What GPU to match 2500k @ 4.5 for 1080p gaming

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Hatch

797 posts

Ultimate Geek

#133400 21-Oct-2013 11:49

Hi just wanting some recommendations for upgrading GPU for my pc.

I will be playing mainly FPS games such as Arma3, Dayz standalone (when it comes out) and BF4.

I'm only using a single display at 1080p. I'd like to run games at ultra, and I'm happy with FPS at around 60.

Looking for a dual fan card.

Looking at:
HD 7950 3gb

Not sure about Nvidia cards, perhaps a GTX 770.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Inphinity

2780 posts

Uber Geek

#919080 21-Oct-2013 12:00

GTX660Ti (if you can still find one) or GTX760 would do fine. My 660Ti runs most current games on high @ 2560x1440.

Poll

343 posts

Ultimate Geek

#919089 21-Oct-2013 12:07

If you look out for the new Amd R9 280x's they are giving slightly better performance than the 7970's for a good deal less price wise.
Depending on budget they're looking to be a great value for money enthusiast card.

Hatch

797 posts

Ultimate Geek

#919167 21-Oct-2013 13:26

Inphinity: GTX660Ti (if you can still find one) or GTX760 would do fine. My 660Ti runs most current games on high @ 2560x1440.

Oh great thanks for that info; can I ask what are the most demanding games you are playing?

Hatch

797 posts

Ultimate Geek

#919178 21-Oct-2013 13:33

Poll: If you look out for the new Amd R9 280x's they are giving slightly better performance than the 7970's for a good deal less price wise.
Depending on budget they're looking to be a great value for money enthusiast card.

Thanks for the suggestion, I was thinking the new R9 280x's might be a bit overkill for 1080p display, although there is something to be said for future proofing and the price is very competitive to competing cards.

Inphinity

2780 posts

Uber Geek

#919191 21-Oct-2013 13:50

Hatch:
Inphinity: GTX660Ti (if you can still find one) or GTX760 would do fine. My 660Ti runs most current games on high @ 2560x1440.

Oh great thanks for that info; can I ask what are the most demanding games you are playing?

GTA V, Saint's Row 4, Assassin's Creed 3, Arkham City, BioShock Infinite, Skyrim. I do suspect BF4 will struggle on Ultra at 2560x1440 on the 660, though. High should be ok, and 1080 on high will be no problem.

Hatch

797 posts

Ultimate Geek

#920950 24-Oct-2013 12:42

Poll: If you look out for the new Amd R9 280x's they are giving slightly better performance than the 7970's for a good deal less price wise.
Depending on budget they're looking to be a great value for money enthusiast card.

I'm getting a used 7970 Vapor-X (still under warranty) and very cheap.

Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

Now all I need is Dayz standalone.

Inphinity

2780 posts

Uber Geek

#920952 24-Oct-2013 12:47

Inphinity:
GTA V,

Since it's too late to edit to fix the typo, I'll quote myself..

GTA IV, not V.

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PassiveFever81

367 posts

Ultimate Geek

#921095 24-Oct-2013 16:49

I had a 7950 3GB on my old 2500k also at 4.5GHz.
Ran virtually everything maxed out at 60+fps. The 7950 or what ever replaces it are a really good price now :)