Hello all
I have recently picked up SWTOR and it would appear my current video card (GTX 260) does not handle the game so well. Other specs of the machine are as follows:
gigabyte ud3r
i7 930
12gb ddr3 ram
intel 80gb ssd
900w psu
I am playing at 1920x1200 resolution
I want to upgrade and tried out a GTX 550ti but really didn't see any noticeable improvements.
I am looking for something in the $150-250 range.
From some research and referencing these sites:
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-4.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/star-wars-gaming-tests-review,3087.html
Is the bench-marking during beta reliable? Why weren't the 6870/560ti tested?
I have come to the conclusion that the HD 6870 is probably the best bang for your buck GPU in this range:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521
The 2GB version is only $20 more (I am no expert, but it seems like it would be worth it?):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150563
Now I have always leaned towards NVIDIA, so for $40 more ontop of the 2GB HD 6870, at this point would it just be worth it to get the GTX 560TI:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604
Open to any recs/advice.
Thanks
-Scott
I have recently picked up SWTOR and it would appear my current video card (GTX 260) does not handle the game so well. Other specs of the machine are as follows:
gigabyte ud3r
i7 930
12gb ddr3 ram
intel 80gb ssd
900w psu
I am playing at 1920x1200 resolution
I want to upgrade and tried out a GTX 550ti but really didn't see any noticeable improvements.
I am looking for something in the $150-250 range.
From some research and referencing these sites:
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-4.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/star-wars-gaming-tests-review,3087.html
Is the bench-marking during beta reliable? Why weren't the 6870/560ti tested?
I have come to the conclusion that the HD 6870 is probably the best bang for your buck GPU in this range:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521
The 2GB version is only $20 more (I am no expert, but it seems like it would be worth it?):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150563
Now I have always leaned towards NVIDIA, so for $40 more ontop of the 2GB HD 6870, at this point would it just be worth it to get the GTX 560TI:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604
Open to any recs/advice.
Thanks
-Scott