Need recommendation on upgrading video card from GTX 960

[peterng]

Hi There,

I have the ABS Stalker X ALI012 with the following specs:
- Chipset Intel Z97
- Intel Core-i7-4790K (4.0 GHz)
- 16 GB DDR3 2 TB HDD
- Nvidia GTX 960 2 GB (Not the 4GB)

The CPU is overclocked and I've never ran into any overheat problem. I do have some budget ~350$ so can you please suggest which graphic card should I upgrade?

I play games, but never at max/high for GTA V or Hunter Monster World. I have to set everything to Low, otherwise the FPS drops significantly and unplayable at med/high.

Thank you.

 

[Jwpanz]

Your budget it set to nab an RTX 2060. You could also buy a used GTX 1080 or 1070ti for that price or lower.

 

[ahmadhijazi0]

I have a 3770k and went from a GTX 960 to a 1070 Ti (MSI Twin Frozr). I OCed it slightly (+500 on memory & +150 on the core) and it now performs like a 1080 while temps never exceeding 70C. Great improvement in PUBG (1440p ultra), GTA V (1440p ultra), Rocket League (4k ultra), CSGO (4k ultra), and other titles.

 

[peterng]

Your budget it set to nab an RTX 2060. You could also buy a used GTX 1080 or 1070ti for that price or lower.

Thanks, so out of those 3, what is your top pick? i could spend a little more just to get the new 1080 or 1070ti if it's recommended (up to 400$).

 

[ahmadhijazi0]

I would only get a 1080 or 1070 Ti if I could buy them cheaper than a RTX2060. If more expensive, go with a RTX 2060. I got my 1070 Ti for $280 used.

 

[peterng]

I would only get a 1080 or 1070 Ti if I could buy them cheaper than a RTX2060. If more expensive, go with a RTX 2060. I got my 1070 Ti for $280 used.

Thank you, your solution is what im looking for. Since i'm not really familiar with picking any 2060 out there, can you please let me know which one of these are better: (or any other link to the product should help as well), really appreciate it
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 DirectX 12 RTX 2060 VENTUS 6G OC 6GB 192-Bit GDDR6 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 XC BLACK GAMING, 6GB GDDR6, HDB Fan Graphics Card 06G-P4-2061-KR

 

[ahmadhijazi0]

Performance is going to be the same and they both offer 3 year warranty. This comes down to personal preference. I prefer double fans over one and I like having more display ports over DVI. MSI has 1 hdmi, 3 dp while EVGA has 1 hdmi, 1 dp, and 1 DVI.