Upgrade from GTX460 768MB

bpgt64 · Dec 21, 2012, 08:40 PM

My wife's rockin' a GTX 460, debating buying her a 7850 2GB or 660 ti for an upgrade. Cpu is a 2500k. Debating which GPU to go with. Thoughts? I have direct access to Frys, and Microcenter. I am not worried about AMD vs Nvidia, I hate them equally.

Jack1n · Dec 21, 2012, 08:54 PM

HIS H787F2G2M Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-b... - This 7870 is cheaper than some 7850,amazing value.

3870x2 · Dec 21, 2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack1n

HIS H787F2G2M Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-b... - This 7870 is cheaper than some 7850,amazing value.

I agree. You need to start with atleast the 7870 for a decent upgrade.

Crap Daddy · Dec 21, 2012, 09:48 PM

7850 and the 660Ti are not quite in the same league regarding performance... and price.
So, if you think of spending between 250 and 300 then look at the 660Ti or HD7950.
7950 has the upper hand regarding overclocking potential and 3GB VRAM, 660Ti is better at stock in some AAA games.

DarkOCean · Dec 21, 2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack1n

HIS H787F2G2M Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-b... - This 7870 is cheaper than some 7850,amazing value.

+1 on that.

Pehla · Dec 22, 2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bpgt64

I am not worried about AMD vs Nvidia, I hate them equally.

mwahaha... same here!! they just puling our money out of pocket!!

brandonwh64 · Dec 22, 2012, 12:57 PM

That 7870 looks good

JrRacinFan · Dec 22, 2012, 02:39 PM

Look no less than a 7950, anything less than that will leave you disappointed. Have you given a thought to OC the 460 if you haven't done so yet? They can hit gtx560 clocks with ease.

THE_EGG · Dec 22, 2012, 02:44 PM

I'd choose the 7870 if I were you. But if you can stretch your budget, I'd go for a 7950.

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