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BigChimp97
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Hi guys I've recently upgraded my processor from an fx-4170 to an 8350 and feel like I might upgrade my GPU aswell probably to an r9 270x or something. Would this be a good time to do it? Or should I wait to see what new GPU's are released?

My current GPU is the gtx 560ti, thanks guys :)

 

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Waiting is probably a 100x better than buying what is currently out here today.

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Try to wait for maxwell

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Waiting is probably a 100x better than buying what is currently out here today.

 

not sayin that the currently available cards arent good. i regret nothin in buyin a 780.

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Depends on you and on the games you are playing.

 

If you play not so graphics intense titels or if you ain´t got no problem with playing with less details, then I´d wait for Maxwell. I highly doubt we will see Maxwell in Q1 since it is just announced for Q1 2014, but I guess around April, May we´ll see what´s coming up with it.

 

I had last year pretty much all of the highend graphics cards, and a R9 290X or a GTX 780 Ti rocks! Currently I am using in my gaming rig a watercooled GTX780 Ti with beastly OC and I couldn´t be happier with it.

 

If you want to go for Maxwell wait for the 20nm shrink.

 

But if you decide to buy i.e. a R9 290 with aftermarket cooler you will not regret it as well. 2014 is going to be a fantastic year for computer gamers. There are really good games in the make right now.

 

GreetZ Naj

 

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Íf I was going to upgrade then it would be to something like an r9 270x

 

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Íf I was going to upgrade then it would be to something like an r9 270x

 

The R9 270(X) is a pretty good card even though it´s just a rebrand. I´d go for at least a R9 280X or a GTX770. Sure you´ll see a difference between a GTX560 and a R9 270 but for me the performance gain would be too small for the money.

 

You do not need to buy a X version of the 270 because the one without X is pretty much as fast as the X version.

 

If I´d be just a casual gamer and not a hardware enthusiast I´d probably buy something to make sure, I´ll be fine for at least 2 years. Look for something a bit more expensive and you will be fine for a longer time (future proof doesn´t exist ;) ).

 

GreetZ Naj

 

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