Should I Upgrade my GPU?

[DeadMetal17]

I know nothing about parts but I have some extra money kicking about & was wondering if it would be worth upgrading my GPU (currently using a GTX 680) any thoughts or recommendations?

Current PC Specs:

Spoiler

• Asus Rampage IV GENE
• Intel Core i7-3820 3.60GHz
• 2GB Gigabyte GTX 680 Windforce3X
• 16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3 1600MHz
• OCZ ZX Series 1250W '80 Plus Gold' Modular
• Samsung 500GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s

thanks for your time.

 

[almighty15]

Yes...2Gb vRAM for this day and age... get a 970

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

Are you actually seeing any issues? Yeah a 970 is a load better but...

 

[Tonester0011]

970/980 is a fair jump in performance, is your 680 struggling?
Even on newer games @1080, can't see you needing to drop many settings to make it playable (if any at all?? no idea, i drop my settings to low)

 

[flopper]

a used 780 maybe?
buddy sold his 680 and did such a deal.

 

[Zethor]

Your GPU can easily run any game at high details on 1080p, I don't think you need an upgrade.

If I were you I'd wait until next year and upgrade both CPU and GPU.

 

[nashathedog]

If it's a case of you'll spend the money elsewhere if you don't spend it on your PC and you want to spend it on your PC then get a card with a minimum of 4 gb's of ram. Personally I'd try and hold the money a bit longer but if not a 970/980 or maybe a 6gb 780 (Strix?), You'll be better served getting a 900 series though.

 

[DeadMetal17]

thanks for the reply's guys theres no theres no real rush or pressure to buy a new card, just wonderd if it would be worth doing im also about to build a PC for my brother & thought about giving him my current card (if i upgraded mine) to save him some money (also giving him my old SSD) but its not a big thing

 

[flinco]

I have a similar card and have been debating whether to get a 970 or 2nd hand 780 / 780ti. Personally I think I'll wait until the 20 / 16 nm cards and get a decent upgrade.