upgrading graphics card

[MrStixx1972]

Hi guys
Not sure where to post this but I want to upgrade my graphics card this Xmas. I have a radon hd6770 just now but want something a good bit better. I know I will need a new psu too and most likely more fans. Would appreciate any input, thanks

Here is what I have just now

Case Processor (CPU) Motherboard Memory (RAM) Graphics Card Memory - 1st Hard Disk 1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive Memory Card Reader Power Supply Processor Cooling Sound Card Network Facilities USB Options Modem Operating System Office Software Anti-Virus Warranty Delivery Build Time Product Description COOLERMASTER ELITE 310 BLUE CASE AMD BULLDOZER QUAD CORE FX-4100 (3.60GHz/6MB CACHE/AM3) ASUS® M5A87: AM3+ PLATFORM, DUAL DDR3, SATA 6.0GB/s, USB 3.0 4GB SAMSUNG DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 2GB) 1GB AMD RADEON™ HD6770 - DVI,HDMI,VGA - DX® 11 500GB SEAGATE Barracuda SATA-III 6Gb/s HDD, 32MB Cache (7200rpm) 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT 450W Quiet 80 PLUS Dual Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan (£29) STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER ONBOARD 8 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD) 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs 6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS)

 

[keynes]

What is your budget for the gpu? You could go with a GTX 660 ti.

 

[tom_gr7]

depending on your budget and how much you want to spend.

You could,
- Get a 650w PSU - I'd probably get from PCS so ya covered by their warranty.
- Probably a 660TI or maybe a 670 OR a 7950/70.
- You could also change ya case? food for thought...

 

[MadMan]

You could get a 7870 and not need to upgrade the psu.

 

[MrStixx1972]

Thanks for the repsonse guys, yeah i should have added the budget lol. Probably have about £200 - £250 pounds for everything that i need.

I should also point out that i have 12gb of ram now instead of the original 4 gb if that makes any difference.

Thanks again

 

[MrStixx1972]

ooo had a look at the card online, looks like the one for me. In that case, id be tempted to bump the budget a bit more to get the other things i need

 

[MrStixx1972]

Hi guys. I have another question about the card you advised me on. I was just wondering what the difference is between the 660 and the 660 Ti. Is the 660 as good performance wise with just less outputs or is Ti a lot better?

many thanks in advance

 

[keynes]

Hi guys. I have another question about the card you advised me on. I was just wondering what the difference is between the 660 and the 660 Ti. Is the 660 as good performance wise with just less outputs or is Ti a lot better?

many thanks in advance

The GTX 660 ti will perform better, I'd suggest looking at benchmarks for the games you are planning to play.