Finding an upgrade for the AMD Radeon HD 7750

[HarrytheGamer]

I'm looking to upgrade my GPU from my AMD Radeon HD 7750. I considered that i would get the MSI Nvidia GTX 760.

This is my current PC specs:
CPU - Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330 CPU @ 3.00GHz

GPU - Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7750 2GB OC

RAM - 4GB

Right now, im playing games like Dying Light, Battlefield 4, CS:GO and in the future would like to play GTA 5.

What graphics card that is worthed to upgrade my current GPU?

 

[HarrytheGamer]

Whats your budget and country

I currently live in Singapore and my budget is about S$350 - S$400

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

Ok, then you might want to get another stick of 4GB RAM first, make sure its the same brand and model of your other stick of RAM, that would be around ~$70, so you have $330 left, so you will be able to get a GTX 760 for around that price, make sure your power supply is at least a 450w and has two 6 pin PCI-E connectors

In my opinion (after getting said 4GB stick, that's quite important) he should instead go for the R9 280X, or the 4GB version of the GTX 760. The sweetspot would be getting the GTX 970 plus the RAM stick, see if you can shed a little more (go for the GTX 780 if you want to save a bit more).

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

Ok, then you might want to get another stick of 4GB RAM first, make sure its the same brand and model of your other stick of RAM, that would be around ~$70, so you have $330 left, so you will be able to get a GTX 760 for around that price, make sure your power supply is at least a 450w and has two 6 pin PCI-E connectors

In my opinion (after getting said 4GB stick, that's quite important) he should instead go for the R9 280X, or the 4GB version of the GTX 760. The sweetspot would be getting the GTX 970 plus the RAM stick, see if you can shed a little more (go for the GTX 780 if you want to save a bit more).

This isnt USD, this SD-Singaporean Dollar and I cant find anything better than the GTX 760 for that pricepoint

Ok then. I'm just stating that if you're going to get the GTX 760 why not the GTX 960 instead, it's not that MUCH more expensive and yields quite a bit more. I really don't know, probably the GTX 760 will be all the OP needs, as it's still a very capable card.

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

The GTX 960 is quite a bit closer to the GTX 770 if I'm not mistaken actually.

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

Hmm... Thats strange on another benchmark they had similar performance, well, you learn something new everyday

One of the things that caused controversy about it was the fact that it doesn't surpass the GTX 770 performance, like its brothers 970 and 980 (it's not on par).

Now that I see........... what? Nevermind everything I said, get an R9 280X, I confused this thread with another.

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

Ur right though GTX 960 is better than the 760, Im just confused now

Me too xD...... well, my last point still remains.

To the OP: My suggestion would be getting another 4GB stick (same brand and model preferably) and an R9 280X (period).

 

[HarrytheGamer]

Hmm... Thats strange on another benchmark they had similar performance, well, you learn something new everyday

One of the things that caused controversy about it was the fact that it doesn't surpass the GTX 770 performance, like its brothers 970 and 980 (it's not on par).

Now that I see........... what? Nevermind everything I said, get an R9 280X, I confused this thread with another.

Problem is, i kinda have trust issues in AMD graphics card such as overheating. So i was thinking about getting a NVIDIA graphics card. Should i get the R9 280X?

 

[HarrytheGamer]

Ok, then you might want to get another stick of 4GB RAM first, make sure its the same brand and model of your other stick of RAM, that would be around ~$70, so you have $330 left, so you will be able to get a GTX 760 for around that price, make sure your power supply is at least a 450w and has two 6 pin PCI-E connectors

About the Power supply, i do have a 500w power supply.

EDIT: About the "Best Solution" i accidentaly clicked it zz

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

Hmm... Thats strange on another benchmark they had similar performance, well, you learn something new everyday

One of the things that caused controversy about it was the fact that it doesn't surpass the GTX 770 performance, like its brothers 970 and 980 (it's not on par).

Now that I see........... what? Nevermind everything I said, get an R9 280X, I confused this thread with another.

Problem is, i kinda have trust issues in AMD graphics card such as overheating. So i was thinking about getting a NVIDIA graphics card. Should i get the R9 280X?

The MSI R9 280X takes care of the heat problem, though I'd like to know which PSU you have, like which model. I'd also suggest an upgrade to that, depending on your answer.

Edit: You can pick another "Correct Answer" when you feel your problem was solved.

 

[HarrytheGamer]

Hmm... Thats strange on another benchmark they had similar performance, well, you learn something new everyday

One of the things that caused controversy about it was the fact that it doesn't surpass the GTX 770 performance, like its brothers 970 and 980 (it's not on par).

Now that I see........... what? Nevermind everything I said, get an R9 280X, I confused this thread with another.

Problem is, i kinda have trust issues in AMD graphics card such as overheating. So i was thinking about getting a NVIDIA graphics card. Should i get the R9 280X?

The MSI R9 280X takes care of the heat problem, though I'd like to know which PSU you have, like which model. I'd also suggest an upgrade to that, depending on your answer.

Edit: You can pick another "Correct Answer" when you feel your problem was solved.

I currently have this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

Hmm... Thats strange on another benchmark they had similar performance, well, you learn something new everyday

One of the things that caused controversy about it was the fact that it doesn't surpass the GTX 770 performance, like its brothers 970 and 980 (it's not on par).

Now that I see........... what? Nevermind everything I said, get an R9 280X, I confused this thread with another.

Problem is, i kinda have trust issues in AMD graphics card such as overheating. So i was thinking about getting a NVIDIA graphics card. Should i get the R9 280X?

The MSI R9 280X takes care of the heat problem, though I'd like to know which PSU you have, like which model. I'd also suggest an upgrade to that, depending on your answer.

Edit: You can pick another "Correct Answer" when you feel your problem was solved.

I currently have this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

Yes, you do need an upgrade 😛. That PSU series uses bad quality capacitors. This is a very good option, though it costs quite a bit: http://www.amazon.com/XFX-650W-SERIES-WIRED-BRONZE/dp/B0045L5LGI

 

[HarrytheGamer]

Hmm... Thats strange on another benchmark they had similar performance, well, you learn something new everyday

One of the things that caused controversy about it was the fact that it doesn't surpass the GTX 770 performance, like its brothers 970 and 980 (it's not on par).

Now that I see........... what? Nevermind everything I said, get an R9 280X, I confused this thread with another.

Problem is, i kinda have trust issues in AMD graphics card such as overheating. So i was thinking about getting a NVIDIA graphics card. Should i get the R9 280X?

The MSI R9 280X takes care of the heat problem, though I'd like to know which PSU you have, like which model. I'd also suggest an upgrade to that, depending on your answer.

Edit: You can pick another "Correct Answer" when you feel your problem was solved.

I currently have this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

Yes, you do need an upgrade 😛. That PSU series uses bad quality capacitors. This is a very good option, though it costs quite a bit: http://www.amazon.com/XFX-650W-SERIES-WIRED-BRONZE/dp/B0045L5LGI

Hmmmm, i will consider about buying that later. What will happen if i just buy the R9 280X and install it in my PC?

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

Hmm... Thats strange on another benchmark they had similar performance, well, you learn something new everyday

One of the things that caused controversy about it was the fact that it doesn't surpass the GTX 770 performance, like its brothers 970 and 980 (it's not on par).

Now that I see........... what? Nevermind everything I said, get an R9 280X, I confused this thread with another.

Problem is, i kinda have trust issues in AMD graphics card such as overheating. So i was thinking about getting a NVIDIA graphics card. Should i get the R9 280X?

The MSI R9 280X takes care of the heat problem, though I'd like to know which PSU you have, like which model. I'd also suggest an upgrade to that, depending on your answer.

Edit: You can pick another "Correct Answer" when you feel your problem was solved.

I currently have this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

Yes, you do need an upgrade 😛. That PSU series uses bad quality capacitors. This is a very good option, though it costs quite a bit: http://www.amazon.com/XFX-650W-SERIES-WIRED-BRONZE/dp/B0045L5LGI

Hmmmm, i will consider about buying that later. What will happen if i just buy the R9 280X and install it in my PC?

Probably nothing, and it'll work out fine. Just don't mess with overclocks and try to get the new PSU as fast as possible.

 

[HarrytheGamer]

Hmm... Thats strange on another benchmark they had similar performance, well, you learn something new everyday

One of the things that caused controversy about it was the fact that it doesn't surpass the GTX 770 performance, like its brothers 970 and 980 (it's not on par).

Now that I see........... what? Nevermind everything I said, get an R9 280X, I confused this thread with another.

Problem is, i kinda have trust issues in AMD graphics card such as overheating. So i was thinking about getting a NVIDIA graphics card. Should i get the R9 280X?

The MSI R9 280X takes care of the heat problem, though I'd like to know which PSU you have, like which model. I'd also suggest an upgrade to that, depending on your answer.

Edit: You can pick another "Correct Answer" when you feel your problem was solved.

I currently have this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

Yes, you do need an upgrade 😛. That PSU series uses bad quality capacitors. This is a very good option, though it costs quite a bit: http://www.amazon.com/XFX-650W-SERIES-WIRED-BRONZE/dp/B0045L5LGI

Hmmmm, i will consider about buying that later. What will happen if i just buy the R9 280X and install it in my PC?

Probably nothing, and it'll work out fine. Just don't mess with overclocks and try to get the new PSU as fast as possible.

Ok thanks! Which R9 280X brand should i get? MSI? ASUS?

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

Hmm... Thats strange on another benchmark they had similar performance, well, you learn something new everyday

One of the things that caused controversy about it was the fact that it doesn't surpass the GTX 770 performance, like its brothers 970 and 980 (it's not on par).

Now that I see........... what? Nevermind everything I said, get an R9 280X, I confused this thread with another.

Problem is, i kinda have trust issues in AMD graphics card such as overheating. So i was thinking about getting a NVIDIA graphics card. Should i get the R9 280X?

The MSI R9 280X takes care of the heat problem, though I'd like to know which PSU you have, like which model. I'd also suggest an upgrade to that, depending on your answer.

Edit: You can pick another "Correct Answer" when you feel your problem was solved.

I currently have this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

Yes, you do need an upgrade 😛. That PSU series uses bad quality capacitors. This is a very good option, though it costs quite a bit: http://www.amazon.com/XFX-650W-SERIES-WIRED-BRONZE/dp/B0045L5LGI

Hmmmm, i will consider about buying that later. What will happen if i just buy the R9 280X and install it in my PC?

Probably nothing, and it'll work out fine. Just don't mess with overclocks and try to get the new PSU as fast as possible.

Ok thanks! Which R9 280X brand should i get? MSI? ASUS?

I'd suggest MSI, as I've had good experiences with their cards (good cooling, ocerclocks and performance in general), but I'd say the Asus one is equally good so get either the cheaper or the ones that looks better to you.

 

[HarrytheGamer]

Ur right though GTX 960 is better than the 760, Im just confused now

Me too xD...... well, my last point still remains.

To the OP: My suggestion would be getting another 4GB stick (same brand and model preferably) and an R9 280X (period).

Hmm... Thats strange on another benchmark they had similar performance, well, you learn something new everyday

One of the things that caused controversy about it was the fact that it doesn't surpass the GTX 770 performance, like its brothers 970 and 980 (it's not on par).

Now that I see........... what? Nevermind everything I said, get an R9 280X, I confused this thread with another.

Problem is, i kinda have trust issues in AMD graphics card such as overheating. So i was thinking about getting a NVIDIA graphics card. Should i get the R9 280X?

The MSI R9 280X takes care of the heat problem, though I'd like to know which PSU you have, like which model. I'd also suggest an upgrade to that, depending on your answer.

Edit: You can pick another "Correct Answer" when you feel your problem was solved.

I currently have this PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

Yes, you do need an upgrade 😛. That PSU series uses bad quality capacitors. This is a very good option, though it costs quite a bit: http://www.amazon.com/XFX-650W-SERIES-WIRED-BRONZE/dp/B0045L5LGI

Hmmmm, i will consider about buying that later. What will happen if i just buy the R9 280X and install it in my PC?

Probably nothing, and it'll work out fine. Just don't mess with overclocks and try to get the new PSU as fast as possible.

Ok thanks! Which R9 280X brand should i get? MSI? ASUS?

I'd suggest MSI, as I've had good experiences with their cards (good cooling, ocerclocks and performance in general), but I'd say the Asus one is equally good so get either the cheaper or the ones that looks better to you.

Alright then, im gonna get the MSI version of R9 280X. AMD You better not fail me this time
Thanks for taking your time to help me! 😀

 

[JP7PlaysMC]

No problem man! Hope I sufficiently answered your doubts, if not, be sure to ask more as I'll gladly help if I can/know.

Cheers, you'll sure be happy, it's a wonderful card!