- Nov 13, 2012
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Hi there,
I am considering upgrading my video card from a Radeon 5850 1GB@#@# I'm finding the sheer volume of data out there a little overwhelming, particularly sorting through system requirements, what spec's are relevant, etc@#@# My @#@#@#plete spec's are below, but the TLDR version is I have an older Antec Sonata case with a 500watt PSU@#@# I am not interested or able at this time to upgrade the PSU as well as a video card so that is a firm limitation for me@#@# My current 5850 BARELY fits into the case, so size of the card is another consideration for me@#@#
My current card still plays most stuff on reasonably good levels, my favourite games right now are Skyrim, the total war series, and the DCS flight sims@#@# I would like Skyrim in particular to be nicer and smoother@#@#
Right now, in my budget of $250 Cad@#@# I see that my top choices seem to be a 7870, or GTX 660@#@# I am NOT interested in overclocking my video card at all@#@# I am not opposed to a "factory" oc'd but I don't have the knowledge, or desire to do it myself@#@#
So, I'd like some re@#@#@#mendations and advice@#@# Is a 660 or 7870 going to be a worthwhile bang for my buck in terms of improvements over a 5850?
Thanks
System Specifications:
I** Processor/CPU:
I5-2500k 8 gb RAM
II** Current Graphics Card:
AMD 5850 1gb
III** Display Resolution:
2 monitors - 1 @ 1920x1080 2nd at 1600x1050
IV** Power Supply Unit Specification (Brand, Wattage, Ampage, Age)** If possible, please provide a link to a website containing the power supply specifications:
PSU came with the antec case - earthwatts 500w PSU
V** Case Specifications(N/A, Model, Length, Low Profile, Cooling, HTPC, Water, Silent):
Antec Sonata III
Purchase Details:
I** Budget? Please be sure to include currency (If not USD), retailer preferences & specify whether rebates are a viable option**
Around $250 Canadian
II** Any particular preferences (Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapphire, EVGA, etc], Cooling Solutions)?
Have had both brands in the past, no real preference
III** Do you plan to have any Multi-GPU solutions such as Crossfire or SLI?
No
IV** Have you previously looked at a product(s) which you feel would fit your needs?
Looked at the 660, 660ti, 7950
V** What are your needs for this GPU? Which games(If any)do you intend to play? If you have this information at hand, what are the desired detail levels?
Games played: Skyrim, Total war series, Civ V, Call of Duty
VI** Do you plan on overclocking the card you intend to purchase?
Not at all
Additional Notes
I am considering upgrading my video card from a Radeon 5850 1GB@#@# I'm finding the sheer volume of data out there a little overwhelming, particularly sorting through system requirements, what spec's are relevant, etc@#@# My @#@#@#plete spec's are below, but the TLDR version is I have an older Antec Sonata case with a 500watt PSU@#@# I am not interested or able at this time to upgrade the PSU as well as a video card so that is a firm limitation for me@#@# My current 5850 BARELY fits into the case, so size of the card is another consideration for me@#@#
My current card still plays most stuff on reasonably good levels, my favourite games right now are Skyrim, the total war series, and the DCS flight sims@#@# I would like Skyrim in particular to be nicer and smoother@#@#
Right now, in my budget of $250 Cad@#@# I see that my top choices seem to be a 7870, or GTX 660@#@# I am NOT interested in overclocking my video card at all@#@# I am not opposed to a "factory" oc'd but I don't have the knowledge, or desire to do it myself@#@#
So, I'd like some re@#@#@#mendations and advice@#@# Is a 660 or 7870 going to be a worthwhile bang for my buck in terms of improvements over a 5850?
Thanks
System Specifications:
I** Processor/CPU:
I5-2500k 8 gb RAM
II** Current Graphics Card:
AMD 5850 1gb
III** Display Resolution:
2 monitors - 1 @ 1920x1080 2nd at 1600x1050
IV** Power Supply Unit Specification (Brand, Wattage, Ampage, Age)** If possible, please provide a link to a website containing the power supply specifications:
PSU came with the antec case - earthwatts 500w PSU
V** Case Specifications(N/A, Model, Length, Low Profile, Cooling, HTPC, Water, Silent):
Antec Sonata III
Purchase Details:
I** Budget? Please be sure to include currency (If not USD), retailer preferences & specify whether rebates are a viable option**
Around $250 Canadian
II** Any particular preferences (Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapphire, EVGA, etc], Cooling Solutions)?
Have had both brands in the past, no real preference
III** Do you plan to have any Multi-GPU solutions such as Crossfire or SLI?
No
IV** Have you previously looked at a product(s) which you feel would fit your needs?
Looked at the 660, 660ti, 7950
V** What are your needs for this GPU? Which games(If any)do you intend to play? If you have this information at hand, what are the desired detail levels?
Games played: Skyrim, Total war series, Civ V, Call of Duty
VI** Do you plan on overclocking the card you intend to purchase?
Not at all
Additional Notes