Is upgrading to a 960 4GB from a 1050 2GB worth it?

[corvo_1]

Title says it all, not sure how much I'd benefit from the new card

 

[ThatVietGuy]

That's not really an upgrade at all.

Stick with the GTX 960.

 

[corvo_1]

That's not really an upgrade at all.

Stick with the GTX 960.

You misread what I said, I have the 1050 and Im considering getting a 960.

 

[renz496]

the performance increase will be small. 960 is about equal to 1050 Ti version. if you want more noticeable performance increase go at least to 1060.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

That's not really an upgrade at all.

Stick with the GTX 960.

You misread what I said, I have the 1050 and Im considering getting a 960.

Derp.

I'll agree with renz - stick with what you have - it's not much of an upgrade still.

 

[corvo_1]

the performance increase will be small. 960 is about equal to 1050 Ti version. if you want more noticeable performance increase go at least to 1060.

What about a R9 290 4gb instead?

 

[velocityg4]

The GTX 960 4GB is a little slower than a GTX 1050 Ti 4GB. While a mild upgrade over a GTX 1050 2GB. I could not see it being worth the cost.

The real advantage is the extra VRAM allowing for higher settings.

I suppose if you want to go through the risk and hassle of buying a used one off eBay. Then selling the GTX 1050. You'd be looking at a near even swap. Minus selling fees. I just can't see it being worth the risk. Although buying isn't a big risk. If someone scams you on your sale. You are SOL as eBay/Paypal almost always side with the buyer.

 

[renz496]

the performance increase will be small. 960 is about equal to 1050 Ti version. if you want more noticeable performance increase go at least to 1060.

What about a R9 290 4gb instead?

that's should be good. performance wise 290 is about on par with GTX970/1060 3GB.