Upgrading Graphics- Suggestions?

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Help & Support? I put it here because I thought so. If not I'll move it.

So I'm planning to upgrade from my old graphics card (ATI Radeon HD 6570) To something a little more modern for my taste, getting money next week so I'll purchase it then.
I've got two in mind, which I'll list. I'd like to see other people's opinions if they have anything better to offer.
The current specs I run at are:
  • Intel i5 model 2500 quad core, 3.30 GHz
  • 8GB RAM @ 1333 MHz(?)
  • Dell OGDG80Y Motherboard
  • ATI Radeon HD 6570 1GB VRAM

As long as its under £150 I think I could afford it.

e; shit yeh, psu is 550W i believe
 
Gigabyte Windforce GeForce GTX 650 Ti 2GB OC.

Under 300$ USD.
Should suit your needs, works well in combination with my hexa-core 3.2 ghz and such, never disappoints just make sure you have the appropriate case size and such to house it.

Just my opinion though, gentlemen like Arzalis know a lot more about this kind of thing than I do and he'll likely be able to supply you with good intel if he finds this thread.
 
Whats your PSU? Don't buy a new card if you can't run it with the minimal amount of wattage needed.
 
Hawg said:
hexa-core 3.2 ghz
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There's barely any games out there that are capable of utilizing more than 4 cores; most run on 2-3 and some can't even use more than one. Hex core processors might be worth it if you're running specialist software but even most power users would get more benefit out of a Sandy Bridge CPU.

That being said, the GTX 650 is a very solid recommendation though. Can't say much about the Gigabyte ones as I've always bought EVGA models but if they're more or less alike then you should be able to enjoy most current-gen games at maximum settings and usually full HD resolution as well.
 
FooFighter said:
There's barely any games out there that are capable of utilizing more than 4 cores; most run on 2-3 and some can't even use more than one. Hex core processors might be worth it if you're running specialist software but even most power users would get more benefit out of a Sandy Bridge CPU.

That being said, the GTX 650 is a very solid recommendation though. Can't say much about the Gigabyte ones as I've always bought EVGA models but if they're more or less alike then you should be able to enjoy most current-gen games at maximum settings and usually full HD resolution as well.
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I do a lot of multitasking.
 
Get a 660 TI or a GTX 580. The 580 is technically older, but it's just short of a GTX680 in terms of power. It should be right at the edge of your price range and it's probably the best you'll get without spending around 100 or so more.

All of this is assuming prices are close to the same across the pond as they are here. Honestly, even something like Hawg suggested is miles ahead of what you have.

The brand doesn't matter all that much, but I've personally had really good experience with EVGA. I've used their step up program a few times and they're very good about honoring warranties. Relatively hassle free as long as you register the hardware when you get it.
 
There's barely any games out there that are capable of utilizing more than 4 cores; most run on 2-3 and some can't even use more than one. Hex core processors might be worth it if you're running specialist software but even most power users would get more benefit out of a Sandy Bridge CPU.
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If I recall that's exactly what people said about quad core when it came out. No one I asked thought it was worth getting it because nothing at the time required it, or could even make use of it. Now quad core seems to be the baseline standard for anyone in any way serious about playing new releases at a high level. With games like Star Citizen coming out in 2014 I'd wager a hex-core is probably going to be a solid investment for the future.
 
Just get another 6570 and crossfire it. You can already run most games near-high anyway.

"400 Watt or greater power supply recommended (500 Watt for AMD CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode)"
 
id rather not risk it. you need a motherboard that's compaitable with said software.
js.
 
What's the real name of your motherboard?


If it's actually a gdg8y then nevermind, the 620s aren't SLI-able.
 
that is the motherboard's name....
 
I didn't see anything that went by it unless you took out the 0s. But, always doubletrouble it when you have the chance.
 
Slapping another 6570 in there feels nasty, why pretty up your old hoe with another old hoe? I have a 6870 and I'm starting to think of upgrading it soon so I assume you're hurting pretty bad with a 6570
 
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