Best GPU for Intel Core 2 Q9550?

[dec0ded]

I am looking to upgrade my GPU on my current PC and am having a hard time trying to figure out the best option.

My current build is:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
Asus P5N-D
8GB Ram
XFX Radeon HD 7770 Black Edition S Super Overclocked
CiT ATX 12v Model: 450UB

Was looking at the GTX 750ti as a option. Anyone who can help me choice the best option?

 

[greens]

You could maybe pull off a GTX 960 but honestly i wouldn't go beyond that.

 

[InvalidError]

The HD7770 is pretty much the most I would bother putting in a Core2. You can try tossing a 750Ti in there but you may not get the performance boost you are expecting due to the CPU bottleneck.

 

[dec0ded]

If I was to consider overclocking the Q9550 would that create any sort of room for improvement in graphic cards?

 

[greens]

If I was to consider overclocking the Q9550 would that create any sort of room for improvement in graphic cards?

Probably not.

Honestly the tech is old.
The cheapest of cheap modern CPUs smokes it.
Just look at the comparison to a G3258
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Pentium-G3258-vs-Intel-Core2-Quad-Q9550

The tech is old, you could always buy a good GPU and keep it for a rebuild if you don't get the performance you're looking for.

 

[RobCrezz]

Yeah overclocking will help. A 750 ti or a 950 would be good options.

 

[dec0ded]

Think I will choice the 750ti, thanks for your help guys.

 

[InvalidError]

Just cross your fingers that your CIT power supply does not blow everything up - that's a junk-quality brand. I'd upgrade that to something worth carrying over in a future upgrade/rebuild before throwing money at other new parts.

Here's a PSU list for inspiration of what brands/models to look for and which ones to avoid.
www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[dec0ded]

Thanks for the advice dude, I will be definitely getting a new PSU soon, most likely before I get the GPU.

 

[Asher2099]

I have a q9550 with a 750ti and there is zero bottle neck on the gpu in non cpu intensive games. It hovers at 99% gpu in all but GTA V and thats because the game is heavy cpu bound. It hovers around 85%-90% in that game

At the price you can get a 750ti now its a worthy upgrade for the q9550

 

[dec0ded]

Thank you for your help. New PSU and 750ti it is.

 

[damoses1]

I am looking to upgrade my GPU on my current PC and am having a hard time trying to figure out the best option.

My current build is:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
Asus P5N-D
8GB Ram
XFX Radeon HD 7770 Black Edition S Super Overclocked
CiT ATX 12v Model: 450UB

Was looking at the GTX 750ti as a option. Anyone who can help me choice the best option?

I overclocked my q9550 to 3.8ghz and recently installed a 2060 super. This pc is now 13 years old, and I’m still able to game on it in 1080p. In passmark I’m scoring 10,400 for gpu performance, but I should be seeing around 15,000 so I’m thinking the cpu is bottlenecking the gpu. However, in userbenchmark I’m scoring 78% for gpu 3d performance which is pretty much one of the fastest scores for that gpu. I only have 4gb of ram running windows 10. I have an additional 4gb of ram on the way (for $8) so I’ll see if that helps anything.