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Graphics card upgrade, advice needed

  • 04-06-2015 10:33AM
    #1
    flynnlives
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 739 ✭✭✭


    Hey there,

    Im looking to upgrade my current card, its an AMD Radeon HD 7850

    My current spec is:
    i5-2500k 3.30ghz
    P8P67 PRO
    120 samsung ssd
    1gb hdd
    amazon 550w psu
    8gb ram
    windows 7 64-bit

    im having some issues with the card and gaming, i randomly get grey screens of death. Running all the latest drivers to no avail.
    So im going to try and rma the card.

    in the mean time i want to get a repalcement
    any advice?
    budget is 200euro


Comments

  • #2
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    GTX 750Ti would give slightly worse performance, about €140 new
    R9 270X is a step up from your card, its about €170-180
    Second hand R9 280X would be a good upgrade, its about €200
    Likewise with a GTX 960, about 200 or less second hand


  • #3
    flynnlives
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 739 ✭✭✭flynnlives


    hey, takes for the quick reply.
    Im not completly au fait with my gpu's and manufacturers

    is this the same as the 280x you mentioned?
    https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-225-MS&tool=3


  • #4
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Yeah it is, will hit for a little over budget if you're buying new though


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


    Cex sell the R9 280X for 195 with 12 month warranty, buy from their online shop.


  • #6
    flynnlives
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 739 ✭✭✭flynnlives


    cheers for the info guys!


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