Graphic card upgrade

EnzoS · 24 May 2016

You can see my specs down below and so as said in the title, what do you think the best option would be?

Take in consideration that I mostly use my pc to play games like Dota 2 and csgo and other random steam games but the important fact is that I am eventually looking to play Overwatch and the new Battlefield which I think it would be too much for my gtx580 (overclocked 15%)

Budget 300€ (~334$) max. 330-340 (~372$). Im searching to play such kind of games fluently but obviously not expecting to get a crazy amount of fps.

Mellon Head · 24 May 2016

You might be able to find a GTX 970 in your price range. That would be a good all around card for you, as it's a solid performer.

AddRAM · 24 May 2016

Wait for the GTX 1070, it`s supposed to be about $379 / $399 and will be out soon.

GeForce GTX 1070 Graphics Card | GeForce

and the 970 is also a fine choice

Your motherboard is old, but it should still run fine, you have one of the best cpu`s ever made, don`t ever get rid of it :)

All the 970`s are well within your price range, this is just for example.

EVGA - Products - Graphics - GeForce 900 Series Family - GTX 970

You`d have to look at the European site for prices over there.

essenbe · 25 May 2016

Estimates have it that there will be some GTX 1070 cards put out by vendors starting around 314 Euros Including VAT ($411 US). But the Founders Edition will come out at around 394 Euros ($516 US). Those estimates are from a UK Review site. You are probably in a better position to check pricing in the EU than we are.

EnzoS · 25 May 2016

Oh well, these are some really good options. I didnt expect such cards for that price (lazy me not checking prices myself).

Ill take these 2 modells in consideration. And as AddRam kinda mentioned, my Motherboard would do fine? And Would I need extra cooling for a 970 or the new 1070? I have now 1 cooler master 2000 rpm and one generic with around 1400 I think, with those my pc nevers gets real hot unless playing very demanding games

AddRAM · 25 May 2016

Add as many case fans as possible.

The reference card will blow the heat right out the back of the case, that`s what I have, and they are great.

The other designs have fans that blow the heat from the card right into the case, so you need really good airflow.

I got away from these types of cards just for that reason, I don`t want hot air coming through my radiator when I`m gaming.

They do blow hot air out the back of the case too, but not as efficiently as a blower style reference card, in my opinion. :)

Mellon Head · 25 May 2016

That sure is a nice case, Brian.

<drool>

RoasterMen · 25 May 2016

If you are ready to sacrifice few more dollars, get the GTX 1070. Just don't get the Founder's Edition.

AddRAM · 25 May 2016

I mentioned that in my first reply.

ThrashZone · 26 May 2016

Hi,
Founders edition is a reference card I believe and EVGA has some pretty good ones that I've noticed or at least my 980 hybrid is working really well :)