is the gtx 960 a good upgrade from the r7 265?

[legendarybloodfang]

I'm thinking of upgrading my gpu so I can play games (especially fallout 4) with better fps, but Idon't know what gpu to buy. My budget is about $200.

my pc specs:
fx 6300 3.5ghz (not overclocked)
sapphire r7 265 (not oc)
8gb ram
xfx 550w psu

edit: will any gpu work with any mobo? Or is it restricted to one brand (nvidia vs amd)?

 

[spentshells]

It's a decent step up, worth it if you can get rid of the 265. If you live in the USA, I'd say save until you can afford the 970. The 80 dollars is well worth it, you make it a few years before you feel compelled to upgrade again.

 

[Frankenstein002]

If u r buying now then get a r9 380, its stronger than 960, offers 4gb vram and available at 210 usd. 960 also offers 4gb vram but is weaker and will stretch ur budget to 240 usd or so. U can check for reviews of these two gpus here at tom's.

if u can wait, then get a gtx 970 by increasing ur budget...
gud luck building...
dnt 4get 2 select d bst ans...

 

[legendarybloodfang]

It's a decent step up, worth it if you can get rid of the 265. If you live in the USA, I'd say save until you can afford the 970. The 80 dollars is well worth it, you make it a few years before you feel compelled to upgrade again.

will the gtx 960 cause my cpu to bottle neck or vice versa? And what's a good brand for the 960? evga? msi? asus?

 

[renz496]

All three are good

 

[spentshells]

It's a decent step up, worth it if you can get rid of the 265. If you live in the USA, I'd say save until you can afford the 970. The 80 dollars is well worth it, you make it a few years before you feel compelled to upgrade again.

will the gtx 960 cause my cpu to bottle neck or vice versa? And what's a good brand for the 960? evga? msi? asus?

No there will not be a bottleneck with the 960 providing you overclock the your cpu, after further review of your setup a 960 is about as far as I can recommend for an upgrade.