+toxic

 

-----Price: $350.00

 

That thing is a beast!, i'm not sure if it'll fit in my case though.

[masterchunk]

That thing is a beast!, i'm not sure if it'll fit in my case though.

Yes, that is the only problem with this card apparently. Try to see if you can make more space because this is worth it.

 

-Taking out extra Hard-drive slots or any extra fans that are not really needed will do the trick and WISE cable management. 

 

--Also what is the current case you are using?

[SpenceSouth]

Like everyone else has said... 7970 or a 280X would be great for you.  The price to performance ratio is ridiculously good.

[Alterlai]

Yes, that is the only problem with this card apparently. Try to see if you can make more space because this is worth it.

 

-Taking out extra Hard-drive slots or any extra fans that are not really needed will do the trick and WISE cable management. 

 

--Also what is the current case you are using?

 

Coolermaster Centurion 5 II

[Alterlai]

Like everyone else has said... 7970 or a 280X would be great for you.  The price to performance ratio is ridiculously good.

280x looks really good. But i only need to know about the micro stuttering and mantle. What will the performance increase be with mantle?

 

And the 650w is good for the 280x?

[amintha1992]

HD 7970 or a R9 280X

[masterchunk]

The Toxic will fit in your case. Don't forget to take out any extra Hard-drive slots and good cable management. It should fit fine without any of that though.

 

--I recommend a 700w power supply because don't forget that it has to run everything else including CPU, Motherboard, etc. So i would not push it. If you want your system to be future proof and ready for overclocking go 700w at minimum.

 

---Performance for the mantle? Hard question but judging from Linus's videos he sees a big difference coming and it running well.

[amintha1992]

280x looks really good. But i only need to know about the micro stuttering and mantle. What will the performance increase be with mantle?

 

And the 650w is good for the 280x?

AMD has been working on driver fixes for these microstuttring issues for a while now and since this is only a single card you should not have those issues. and if you are concerned about Corssfire issues go watch this video from tek syndicate  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWnbEHMLRog

 

this video talks about the 7970 and the 280X. 

 

and as for mantle there will be improvements but you will have to wait and see

 

and a 650W is more than enough.