Hardware & Technical Help me pick my next GPU for my system

blumhagen · Nov 21, 2015

So my 550 ti pretty much sucks in many games including GTA V which is one of my most played, so I need something better. Budget is 300 canadian, maybe a little more if I have to.

Here is my current system: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/coltonblumhagen/saved/qkvypg

Patrick_68000 · Nov 21, 2015

blumhagen said:
So my 550 ti pretty much sucks in many games including GTA V which is one of my most played, so I need something better. Budget is 300 canadian, maybe a little more if I have to.

Here is my current system: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/coltonblumhagen/saved/qkvypg

$300 Canadian ? GTX 960 looks best, no ?

blumhagen · Nov 22, 2015

Long story short, went with a 970, spent a bit more, but I get more performance. (I was conversing on the teksyndicate forum as well for help)

X-Terminator · Nov 22, 2015

It performs fine. You must install the Precision X and and use the K-Boost switch on that plus use a custom fan profile. It crashes otherwise. Plus, every time you upgrade drivers it may need the K-Boost switched on again (odd but it does that).

Patrick_68000 · Nov 22, 2015

GTX 970 is an excellent graphics card

Kemo · Nov 22, 2015

Patrick_68000 said:
GTX 970 is an excellent graphics card

I have a Asus GTX970 and it runs everything (including GTA5) pretty much maxed out. This is helped by my monitor being 1080p 60Hz, so the card is not being overly taxed.

I'm very happy with it, a great card.

Patrick_68000 · Nov 22, 2015

Kemo said:
I have a Asus GTX970 and it runs everything (including GTA5) pretty much maxed out. This is helped by my monitor being 1080p 60Hz, so the card is not being overly taxed.

I'm very happy with it, a great card.

Yes, an excellent reputation

Hanz Sorensen · Nov 24, 2015

770 GTX or 970 GTX are the only 2 I would consider