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Replace GFX card or SLI the one I have?

  • 28-02-2014 07:33PM
    #1
    hare05
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    Currently have an MSI GTX 460 Cyclone 1gb. Considering adding another one for SLI that *should* give me performance somewhere between a 570 and a 580.

    First question is where the hell will I find a decent one second hand? I'd want something similar in quality to the MSI cooler. Budget: €60~70

    Second question is what cards should I be looking at to be worth the upgrade, with the new card budget being around €150. I'd like to stick with Nvidia as Payday 2 really hates AMD cards.

    Pairing all this with an FX-8320, will overclock.


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  • #2
    BloodBath
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    Don't bother going sli/crossfire with old cards. It's not worth the power draw and ****e performance.

    I would say the R9 270 would be the best choice for €150.

    Nothing comes close unless you can pick up a 660 gtx from somewhere. The 270 is still better.

    I wouldn't let the performance of 1 game influence my decision unless thats the only game you plan on playing for the next few years.


  • #3
    hare05
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    BloodBath wrote: »
    Don't bother going sli/crossfire with old cards. It's not worth the power draw and ****e performance.

    I would say the R9 270 would be the best choice for €150.

    Nothing comes close unless you can pick up a 660 gtx from somewhere. The 270 is still better.

    I wouldn't let the performance of 1 game influence my decision unless thats the only game you plan on playing for the next few years.

    ASUS DirectCU II looks like a pretty good 660 for around 170. Any other contenders?


  • #4
    BloodBath
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    Nah that's a solid choice. Pushing close to 760 gtx prices though.


  • #5
    hare05
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    BloodBath wrote: »
    Nah that's a solid choice. Pushing close to 760 gtx prices though.

    Onwards, then... To next Thursday. So this is how my bank balance dies.


  • #6
    hare05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭hare05


    BloodBath wrote: »
    Nah that's a solid choice. Pushing close to 760 gtx prices though.

    Where are you getting your 760s? Closest one I can find is €50 more expensive.


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  • #7
    BloodBath
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    Yes but the 760 gtx is significantly faster than a 660 gtx. It would have a higher price/performance ratio.


  • #8
    hare05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,041 ✭✭✭hare05


    BloodBath wrote: »
    Yes but the 760 gtx is significantly faster than a 660 gtx. It would have a higher price/performance ratio.

    OK. Guess I'll stick with the 460 for a few more weeks and aim for an r9 270 / 290 or a gtx 760. Depending on sales.


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