Current: i7-930, GTX 465 GPU - Best GPU upgrade for under $150 AUD - New/Second hand

[SchuPuff]

Howdy folks!

I am currently running an old machine that I want to eventually replace.. But, as money is always an issue, I really only want to spend about $150 AUD for now on a new GPU that I might pick up on ebay.

I would like to be able to play Fallout 4 smoothly, don't really care too much about ultra settings.

Could you please help and advise as to a short term GPU fix to play the likes of F4 or the new Doom smoothly.

Specs are:
i7-930
Nvidia Gefore Gtx 465
8 GB ram.
700 Watt PSU

If you require anymore information, please ask.

Thanks in advance

 

[maxalge]

Howdy folks!

I am currently running an old machine that I want to eventually replace.. But, as money is always an issue, I really only want to spend about $150 AUD for now on a new GPU that I might pick up on ebay.

I would like to be able to play Fallout 4 smoothly, don't really care too much about ultra settings.

Could you please help and advise as to a short term GPU fix to play the likes of F4 or the new Doom smoothly.

Specs are:
i7-930
Nvidia Gefore Gtx 465
8 GB ram.
700 Watt PSU

If you require anymore information, please ask.

Thanks in advance

should be looking at a gtx 950



you might need to overclock the cpu

 

[Epicness937]

a gtx 960 is your best bet
also what is the exact psu?

 

[SchuPuff]

a gtx 960 is your best bet
also what is the exact psu?

I have a Thermal Take litepower 700 watt PSU in my setup.

I was able to find some more money and was looking at an upgrade to an MSI 970. Would this be wise and would it work in my system?
I was advised to also look at an AMD RX 480.... but unsure.

Thanks for any help

 

[JUICEhunter]

I would consider 1060 if you can wait (aka not pay $300+ for founders edition @ launch but get a AIB GPU with better performance for less $). AIB 480's are also in the nearer future which may save you some money but at the cost of some performance.

I would either get the cheapest AIB 1060 (possibly $260) when available or an AIB 4gb 480 (possibly $250 for 8gb model/$220 4gb).

I heard NVidia is going to release a 3gb 1060 with 128 less cuda cores to compete with the 4gb 480 lower price, if true it will probably loose it's lead in performance (down to a tie) but will be able to match it's price.

 

[Epicness937]

I would consider 1060 if you can wait (aka not pay $300+ for founders edition @ launch but get a AIB GPU with better performance for less $). AIB 480's are also in the nearer future which may save you some money but at the cost of some performance.

I would either get the cheapest AIB 1060 (possibly $260) when available or an AIB 4gb 480 (possibly $250 for 8gb model/$220 4gb).

I heard NVidia is going to release a 3gb 1060 with 128 less cuda cores to compete with the 4gb 480 lower price, if true it will probably loose it's lead in performance (down to a tie) but will be able to match it's price.

depends on if you plan on upgrading the cpu later as anything faster than a 970 at 1080p wont benefit you

 

[JUICEhunter]

If an i5 6400 (passmark score 6535) can only be slightly behind faster processors with a gtx 1080 than an i7 930 (passmark score 5218) can certainly enjoy a 1060.

http://www.pcgamer.com/the-broadwell-e-review/3/