GPU Selection Woes

[Yawbster]

Hello.

I was going to wait patiently for a aftermarket cooler for the 290, as some people suggested one could potentially come out before Christmas.

Since then, a post has come up saying that AMD say its not going to happen.

I can't wait this long. So, I'm not entirely sure what card to choose from.

My current Specs :

64bit Win 7

CPU: i5 2500k overclocked 4.6ghz
GPU: gtx 570 twin frozr III
MotherBoard: Z68A-GD65 MS-7681
Ram: 8gb
PSU: OCZ ZS Series 750W Power Supply
Case: Antec Nine Hundred
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I'm guessing the best component for me to upgrade here would be my GPU; I'm guessing my PSU is fine for a 400 - 450 price range GPU.

I'm looking to spend around £400 - £450 on a card. I've seen people suggest the 7990, 780, etc but I'm undecided. I'm specifically looking for a better GPU for BF4 & the ability to use of the higher quality mods for skyrim ( Such as Real Vision )
I'm not looking to SLI, i would like to stick to a single card.


Any suggestions would be great, I'm also looking into purchasing Windows 8 along with the card as i hear it gives a reasonable performance boost for BF4; and i wouldn't mind the quicker boot times along with it.

Thanks for all the help,

Greg

 

[Yawbster]

Okay, i don't have a SSD. What sort of size should i be looking at?

I will also look into ram. Thanks

 

[Yawbster]

Thanks for the help. My steam folder is nearly 1tb in size. I have probably too many games installed. But i could move a few that i'm currently playing onto the SSD if i get a bigger one. Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[Yawbster]

I have another question. The requirements for the 780 require 8pin. My PSU is non modular & it only has 6 pins coming out of it. Does this mean i need to use 2 6 pins, to 1 8 pin to connect the GPU to the PSU?

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