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GPU Upgrade (€300+ Budget)

  • 31-10-2014 10:03pm
    #1
    Mr Blobby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,752 ✭✭✭


    I think its about time to upgrade my PC. I built it just over 3 ish years ago so i feel its time for an upgrade.

    Only looking to upgrade the GPU right now.

    Here's my build:

    Ram - 8GB-Kit G.Skill RipJaws-X
    CPU - Intel Core i5-2500K
    Mobo - ASRock Z68 Pro3
    GPU - Sapphire HD 6970 2GB
    PSU - XFX PRO650W

    My budget is €300 but will go over if need be. I haven't been following what's out GPU wise but i'm hearing good things about the GFX 970? I'm planning on ordering in December.

    Any help would be great.


Comments

  • #2
    .G.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,420 ✭✭✭.G.


    Yep it's highly recommended. Most people will point you towards this or if you want to go less than €300 there's some great deals around on R9 290's.


  • #3
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Nothing needs upgrading but your card.

    As has been said, the 970 is an excellent card, but R9 290's have taken such a huge drop that in my opinion they are the best option out there - certain models are within 5% of the faster 970's and €80-100 cheaper.

    They do consume more power though.


  • #4
    Mr Blobby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,752 ✭✭✭Mr Blobby


    If i'm going from AMD to nVidia do i just uninstall the AMD drivers and then pop in the nVidia card and install their drivers?


  • #5
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Mr Blobby wrote: »
    If i'm going from AMD to nVidia do i just uninstall the AMD drivers and then pop in the nVidia card and install their drivers?

    No. If only it were that simple! You must sacrifice a goat upon a candlelit altar in a pagan ritual in honor of Nvidia corporation.


  • #6
    Mr Blobby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,752 ✭✭✭Mr Blobby


    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    No. If only it were that simple! You must sacrifice a goat upon a candlelit altar in a pagan ritual in honor of Nvidia corporation.

    Will a Sheep give the same results?


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  • #7
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Mr Blobby wrote: »
    Will a Sheep give the same results?

    Many a Voodoo FX owner asked themselves the same question.


  • #8
    WrigleysExtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 138 ✭✭WrigleysExtra


    Gtx 970 would probably be the best card to go with on that budget

    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-039-IN&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1010


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