7870 or 750 ti

[Rminum]

So I have a budget of 230 and I'm trying to pick a graphics card for my computer I also need a new quad core fm2 processor and a new case. I'm thinking the Athlon x4 860k, so that would leave me with about 170-180 for the case and graphics card. I'm not sure weather to go for the 7870 or the gtx 750 ti. After looking at game debate I'm confident in the 7870 but not entirely sure it's the best choice. I have seen a manufactured refurb gtx 960 for 120, but I'm still not sure on what to get. I will be looking for gaming. And as I'm not a "hardcore" gamer but like to play current titles such as advanced warfare and FIFA 15 (which has a 4 core minimum, and is the main reason I'm upgrading my cpu as it stutters without those extra cores) so I'd be able to play happily at 720p but Obviously 1080p wouldn't hurt haha what would you guys suggest?

current build
AMD A6-6400k (overclocked 4.3 ghz)
Asus a88xm-a
4gb Kingston ram
320gb HDD
And the cheapest case I could find and its an absolute piece of crap that needs replacing. Very bad error in judgement haha.

Also would it be worth my time to overclock the 860k? For gaming and all purpose performance?

 

[4745454b]

The 7870 (270x) is the stronger card. But it will use more power and you didn't list your PSU. With all the old/lower end parts you listed I'm not sure you can run it.

 

[Rminum]

I checked and I can run it and a 960 gtx too I think I do have a crappy PSU and will upgrade that too but that won't be included in the price. It's 500w and bundled with the case

 

[4745454b]

I wouldn't run a 7870 off a "500W" PSU that came with a case. 750TI maybe, but not a 7870/960.

 

[iam2thecrowe]

if its a "500w" unit that came with the case, it is probably more like 250w continuous output with poor output on the 12v rails. Can you be more specific about what case make/model it is?

 

[Rminum]

I can't really specify tbh but I priced up the parts and I can also afford an EVGA 500w Bronze 80+ PSU

 

[4745454b]

That sounds like a good one. Should be able to handle a stock system with most GPUs. I'd try to get one that stays around 200-250W. Due to your APU I'm not sure I'd even get the GTX960. 750TI or 260X/270 should be ok.