Looking for a graphics card upgrade in one of my systems running AMD Radeon 5770.
Relevant Specs:
Intel Core i5 750
Intel DP55WB Motherboard
8GB RAM
Cooler Master RS-500-PCAR-A3 500W
Display 1920 x 1080
I am looking for best price/performance card that is also power efficient cuz the system runs on UPS backup (2000 KVA).
Currently I have these in sight but not sure if some of them are compatible with the system.
1. GFX 960 ~$200-220
2. 750Ti ~$130-150
3. R9 270x ~$180 (special offer today)*
4. R9 280 ~170-200
I have stated the prices that I am getting. If there is a better buy please give link.
My needs aren't that high. If it can play new games on medium settings on 1080 I will be content.
960 seems attractive for its power efficiency but seems very limited (128 bit 2GB) for new $200 card.
R9 280 looks attractive considering 3GB RAM and 384bit. I am not sure how much the power draw will make a difference though.
Then there is option of buying 750Ti for now and wait till next Black Friday for good price on new cards.
But I need the card to be shipped before next weekend.
*SAPPHIRE 100364TXSR Radeon R9 270X 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Relevant Specs:
Intel Core i5 750
Intel DP55WB Motherboard
8GB RAM
Cooler Master RS-500-PCAR-A3 500W
Display 1920 x 1080
I am looking for best price/performance card that is also power efficient cuz the system runs on UPS backup (2000 KVA).
Currently I have these in sight but not sure if some of them are compatible with the system.
1. GFX 960 ~$200-220
2. 750Ti ~$130-150
3. R9 270x ~$180 (special offer today)*
4. R9 280 ~170-200
I have stated the prices that I am getting. If there is a better buy please give link.
My needs aren't that high. If it can play new games on medium settings on 1080 I will be content.
960 seems attractive for its power efficiency but seems very limited (128 bit 2GB) for new $200 card.
R9 280 looks attractive considering 3GB RAM and 384bit. I am not sure how much the power draw will make a difference though.
Then there is option of buying 750Ti for now and wait till next Black Friday for good price on new cards.
But I need the card to be shipped before next weekend.
*SAPPHIRE 100364TXSR Radeon R9 270X 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
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