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GPU Upgrade - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti WindForce X2 OC?

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Hi all,

I am looking to buy a new GPU for the below rig and was thinking to buy Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti WindForce X2 OC (£139.99 from Overclockers.co.uk).

Can anyone advise if this is a good choice or if there's any better options out there?

  1. CPU Intel - Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
  2. CPU Cooler - Corsair - H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
  3. Motherboard - Asus - Z97-WS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
  4. Memory - Kingston - HyperX Fury Red 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
  5. Storage - 1 x 850 EVO Samsung 2.5" SSD & 2 x Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
  6. Video Card - ????
  7. Case - Cooler Master - Elite 311 (Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case
  8. Power Supply - Corsair - VS 450W ATX Power Supply (looking to upgrade also)
  9. Optical Drive - Lite-On - iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer
  10. Operating System - Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
  11. Monitor - 2 x AOC - I2369VM 23.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor
 
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What resolution will you be gaming at? A 1050ti is decent for 1080p 60hz gaming at that sort of budget, much more performance can be had used but if you just want something new then that is a perfectly reasonable choice.
 
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