280X Toxic or Wait for R290?

[cilo]

Ok, I'm well overdue for GPU upgrade.
Currently got i7 2600, GTX460 1Gb, "Generic" H67 motherboard (no overclocking capability) 550W PSU & 1080p Monitor.
Currently playing Arma3 & Rome2, both games are running average standard/high settings with about 25-30FPS, which is terrible and I'm really sort of trying not to play until I can Max out settings.
Now, I don't mind spending £350 for good graphics card but I'm just wondering if my CPU would be bottleneck, will I need better motherboard and lastly will my PSU handle those Cards, whatever I buy it will be my main card for at least next two years.

Thanks

 

[sin]

To get 290 you would need new psu (600w min)

 

[Gibbo]

What make is the psu?

 

[Blindeagle]

i guess u could wait and see but i dont think its going to be that much of a difference , plus the toxic is so good anyway might as well get it :0 but ye u need a better psu tbh

 

[rare]

If its a decent PSU it will probably be fine for a 290? I ran a 7970, 3770k and 32gb ddr, plus 3 hard drives on a shuttle 500 psu no problems.

 

[JediFragger]

Wait if you can, it'll be worth it

 

[Fulax]

If its a decent PSU it will probably be fine for a 290? I ran a 7970, 3770k and 32gb ddr, plus 3 hard drives on a shuttle 500 psu no problems.

Particularly if his CPU isn't overclocked.

 

[cilo]

Just checked it's Arctic Power 500W PSU.
I guess I'll wait for R290 to see what price/performance there is over 280x Toxic.

 

[the1gooner]

I would probably think about getting a higher quality power supply. See this thread for some opinions on the arctic power 500w:-

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=15686294

It may be okay but i wouldnt want to be overclocking anything with it.

Perhaps a 280x and better quality psu would be the better option if your willing to spend £350.

Your processor will be fine.

 

[Marine-RX179]

Just checked it's Arctic Power 500W PSU.

I'm surprised that it would even handle your current set up...probably because you don't have an overclocked CPU.

However, if you are upgrading to a higher power consumption card like the 290, be prepared that your Arctic Power 500W will go out with a bang; would it take the rest of your handware to the grave with it? I don't know, but I certainly wouldn't put myself into that position to find out.

 

[3lackMamba]

Perhaps a 280x and better quality psu would be the better option if your willing to spend £350.

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