GPU Help Required!

[Shikodun]

In light of my huge problem with my R7 260x (that I think is a driver issue, but we'll see), I'm interested if anyone has any suggestions on what I can install on my PC.

My specs:

Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
AMD FX-4350 19 °C
Vishera 32nm Technology
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 668MHz (9-9-9-24)
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. M5A97 LE R2.0 (Socket 942) 29 °C
HL269DPB (1920x1080@60Hz)
HD RADEON 6450 1 GB DDR3
931GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 ATA Device (SATA) 34 °C
1863GB Seagate Desktop USB Device (USB (SATA))
DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH24NS95 ATA Device
Realtek High Definition Audio

My case does not seem very big, I think this is my case:

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3863499

I was thinking of this one

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_1200_557_559&item_id=053246

But it seems to be too big?

I don't know, I've got quite a few cables in and around my case, and my MOBO is only about 9ish inches, I'm not sure how that big GTX660 would work, being 10+ inches, any recommendations?

Want something equal or better than the R7 260x (since in my previous threads that was the one I wanted...because it was cheapest and seemed good). I'm looking anywhere under $200 to be honest, the lower the better.

Any ideas?

Looking for something good (that will fit) and won't have problems (like the R7 260x)

Great if anyone could provide me links to the GPU's too. I live in Canada, and I use Tigerdirect.ca and Canada Computers alot as they have stores nearby

http://www.tigerdirect.ca

http://www.canadacomputers.com

To be honest, I keep seeing a step up of each GPU to be anywhere of $5-20 and I'm not sure is that dollar extra worth the performance? Games like TERA (where apparently Radeons suck), Deus Ex, that new Lara Croft Tomb Raider game, and something good for future investment...(so I don't need to constantly shelve out $200 every year)

 

[Hello man]

That "few bucks" is worth the upgrade if it was a 660 to a 660TI.

 

[scout_03]

the case specs tell it could handle a 320 mm gpu and the card is 259mm http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model_Specification.aspx?id=C_00001998 same as your and cheaper http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-geforce-gtx-660-oc-04-76367-1114.htm with canadien price

 

[Shikodun]

the case specs tell it could handle a 320 mm gpu and the card is 259mm http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model_Specification.aspx?id=C_00001998 same as your and cheaper http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-geforce-gtx-660-oc-04-76367-1114.htm with canadien price

im worried about the cables touching the GPU etc and stuff, i've got a modular one but it seems like ive still got quite a bunch.

i actually have that ASUS one that you linked for 199.99 at canada computers + tax then a $20 MIB

funny i never knew of NCIX lol, i was hoping for the EVGA version as it seems smaller

what about r9 270? i have had a HUGE issue with the drivers (black screen/bsod/no load PC/crashing) with the r7 260x...so....

 

[Shikodun]

That "few bucks" is worth the upgrade if it was a 660 to a 660TI.

any place around me i can pick it up? delivery seems tooe xpensive to pay unless deliver + cost < cost to go pick it up here. i dont see any TI's around here sadly

 

[Hello man]

the case specs tell it could handle a 320 mm gpu and the card is 259mm http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model_Specification.aspx?id=C_00001998 same as your and cheaper http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-geforce-gtx-660-oc-04-76367-1114.htm with canadien price

im worried about the cables touching the GPU etc and stuff, i've got a modular one but it seems like ive still got quite a bunch.

i actually have that ASUS one that you linked for 199.99 at canada computers + tax then a $20 MIB

funny i never knew of NCIX lol, i was hoping for the EVGA version as it seems smaller

what about r9 270? i have had a HUGE issue with the drivers (black screen/bsod/no load PC/crashing) with the r7 260x...so....

The cables are not an issue, provided that the actual power carrying metal part is covered, which it should be, unless you cut the wire casing off for some incomprehensible reason. Just don't let them get in the fan. Use cable ties. Most of us have cases that size category (mid), besides the full and super tower people. I made a PSU cover out of acrylic plastic, which works fine with the right tools and skill.

 

[Shikodun]

what about this?

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_1200_557_559&item_id=060321

 

[Shikodun]

the case specs tell it could handle a 320 mm gpu and the card is 259mm http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/products-model_Specification.aspx?id=C_00001998 same as your and cheaper http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-geforce-gtx-660-oc-04-76367-1114.htm with canadien price

im worried about the cables touching the GPU etc and stuff, i've got a modular one but it seems like ive still got quite a bunch.

i actually have that ASUS one that you linked for 199.99 at canada computers + tax then a $20 MIB

funny i never knew of NCIX lol, i was hoping for the EVGA version as it seems smaller

what about r9 270? i have had a HUGE issue with the drivers (black screen/bsod/no load PC/crashing) with the r7 260x...so....

The cables are not an issue, provided that the actual power carrying metal part is covered, which it should be, unless you cut the wire casing off for some incomprehensible reason. Just don't let them get in the fan. Use cable ties. Most of us have cases that size category (mid), besides the full and super tower people. I made a PSU cover out of acrylic plastic, which works fine with the right tools and skill.

what do u mean the carrying metal part? i guess i can tie the cables to the drives area? just wondering is the gtx 660 worth the $200 + tax less $20 MIB, or should i get a 650 ti

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_1200_557_559&item_id=060321

which seems so much cheaper...or a r9 270...or a hd 7850...here...

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3488656&CatId=7387

im a bit worired about AMD drivers (with the R7 260x)

 

[Hello man]

That "few bucks" is worth the upgrade if it was a 660 to a 660TI.

any place around me i can pick it up? delivery seems tooe xpensive to pay unless deliver + cost < cost to go pick it up here. i dont see any TI's around here sadly

I meant the actual metal part of the wires, I.E. if you were to cut the casing of and leave just the metal out. http://www.hwcompare.com/13789/geforce-gtx-650-ti-2gb-vs-geforce-gtx-660/ A link to a comparison of the 650TI and 660. There is a clear winner. The 660. Just to keep this in perspective, I, an active system builder/mild modder use a GTX460 768MB, which I still play TribesAscend, War Thunder, and Goat Simulator on, at ULTRA settings, meaning everything maxed out. I get no lag.

EDIT: Instead, I buy stupid things, like a $320 water cooler. I still use a Raidmax Serian, MSI 970A-G46 (an absolute piece of crap motherboard-never buy one), and an 8800 GTS as a dedicated PHYSX processor. I don't even own an SSD, besides in my MacBook Pro Retina 13in. The lesson there is buy to future-proof, Spend the cash for the better piece of equipment, like my Swiftech H20 320 Edge HD cooler, which will last me five years at least. So get the better card, and don't end up spending $1100 on a PC that ends up being worth $800.

 

[scout_03]

i found a gtx750 ti oc cheaper http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-geforce-gtx-750-ti-33-94339.htm and on the link press check stock that will tell you all the ncix store and depot there could be one around your place .

 

[Shikodun]

That "few bucks" is worth the upgrade if it was a 660 to a 660TI.

any place around me i can pick it up? delivery seems tooe xpensive to pay unless deliver + cost < cost to go pick it up here. i dont see any TI's around here sadly

I meant the actual metal part of the wires, I.E. if you were to cut the casing of and leave just the metal out. http://www.hwcompare.com/13789/geforce-gtx-650-ti-2gb-vs-geforce-gtx-660/ A link to a comparison of the 650TI and 660. There is a clear winner. The 660. Just to keep this in perspective, I, an active system builder/mild modder use a GTX460 768MB, which I still play TribesAscend, War Thunder, and Goat Simulator on, at ULTRA settings, meaning everything maxed out. I get no lag.

EDIT: Instead, I buy stupid things, like a $320 water cooler. I still use a Raidmax Serian, MSI 970A-G46 (an absolute piece of crap motherboard-never buy one), and an 8800 GTS as a dedicated PHYSX processor. I don't even own an SSD, besides in my MacBook Pro Retina 13in. The lesson there is buy to future-proof, Spend the cash for the better piece of equipment, like my Swiftech H20 320 Edge HD cooler, which will last me five years at least. So get the better card, and don't end up spending $1100 on a PC that ends up being worth $800.

then gtx 660? but its a bit big?

 

[Shikodun]

That "few bucks" is worth the upgrade if it was a 660 to a 660TI.

any place around me i can pick it up? delivery seems tooe xpensive to pay unless deliver + cost < cost to go pick it up here. i dont see any TI's around here sadly

I meant the actual metal part of the wires, I.E. if you were to cut the casing of and leave just the metal out. http://www.hwcompare.com/13789/geforce-gtx-650-ti-2gb-vs-geforce-gtx-660/ A link to a comparison of the 650TI and 660. There is a clear winner. The 660. Just to keep this in perspective, I, an active system builder/mild modder use a GTX460 768MB, which I still play TribesAscend, War Thunder, and Goat Simulator on, at ULTRA settings, meaning everything maxed out. I get no lag.

EDIT: Instead, I buy stupid things, like a $320 water cooler. I still use a Raidmax Serian, MSI 970A-G46 (an absolute piece of crap motherboard-never buy one), and an 8800 GTS as a dedicated PHYSX processor. I don't even own an SSD, besides in my MacBook Pro Retina 13in. The lesson there is buy to future-proof, Spend the cash for the better piece of equipment, like my Swiftech H20 320 Edge HD cooler, which will last me five years at least. So get the better card, and don't end up spending $1100 on a PC that ends up being worth $800.

i found a gtx750 ti oc cheaper http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-geforce-gtx-750-ti-33-94339.htm and on the link press check stock that will tell you all the ncix store and depot there could be one around your place .

found but should i get better now or wait for improvements? also will i need to upgrade my bios? its a m5a97 le r2.0 the driver date is 12/12/2012...dont know how to do that...o.o

 

[scout_03]

you dont need to upgrade the bios if system work the only thing you need is to get a new gpu if you need it but dont forget to remove the old gpu driver before putting the new one in . i am also from .ca

 

[Shikodun]

you dont need to upgrade the bios if system work the only thing you need is to get a new gpu if you need it but dont forget to remove the old gpu driver before putting the new one in . i am also from .ca

how about this into consideration?

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_1200_557_559&item_id=067843

 

[scout_03]

same card from asus http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-geforce-gtx-760-directcu-de-85679-1114.htm i would go myself for it because of the direct cu and it have 2 cooling fans the last choice is your but before check the reviews on card maker on the net .

 

[Shikodun]

same card from asus http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-geforce-gtx-760-directcu-de-85679-1114.htm i would go myself for it because of the direct cu and it have 2 cooling fans the last choice is your but before check the reviews on card maker on the net .

cost & size are my biggest issue, because i'm not sure if i'll notice a big performance diff between both persay

 

[scout_03]

then go with the one that will fulfill your need .

 

[Shikodun]

then go with the one that will fulfill your need .

kinda lookin for one that won't have huge BSOD/black screen errors like I did with the R7260x, unless that is a driver specific issue...i mean a BIOs issue sorry