Graphics card upgrade?

[Ratchet91X]

I am currently running a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (yes i know its a bit outdated). Would CompUSA.com | 02G-P3-1559-KR | EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti (Fermi) 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 be a descent first upgrade or just a waste of a few dollars? Any input is much appreciated.

 

[RainMotorsports]

Would be a waste best of my recollection. Id pop for the non ti 660 at around 230. Its a hair better than my 570 im serious.

 

[CarpTarts]

660TI, 670 or a used 580 man.

I can get 580s up here for 230ish used.

 

[Rycelow]

What's your budget? If you're gonna spend money on an upgrade, better to get something a bit newer that you'll get plenty of use out of before you need to upgrade again.

For $100 more you could get CompUSA.com | HD7850-DC2-2GD5-V2 | ASUS AMD Radeon HD 7850 Video Card

 

[Bob369963]

Check out NewEgg pricing. It's a great company and they do have some great daily deals. This one is not bad for a little bit more than what you were originally going to spend.

Newegg.com - EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2653-KR GeForce GTX 650 2GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

 

[2Tartu]

You can't really run lag-free before 570s and its best to go for the 6xx series

 

[Ratchet91X]

Nice find on newegg Bob, and appreciate all of the input from everyone. Thanks!

 

[Smoke782]

I recently picked up a geforce gtx 560ti for about $170. Its actually not a bad card, i havnt had any lag so far which is good and it def has a great display. I ran outta money thats why i couldnt go with the 6xx series lol :/

 

[RainMotorsports]

I recently picked up a geforce gtx 560ti for about $170. Its actually not a bad card, i havnt had any lag so far which is good and it def has a great display. I ran outta money thats why i couldnt go with the 6xx series lol :/

2Tartu just doesn't know how to lower settings This game actually looks pretty good in 1080P on low all it really needs is some AA. But I love my Ultra like anyone else.

 

[HeatSurge]

My input: Fuck ATI . I also think 560TI is amazing "value" especially if you can find it for $170:

GeForce GTX 560 Ti review - Introduction

 

[Smoke782]

Well i tried to start playin bf3 with a geforce 9500 lmao the gun wouldnt even shoot, so i went to best buy and it was on clearance so i couldnt really beat it.

 

[RainMotorsports]

Well i tried to start playin bf3 with a geforce 9500 lmao the gun wouldnt even shoot, so i went to best buy and it was on clearance so i couldnt really beat it.

LOL I killed a 9800 GT that was slated to get me through my first week or so before i could get my gpu before the game even came out. I was using it for folding and it died in the line of duty. My laptops 9800M GS (think of a desktop 9600 GT at much lower clocks) overclocked to match a 9600 GT can barely do 15 fps at 720P on low.