New graphics card for CSGO

[Toddyonline]

Hiya, I'm looking to get a new graphics card. The only newish games I'm likely to play are Civilization and CSGO.

I only play CSGO at 1280x1024 with the lowest graphics settings and will never go above this. I play civ at native resolution (1920x1080).

I can't remember exactly what my psu spec is but I know it's at least 650w modular (bequiet brand).

Other components:
2x 4gb Kingston hyperX
ASUS p8p67 pro Rev 3.1
i5-2500k 3.3 ghz

Ideally I'd like to spend no more than £100, the cheaper the better! Also I'm in the UK and would prefer to use overclockers (or eBuyer). cheers

 

[LukaBoki]

This card will be more than enough for your needs

 

[Darkbreeze]

What card are you currently using? Your BeQuiet PSU is probably fine for almost any single card up to say an R9 290x or GTX 780TI so it's certainly fine for what you might need. R9 270 or GTX 760 would give you a little more horsepower in case you DO decide to play something a bit more demanding.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Actually, that R7 260x recommended by Lukaboki is probably a good choice.

 

[Toddyonline]

Yeah I was looking at that card, but wasn't sure what amd cards were like nowadays. Haven't used one since I had an ati Radeon 9700 years ago haha. I'm guessing the drivers/software is totally stable?

 

[Coolboy951]

honestly the 260x is a little expansive, i would get the 7950 if i were you beecause its a great card and when it overclocks it competes with GTX780

 

[Coolboy951]

the 7950 can be found for 110$ for a used or new ones(ebay and amazon) while the 260x can be found for 160$ (ebay and amzaon)

 

[LukaBoki]

If you prefer nVidia,then go for this,it'll also be enough for CS GO and Civilization

 

[Coolboy951]

why would he get a 750 for 90$ when he can get a 7950 that out forms the 750 and it is only 20-30 dollars more?

 

[LukaBoki]

Yea,I found that sorta cards.
Nevertheless,a 750 is going to be enough for his needs.

 

[Coolboy951]

even though it is why not spend an extra 20$ to get a better one that lasts longer and run games GREAT

 

[Darkbreeze]

why would he get a 750 for 90$ when he can get a 7950 that out forms the 750 and it is only 20-30 dollars more?

Because 20-30 dollars more exceeds his requested budget and is overkill for what he wants to do.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yeah I was looking at that card, but wasn't sure what amd cards were like nowadays. Haven't used one since I had an ati Radeon 9700 years ago haha. I'm guessing the drivers/software is totally stable?

There is no card, or software, that is "totally stable", when you factor in other considerations. To the extent that it can be, the latest NVidia and AMD drivers for the GTX and R7 or R9 series cards, are pretty stable so long as you don't install them in an extremely old system with limited BIOS support.

 

[LukaBoki]

why would he get a 750 for 90$ when he can get a 7950 that out forms the 750 and it is only 20-30 dollars more?

Because 20-30 dollars more exceeds his requested budget and is overkill for what he wants to do.

Pretty much,yeah.

 

[Coolboy951]

His budget is 127.62 $ and 7950s are 110-120$ and they come with 3 year warrantys

 

[LukaBoki]

Even though the OP has money for a 7950,a god damn GTX 650 would be enough for him.

 

[Coolboy951]

alright bro

 

[LukaBoki]

I'm not trying to be rude,just saying that a weaker and cheaper card than a HD7950 will be enough for CS GO and Civilization.

 

[Coolboy951]

understandable lol

 

[Darkbreeze]

Easy Luka, easy. Spank the rookie, don't kill him.


OP. Here are two further choices that suit your criteria as well if you want to be right at the edges of it so to speak.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card (£99.99 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 18:42 GMT+0000



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card (£107.12 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £107.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 18:45 GMT+0000

 

[Toddyonline]

Is there much of a difference between the R7 260x and the 750 Ti? Other than the marginal price difference. I currently use a GTX 560 Ti but I'm pretty sure it's on its last legs

 

[LukaBoki]

That card will do untill you save enough money for a stronger GPU.The 2500K could handle a GTX 970,which is by far the best card you can get for the money.
Getting a GTX 750 Ti/R7 260X will practically be a waste of money,because all three cards give about the same performance.

 

[Coolboy951]

260x is a waste of money

 

[Darkbreeze]

honestly the 260x is a little expansive, i would get the 7950 if i were you beecause its a great card and when it overclocks it competes with GTX780

Been trying to figure out how that card could cover a wide area or scope and finally realized you meant "expensive", not "expansive". Heh.

 

[Coolboy951]

my bad i was at school and i was trying to type fast