Looking for new gpu

[Johnson_18]

So christmas is coming and i'm hoping to get a new gpu. Current specs are

i5 4460 3.2 GHz
Kingston ssd now kc300
2×500 gb hdd
8gb ram ddr3
Asus b85 mg

I know mobo is old and maybe cannot support newer gen gpus, if that is the case should i change mobo too?

Mostly play overwatch and csgo and other fps.

 

[TheOnePhoenix]

I suggest the GTX 1050 ti. That's what I am currently using. What PCI express x16 is it? 2 or 3. If 2 then upgrade your motherboard.

 

[Chugalug_]

Nah, the RX 470, 480 or 1060 even is a better choice.
OP what is your budget?
PCIE 2.0/3.0 won't matter regardless, an x8 slot doesn't even bottleneck a 1080.

 

[TheOnePhoenix]

Depends on the budget, like me I'm on a very tight budget so I got the 1050 ti

 

[jwcrellin]

Now that the Nvidia gtx 1070 is under $380, its the hands down performance per dollar winner.

 

[TheOnePhoenix]

If going for a higher end GPU you might need to consider upgrading your PSU as well

 

[Chugalug_]

@TheOnephoenix, I get that you're happy with your card, but it's not necessarily the best choice for others, wait to hear their situation and most importantly before making a straight recommendation. 😉

 

[TheOnePhoenix]

Ok, sorry if I'm a bit annoying at times 😛

 

[Johnson_18]

Hmm after checking with my friends for awhile they recommended i take the gtx 1060 and also upgrade my psu to a corsair cx 550M. My budget is 400 usd. You guys have any recommendations for other psu?

 

[Chugalug_]

They're right, it must be a bad unit. 😛
I recommend this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card ($289.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $334.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-04 05:53 EST-0500

 

[Johnson_18]

Ok thank you! I'll wait on till maybe a week or so before dropping the cash on either psu. But i'm gonna get gtx 1060 anyways

 

[Chugalug_]

If you can save, get this: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($384.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $429.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-04 07:38 EST-0500