Graphics Card Dilemma

[Eric06]

Hi guys,

 

I need some advice/help about choosing a graphics card for my system. I am trying to build a budget system for myself and all I need now is a graphics card. My budget is around 150 CAD and I asked on craigslist, if someone would sell me their graphics card for 100 CAD. I recieved 3 offers and I need some help choosing the best card for my "rig":

 

1. Mint condition gtx 750 ti zotac 2gb for 120 CAD. The card is still in the original box and sealed.

2. A used gtx 770 for 100-120 CAD. (Seller hasn't decided on exact price yet)

3. A used AMD Radeon 7870 for 100 CAD

 

 

 

As for the other specs of my build, I am using the following components:

 

-core i5 650

-8 GB ram (4×2GB sticks 1333Mhz)

-Older asus motherboard with PCIE 2.0

-500 Watt powersupply

-Case is standard ATX case size.

-500GB HDD

 

 

 

I hope that is enough information for now. Thank you very much for your help and advice.

 

Have a great week!

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Eric06

 

[MilfShake]

First off, let me say that buying a used, fast GPU is smart. Spending money on a new, but outdated GPU, is not smart.

 

Having said, that 7870 all the way, as it is the fastest among the 3 cards, good price, just make sure to test it and stress test it to make sure it can perform before handing out the cash

[That13thGuy]

I'd go for the 770, its the fastest out of the 3 plus extra benefits like shadowplay.

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, MilfShake said:

that 7870 all the way, as it is the fastest among the 3 cards

[hconverse02]

For the 770, ask him if its been overclocked and how old it is.  If it was overclocked for more than 2 years, get the 750 ti, but if it was not overclocked for less than 4 years, get it.

[kaisei]

10 minutes ago, MilfShake said:

First off, let me say that buying a used, fast GPU is smart. Spending money on a new, but outdated GPU, is not smart.

 

Having said, that 7870 all the way, as it is the fastest among the 3 cards, good price, just make sure to test it and stress test it to make sure it can perform before handing out the cash

The 7870 (rebranded as 270/x later on) is actually slower than the GTX 770. You may be thinking the 7970 perhaps? but even then the GTX 770 would be trading blows with the GHz edition.

 

@Eric06 At these prices, I would suggest the GTX 770

[MilfShake]

2 minutes ago, kaisei said:

The 7870 (rebranded as 270/x later on) is actually slower than the GTX 770. You may be thinking the 7970 perhaps?

 

@Eric06 At these prices, I would suggest the GTX 770

No I was just looking at GPU boss comparison between the 7870 and 770, maybe I was looking at something else

[IAR117]

I'm not sure if you have a site called CEX where you are, but if you do have one it's a great site for used components. For example, I got an R9 Fury X for 270 pounds. However if you don't have this option open to you, I'd go for the GTX 770.

[Eric06]

Thanks a lot for your advice. Update: the 750 ti would be 100 CAD now. Seller reduced the price. Also the gtx 770 wasn't overclocked.

 

 

[kaisei]

3 minutes ago, MilfShake said:

No I was just looking at GPU boss comparison between the 7870 and 770, maybe I was looking at something else

Try not to use sites like GPUBoss, as they don't really give you great comparisons. I would suggest something like anandtech's gpu benchmarks. They have categories for gpu 2016, 2015, 2014, and other benchmarks.

 

@Eric06 even with the reduced price, the GTX 770 is a better value.

[Eric06]

So do you all agree to go for the gtx 770?

 

[FakeNSA]

5 minutes ago, Eric06 said:

So do you all agree to go for the gtx 770?

 

Just do it! Don't let your dreams be dreams!

[MilfShake]

6 minutes ago, Eric06 said:

Thanks a lot for your advice. Update: the 750 ti would be 100 CAD now. Seller reduced the price. Also the gtx 770 wasn't overclocked.

 

 

OC the 770 yourself and you have a card that is 2x faster compared to 750Ti

[Eric06]

Alright guys thanks for your help. I really appreciate this.

 

If somebody offered me a new gtx 960 for 150CAD, would you take it instead of the gtx 770?

 

[flibberdipper]

2 minutes ago, Eric06 said:

Alright guys thanks for your help. I really appreciate this.

 

If somebody offered me a new gtx 960 for 150CAD, would you take it instead of the gtx 770?

 

Unless you care about heat output (or if the 960 is a 4GB) it should perform roughly the same as the 770, and if I had to guess maybe a smidge faster in some instances.