Need A GPU Reccomendation

[3MDR]

I'm building a new gaming system, this is what I have so far:

1920x1200 resolution
E8400 3.0 ghz
4 GB DDR2 RAM
750W Corsair PSU with 60amps on 12 volt rail
Gigabyte EP45 DS3L Motherboard


I don't want to overclock anything, as I don't have any skills in that area. I also don't plan on upgrading anything for a few years, so I want only the most modern cards right now.

What I really want is a GPU that won't be bottlenecked by my current setup. I know the GTX 295 came out, do you think this system can handle it without being bottlenecked? I'm only interested in single cards at the moment.

 

[Stumps]

you should be fine using a GTX 295 with your E8400...if in doubt, just OC the E8400, it's pretty common for them to hit 4ghz, that gigbayte mobo should be more than up to the task.

 

[Peter Trend]

Yeah the GTX 295 is a great card. Do you class the 4870X2 as a single card? I think you may well experience CPU-bottlenecking, but your motherboard shouldnt. If you get a core2quad that will be a great system with either graphics cards mentioned.

 

[sgrinavi]

The GTX295 is the bleeding edge, -- the rest of your system iis nice, but not exactly on-par with that video card. IMO A GTX280 at $280 after rebate is probablly going to make you very happy. At 1900x1200 you probably will not even see any difference in 99% of what you play.

 

[krnmastersgt]

Originally posted by: sgrinavi
The GTX295 is the bleeding edge, -- the rest of your system iis nice, but not exactly on-par with that video card. IMO A GTX280 at $280 after rebate is probablly going to make you very happy. At 1900x1200 you probably will not even see any difference in 99% of what you play.

+1 to that

Also, when you use dual-gpu cards like the 4870X2 and the GTX295, you get issues you would with SLI or Crossfire, mainly the micro-stutter.

 

[3MDR]

Thanks for the advice. I think I will go with the GTX 280. Would it be a good idea to get the overclocked versions for a bit more, since I can't overclock myself?

 

[garritynet]

Don't forget about these. Great performance and no MIR.

 

[phexac]

GTX260 SP216 or 4870 1GB should run all games except Crysis maxed out at your resolution.

 

[imported_Asianman]

4870 is probably good enough. Unless you're planning to play at highest setting in the newest games. Then, maybe the GTX 280

 

[sgrinavi]

Originally posted by: 3MDR
Thanks for the advice. I think I will go with the GTX 280. Would it be a good idea to get the overclocked versions for a bit more, since I can't overclock myself?

If you hurry you can get in on the $200 GTX 280 SSC EVGA that buy.com has on sale

 

[3MDR]

I did =) Glad I woke up early this morning.

 

[Tempered81]

Originally posted by: 3MDR
I did =) Glad I woke up early this morning.

woot!!!