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Looking for a high-end gfx, future proof

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I'm looking to buy a new high-end GFX is the range of £150-£200. (Can go over a little bit if needed!). I will want this card to be future proof for least 3 Years+ with new games etc.

My specs:

Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz @ 2400MHz (I will OC this baby)

Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500 HyperX T1 Memory Kit CL5 2.2V X2 (I haven't set this to 1066MHz yet due to the fact my 2nd pair hasn't came yet, had to RMA them)

ASRock P43DE Mobo

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro rev 2 Socket 775, 1156, 1155, 1366, AM2, AM3 Heatpipe CPU Cooler heatsink

Coolermaster Elite 330 is my case, I want a card that will not cover a HD bay slot since they are full.

My current GFX is a GeForce 9500GT 1GB (Yes this will be a huge upgrade lol)

full modular Seasonic 520W 80+ PSU

If I forgot to list anything, please tell me.
 
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a 480 is under 200 notes ATM, other options would be a 560, not as powerful but quieter, a 570 as powerful and quieter but prob is out of your price range at around 260-270ish or a 6950
 
480 if youre not bothered about a bit of noise and heat being chucked into your case, youll need good case cooling ideally, if you are then you can either spend more to get the 570 but thats quite a bit above your budget or get the 6950 which can be flashed to a 6970, see the link at top of this page, and its comparable performance but quieter and cooler, but if you prefer NVidia as some do then you have the choice of 570 for equal performance to the 480 or 560 for less performance but similar price, whilst running cooler n quieter
You should note all of these will be a massive step up from your current GPU
 
95thrifles said:
480 if youre not bothered about a bit of noise and heat being chucked into your case, youll need good case cooling ideally, if you are then you can either spend more to get the 570 but thats quite a bit above your budget or get the 6950 which can be flashed to a 6970, see the link at top of this page, and its comparable performance but quieter and cooler, but if you prefer NVidia as some do then you have the choice of 570 for equal performance to the 480 or 560 for less performance but similar price, whilst running cooler n quieter
You should note all of these will be a massive step up from your current GPU
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Yea I know, it's just very hard to decide. I also want to make sure it'll fit my case and not take up an HD bay.
 
Garee said:
He will be waiting a long time for those to sell for under £200.
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That's not the point, the new cards come out, the older cards decrease price, so you either get what you are getting for cheaper or get something better. At least that's my understanding of that post.
 
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