Looking for new video card

[runzwithsizorz]

Good card for this set up? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130918

Graphics card:
MSI Radeon HD 7870 Hawk Mobo: Asus P8Z77-V Pro LGA 1155 RAM GSkill Ripjaws 8 gig CPU Intel core i5 3570k Ivy Bridge 3.4 Ghz (OC4.5)
CPU FAN: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus PSU Seasonic x650w GoldHard drive : Plextor M5 Pro 256 gb PX256 M5P WD BLACK 1 TER
Monitor: Asus VH 238H Case: Cooler Master Haf 922

Buy now or wait?
Planning on getting 120hz monitor in future.
Gaming only...(Do not care about BF 4 or other free games)
Not planning on SLI or multiple monitors.
Looking for best bang for buck AND do not care if AMD or NVIDIA, but am concerned about heat and wattage consumed.:\

Any ideas or other improvements to this set up?

Thank you,
The Wife

 

[3DVagabond]

You're going to be able to run any single GPU with that PSU.

 

[escrow4]

R9 290X then for the extra grunt depending on the game engine. Wait for third party coolers though.

 

[Childs]

What games are you looking to play? Without knowing, I would suggest maybe a 280x/770 or 290. I wouldnt think the extra wattage will be significant in the long or short term, especially since the different GPU options are almost at $100 increments. I know you said you dont plan on multi-gpu, and there is nothing wrong with the 780 you linked, but at $520 for the 780 you can spend a little bit more and get 2 280x/770s. I guess it depends on which kind of games you will play. The $500 plus cards are in an odd spot. It doesnt make too much sense to get them, especially if you are looking for best bang for the buck.

After $400 you definitely move into diminishing returns territory.

 

[runzwithsizorz]

What games are you looking to play?

Modded Skyrim, Witcher 3

 

[Leyawiin]

Modded Skyrim, Witcher 3

You're fine with a 1080p monitor and your current setup. More than fine. Wait until you actually have something (monitor or game) that calls for more GPU power.

 

[blastingcap]

What he said (above).