AMD GPU UPGRADE. Any idea's for a suitable GPU under $400?

[jimbob08]

Hi guys, would like some help choosing a new compatible GPU.

Currently running:
Motherboard - ASUS A88XM-A FM2
CPU - AMD A6-5400K black edition
GPU - ASUS AMD R7 260X 2GB
RAM - Kingston 8GB (2×4GB) 1600Mhz DDR3 FURY RED

UPGRADE:
CPU - AMD Athlon X4 860K black edition
GPU - ?

Any thoughts? Would like to try and keep the GPU under $400 if possible.

 

[Gam3r01]

The best you can manage on that 860k would be a 380.

 

[jimbob08]

R9 380?

 

[Gam3r01]

Yes, the R9 380.

 

[jimbob08]

What about the 380X?

 

[Gam3r01]

I wouldnt bother spending the extra for the 380x, your processor is already going to start limiting you, and the 380x will run into that.

 

[jimbob08]

What about Ram? 8 enough or no?

 

[Gam3r01]

8GB is enough for gaming.

 

[jimbob08]

How about the older cards, like the 285x 3Gb or the 270x 4Gb. Don't want to fork out for a 380 if one of the older versions is still as good. No what i mean

 

[Gam3r01]

The 380 is better than both, and it is worth spending for the new hardware. (The 380 is the replacement to the 285, and a step ahead of the 270x)

 

[jimbob08]

Cheers. Thanks for the advice, might wait till there on sale again.