Advice: Upgrading from GeForce GTX-460

[Tunnix]

Hi all,

I'm looking to upgrade from my GeForce GTX-460 to something more powerful. I'm currently looking at http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-226-MS&groupid=701&catid=56 but am wondering if anyone can find anything better for the same price?

Many thanks in advance!

 

[thefogo]

That's the card I'd recommend in that price bracket

 

[Tunnix]

Note, my MoBo is a M5A78L-M LX with 2 x 2GB DDR3 RAM with the following power supply: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Mast...82E?tag=coukff-21&tag=coukff-21&tag=coukff-21

 

[almighty15]

Perhaps get the 4Gb version

 

[thefogo]

Note, my MoBo is a M5A78L-M LX with 2 x 2GB DDR3 RAM with the following power supply: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Mast...82E?tag=coukff-21&tag=coukff-21&tag=coukff-21

I'd advise upping your RAM too.

 

[Tunnix]

Also, just how different is the card I've listed above, to these:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-162-PC

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-161-PC

I mean, the models are the same, aren't they?

 

[Tunnix]

Any recommendations for the RAM upgrade would be great too. Best compatible 8GB kits for lowest price?

 

[Tunnix]

Also (sorry for the multiple replies) - is this 4GB version, for the same price, a good idea? - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-327-SP

 

[almighty15]

It'll last abit longer with the extra memory

 

[Rangerjr1]

rofl tunnix and almighty in the same thread

Edit: Nevermind i confused tunnix with someone else.

 

[hakank68]

Perhaps get the 4Gb version

I think he will run out of graphics power before he runs out of VRAM for the 270x, the 2gb will be enough for 1080p. It won't for 1440p but I doubt he can play any games at decent fps with a 270x

 

[jesusismyairbag]

go witha 2gb version kidda, unless you wanna game at 1440****.

 

[almighty15]

I think he will run out of graphics power before he runs out of VRAM for the 270x, the 2gb will be enough for 1080p. It won't for 1440p but I doubt he can play any games at decent fps with a 270x

Why do people say that? You take ANY game..... Benchmark it....... Chuck in a massive texture pack..... Benchmark it again..... The results will be the same.

Crysis for example, benchmarking the game with stock and high resolution textures produces the same frame rates despite needing extra memory.

Do not confuse TMU performance with ALU performance.

Next generation consoles are going to cause a massive increase in texture quality and with 4Gb the card will have enough VRAM to support them.

 

[Tunnix]

*oops*

 

[hakank68]

You may want to remove the competitor link (against forum rules)

 

[Tunnix]

Oops, my bad! So back to OC, will the following be okay with my 450w PSU? - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-328-SP

 

[RanxZy]

On the guru3d 270x review they advise a 500w psu but I think a good 450w like your one should be fine. I do think the MSI is a better card than the Sapphire one due to the cooler, which is pretty much silent on the Gaming Edition 270X. MSI always use good quality components as well so I feel they have better build quality and an extra year on the warranty. If you want to save a bit of money the Sapphire is not a bad choice by any means.

 

[hakank68]

Also if I'm not wrong, if you decide to wc, the warranty won't be void with the Msi one as long as you purchase it from OcUK.

 

[murah]

honestly you need more ram, but the 270x would be a good upgrade or look online for a 2nd hand 670/680 they go for around the same price and plenty of power