GPU to enable Hight-Ultra @ 900p ?

MindfulPlayer · 27 Apr 2016 at 00:00

Ok so I have this build below

I know my current build is old and the GPU sucks soo bad in it but I want to squeeze maximum out of this PC especially in 900P on High/Very High/Ultra on the latest AAA games for the next around ~1 year if possible by upgrading GPU for which I have £117.

When it comes to GPU, I was thinking if I should go for a GTX 750Ti/R7 360 (2GB Versions) or just save up around £18 more and get the 4GB Version of R7 360 ?

What do you guys think ?

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 27 Apr 2016 at 00:13

If you are patient you should be able to get a GTX960 4GB or R9 380 4GB for around £140. Also Polaris 11 should be launching in June which will replace the R9 380.

AlamoX · 27 Apr 2016 at 00:44

ye if you can wait untill june, that would be better, the New GPUs should be cheap and more performant, seems like a waste to buy a GPU right now, with the new line up being couple months away.

Stealthploit · 27 Apr 2016 at 08:01

what these guys said is true... at the mean time if your temps are low .. do a 10% overclock... or some custom profiles that overclock in games or video.. and keep your fun near 80-100% so it wont overheat

Tommy_Here · 27 Apr 2016 at 08:04

Considering we're only getting Gtx 970 and 980 replacements soon I can't see the 960 dropping in price all that much at that budget you're best off going second hand like a 7970 or gtx 770 I'd go with 7970 it'll easily play games at that res

Aretak · 27 Apr 2016 at 10:34

A used 7950/7970 would be a good choice. They'd be a hefty step up over anything that you could get new for that money.

rs155 · 27 Apr 2016 at 13:04

Aretak said:
A used 7950/7970 would be a good choice. They'd be a hefty step up over anything that you could get new for that money.

2nd that here, a 7950/70 go for cheap and is still a t great card for up to 1080p

MindfulPlayer · 27 Apr 2016 at 21:52

Are the 2nd hand GPU worth it ? I have a bad experience with used GPU's.

Brazo · 27 Apr 2016 at 21:54

Gtx 770 will be fine

AlamoX · 27 Apr 2016 at 21:57

dont buy a 2Go memory GPU in 2016

Brazo · 28 Apr 2016 at 07:37

Why not when it massively exceeds the ops stated requirements?

SkeeterUK · 28 Apr 2016 at 09:15

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/clearance/graphics-cards

Few options there.

Aretak · 28 Apr 2016 at 11:05

MindfulPlayer said:
Are the 2nd hand GPU worth it ? I have a bad experience with used GPU's.

It's obviously going to vary on a case by case basis, but I've had far more hits than misses with used graphics cards. Just need to run a careful eye over pictures, descriptions and seller feedback before making a decision. The card being caked in dust is one thing in particular that's an instant no for me. As is no pictures at all, or the seller claiming it to be "untested" (i.e. 99.9% sure to be broken and being sold that way to scam people with no comeback).

Brazo said:
Why not when it massively exceeds the ops stated requirements?

Because used 770s are generally priced around the same as used 7970s, and lag significantly behind in the performance stakes these days. I see no reason why you'd ever choose it over one of those, brand loyalty aside. Even a 7950 will comfortably outperform it and cost a good £20-30 less judging by the sold listings on the online jumble sale.

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 28 Apr 2016 at 13:07

Tommy_Here said:
Considering we're only getting Gtx 970 and 980 replacements soon I can't see the 960 dropping in price all that much at that budget you're best off going second hand like a 7970 or gtx 770 I'd go with 7970 it'll easily play games at that res

Emm,Polaris 11??

MindfulPlayer · 28 Apr 2016 at 20:45

For example would Saphire R9 370 2GB be enough ?

AlamoX said:
dont buy a 2Go memory GPU in 2016

Are today games are as that demanding that I need to grab GPU with more than 2GB VRAM ?

SkeeterUK · 29 Apr 2016 at 00:34

Nah u dont need more than 2gb especially for 900 res.

MindfulPlayer · 29 Apr 2016 at 08:01

Still confused as hell ...

Aretak said:
It's obviously going to vary on a case by case basis, but I've had far more hits than misses with used graphics cards. Just need to run a careful eye over pictures, descriptions and seller feedback before making a decision. The card being caked in dust is one thing in particular that's an instant no for me. As is no pictures at all, or the seller claiming it to be "untested" (i.e. 99.9% sure to be broken and being sold that way to scam people with no comeback).

Because used 770s are generally priced around the same as used 7970s, and lag significantly behind in the performance stakes these days. I see no reason why you'd ever choose it over one of those, brand loyalty aside. Even a 7950 will comfortably outperform it and cost a good £20-30 less judging by the sold listings on the online jumble sale.

Can you explain what do you mean by caked in dust ? My fear is that a 2nd hand GPU will broke down after few months like it happened with my old Geforce 8800 GTX.

So in general I should either go for 2nd hand GTX 770 or that new R9 370 2GB ?

SkeeterUK said:
Nah u dont need more than 2gb especially for 900 res.

Are you sure that I can pull off Ultra in 900p on 2GB VRAM ?

SkeeterUK · 29 Apr 2016 at 08:14

Zethor · 29 Apr 2016 at 08:31

Considering your PSU, I would get a used 2gb 960. If that' s not an option, I would wait, save and get the cheapest new 960. The extra cost of 4gb is not worth it at 900p. I would avoid the 770, it has not aged well and it would push your PSU.

MindfulPlayer · 29 Apr 2016 at 10:00

Zethor said:
Considering your PSU, I would get a used 2gb 960. If that' s not an option, I would wait, save and get the cheapest new 960. The extra cost of 4gb is not worth it at 900p. I would avoid the 770, it has not aged well and it would push your PSU.

I see. wouldn't 750 Ti get Ultra on 900p ? I can afford this one and it's new too.