upgrading graphics card

skellattarr · Apr 18, 2011, 12:54 AM

would upgrading my graphics card make much of a difference in game performance with what hardware i got rite now?

Evolved · Apr 18, 2011, 12:59 AM

Yes, it sure would!

I would recommend upgrading to a Sapphire 6870 1GB.
Or if you want Nividia, get the EVGA GTX 560 Ti 1GB.

Both cards are CHEAP and offer GREAT performance.
And both will make you quite futureproof for another 3 years or more!

If you want to spend even less, but still get the performance increase you want,
look into the HD6770 from AMD. Those are great too!

skellattarr · Apr 18, 2011, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evolved

Yes, it sure would!

I would recommend upgrading to a Sapphire 6870 1GB.
Or if you want Nividia, get the EVGA GTX 560 Ti 1GB.

Both cards are CHEAP and offer GREAT performance.
And both will make you quite futureproof for another 3 years or more!

If you want to spend even less, but still get the performance increase you want,
look into the HD6770 from AMD. Those are great too!

I'm going to stick with nvidia because my mobo is nvidia.

Funtoss · Apr 18, 2011, 01:19 AM

Yes, get the GTX 560 Ti 1GB, its a lot better than the GTX 285 that you have

even a gtx 460 would be great! but 560 is better

it will boost your performance by a lot!
happy gaming ^___^

MT Alex · Apr 18, 2011, 03:44 AM

And, for heaven's sake, throw an overclock on that 940. It will make a big difference feeding a new graphics card. Mine clocks very well.

20mmrain · Apr 18, 2011, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MT Alex

And, for heaven's sake, throw an overclock on that 940. It will make a big difference feeding a new graphics card. Mine clocks very well.

Agreed on the overclock.... BTW way looking for a new card I am selling a GTX 580 if your interested

But yeah man your system is not that old nor would it have a problem handling a better video cars. Any of the New Gen from 6850 and up and GTX 560 and up would be worth an upgrade.

gpost3 · Apr 18, 2011, 04:17 AM

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would upgrading my graphics card make much of a difference in game performance with what hardware i got rite now?

Depends on what you mean by "difference". Are you not happy with the gaming performance you get with your current graphic card? Wisdom here is to upgrade your graphic card when you are unhappy with its performance not when a new thing comes out.. My personal answer in your situation is a sound NO since the 285 gtx is quite modern and will play any game you throw at it.

crazyeyesreaper · Apr 18, 2011, 04:23 AM

okay ppl saying its awesomely better then a 285 wake the fuck up a GTX 460 out of box is only around GTX 275 performance in DX9 and DX10 with DX11 yea awesome new features but even lower performance, so lets do this right

Minimum GTX 560 Ti to see a good boost in DX9 and DX10 and to get good DX11 performance.

20mmrain · Apr 18, 2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gpost3

Depends on what you mean by "difference". Are you not happy with the gaming performance you get with your current graphic card? Wisdom here is to upgrade your graphic card when you are unhappy with its performance not when a new thing comes out.. My personal answer in your situation is a sound NO since the 285 gtx is quite modern and will play any game you throw at it.

It also depends on the definition of "Will play any game you throw at it" Will it play most games at full specs on DX10? Yes Will it play all games on DX9 at full specs? Yes....Will it play any game in DX11 No!

The GTX 285 is and was a great card... but when you can beat it by a good bit with a card that uses less power/ Costs less than that one did when new/ and will do all the modern features... I ask why not go for it especially if he is looking for a new card.

But if DX11 and the new features don't really appeal to you. As well as the power issue and the heat issue....and doesn't mind that he can't play all the games with AA and AF all the way up (Which is not bad necessarily)..... than I say your right he is good with what he has.

random · Apr 18, 2011, 04:29 AM

List of upgrades if you wanna see a substantial boost in performance

NVIDIA 470/480 570/580
ATI 5870 6870 6950/70

hat · Apr 18, 2011, 04:52 AM

Without dropping lots of money on something that's gonna really show more performance, a 560Ti at best will be a smaller, cooler, less power hungry card than that 285. Maybe it will have a bit of a noticeable difference, maybe not. I'm not moving away from my 260 for a long time. I only bought my friend's 5870 cause he offered it for very cheap, but it turned out to be bad. If the RMA falls through, then I'll just hang on to my 260.

skellattarr · Apr 18, 2011, 05:26 AM

thanks all for all your help for rite now im going to hang on to my 285 and save my penny's and get the upgrade when i can afford it. it will take a long time my credit cards are all taped out.

gpost3 · Apr 18, 2011, 07:36 AM

Quote:

thanks all for all your help for rite now im going to hang on to my 285 and save my penny's and get the upgrade when i can afford it. it will take a long time my credit cards are all taped out.

Don't worry about upgrading that card it is a very good and capable card. Maybe get Arctic Accelero for it so you can quite it down a bit but that's all. I'm running 240 GT on Arctic Accelero and no plans to upgrade. But then again I don't fancy Crysis at 1080p with AA Maxed out.

Lionheart · Apr 18, 2011, 07:43 AM

I strongly vote for the GTX 560Ti as well, I read they overclock really well and can match a GTX 570. Here's a listing of some of the GTX 560Ti models, ignore the prices if you don't live in Aussie land

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?...cPath=193_1193

claylomax · Apr 18, 2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by skellattarr

thanks all for all your help for rite now im going to hang on to my 285 and save my penny's and get the upgrade when i can afford it. it will take a long time my credit cards are all taped out.

This; I was gonna say, hang on to your GTX 285, especially if it's not a BFG; that was the reason I sold mine. Wait for the next generation.

shellofinsanity · Apr 20, 2011, 07:49 PM

yea hold onto it, i had a GTX 275 that went belly up but if it hadn't id be very happy with it still today, very strong cards and no reason to replace them just yet

skellattarr · Apr 21, 2011, 04:56 AM

i just found another 285 gtx for 120 bucks the guy said he will sell it to me next month if he still has it. is it worth getting and go sli or should i just save and get a 560ti in aboute six months

Spectrum · Apr 21, 2011, 06:22 AM

well if you only want to play dx9 and 10 games, get the extra 285. however if you play dx11 games like bfbc2, then get a 560 in a couple months time.

bostonbuddy · Apr 21, 2011, 08:25 AM

get a 590

skellattarr · Apr 21, 2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonbuddy

get a 590

i will never have the money for a 590 im poor.

Apr 18, 2011, 12:54 AM	#1
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Apr 18, 2011, 12:59 AM	#2
Evolved Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 331 (0.39/day) Thanks: 164 Thanked 38 Times in 33 Posts System Specs	Yes, it sure would! I would recommend upgrading to a Sapphire 6870 1GB. Or if you want Nividia, get the EVGA GTX 560 Ti 1GB. Both cards are CHEAP and offer GREAT performance. And both will make you quite futureproof for another 3 years or more! If you want to spend even less, but still get the performance increase you want, look into the HD6770 from AMD. Those are great too!

Apr 18, 2011, 01:19 AM	#4
Funtoss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 555 (0.68/day) Thanks: 278 Thanked 62 Times in 53 Posts System Specs	Yes, get the GTX 560 Ti 1GB, its a lot better than the GTX 285 that you have even a gtx 460 would be great! but 560 is better it will boost your performance by a lot! happy gaming ^___^

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Apr 18, 2011, 05:26 AM	#12
skellattarr Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: midway city ca Posts: 500 (0.28/day) Thanks: 32 Thanked 68 Times in 53 Posts System Specs	thanks all for all your help for rite now im going to hang on to my 285 and save my penny's and get the upgrade when i can afford it. it will take a long time my credit cards are all taped out.

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Apr 20, 2011, 07:49 PM	#16
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Apr 21, 2011, 04:56 AM	#17
skellattarr Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: midway city ca Posts: 500 (0.28/day) Thanks: 32 Thanked 68 Times in 53 Posts System Specs	i just found another 285 gtx for 120 bucks the guy said he will sell it to me next month if he still has it. is it worth getting and go sli or should i just save and get a 560ti in aboute six months

Apr 21, 2011, 06:22 AM	#18
Spectrum Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 164 (0.20/day) Thanks: 22 Thanked 49 Times in 45 Posts	well if you only want to play dx9 and 10 games, get the extra 285. however if you play dx11 games like bfbc2, then get a 560 in a couple months time. __________________ "the current P5 membership are represented by some of the victorious powers of World War II, along with France, for some reason," - Extract from Wikipedia on the UN security council

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