new gpu help

[harvey1]

hi, currently i have 2 512mb 4870's in my pc and im looking for something with a bit more power and something which is cooler and quiter. I run a 24" monitor at 1920x1080. thanks

 

[Grandmaster Fap!]

Whats your budget? or we'll all be suggesting GTX580's

 

[easyrider]

Budget is key!

 

[harvey1]

well i was considering a completely new build but im not sure if there is much point as i have a 955, 6gb ram. i had put aside about 800 for a new build

 

[harvey1]

psu is a 650w corsair

 

[easyrider]

whats your system spec?

Cpu to slow will limit your GFX grunt

 

[harvey1]

its a 955 at 3.5
6gb ram
Asus M4A785TD-V Evo AMD 785G (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard

 

[easyrider]

I would wait for the 7 series in ATI's range its incoming

 

[harvey1]

when are they meant to be coming out? just because i would like it for the start of uni which will be september time

 

[easyrider]

If you need it now then get a 6950 m8

 

[harvey1]

would anything else need to be upgraded? or will the cpu be sufficient?

 

[easyrider]

Fine m8

 

[harvey1]

thanks for the help

 

[coupe69]

If you need it now then get a 6950 m8

Not a refurb 570 for £209.99?

 

[easyrider]

Not a refurb 570 for £209.99?

If the op is ok with with the lack of warranty. I suggested the 6950 as he has a xfire mobo

 

[coupe69]

If the op is ok with with the lack of warranty. I suggested the 6950 as he has a xfire mobo

Good call.

 

[easyrider]

Good call.

I know

 

[coupe69]

I know