Best GPU for AMD Phenom II X6 1055T

Dustox

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Currently I have AMD Phenom II X6 1055T CPU with ATI Radeon HD6790 GPU and 450watt PSU. I'm thinking to upgrade my GPU because my current GPU can't pick up with newest games anymore. What's the best choice? I'm considering to buy R7 370, but my friend told me it'll cause bottleneck with my current CPU. Thanks!
 

Dustox

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well after rummaging some websites and forums, I think r7 370 and gtx 950 really have same power, but i'm afraid it'll cause bottleneck because my phenom is not overclocked yet, and I have zero experience in overclocking. should I go overclock my phenom (2.8ghz -> 3.2 - 3.3 ghz) and pick r7 370 / gtx 950, or stay with my setup and pick a little lower-power gtx 750 ti?
 

maxalge

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go with the 950

even at stock your cpu should be able to handle it in most games


I dont recommend you overclock anything on a 450w power supply

 

Dustox

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I can also upgrade my PSU. Currently I have about ~$230 for budget, and maybe I'll allocate some of it for PSU if really needed. If not, maybe I'll just go for gtx 950, and keep the extra. What do you think? Thanks for all the advice btw :)