Upgrading video advice

[JesseBurson]

Well its that time again, my Radeon 6670HD has finally become obsolete when trying to play games such as The Evil Within, Ryse:Son of Rome...I can't even play World of Tanks on low quality anymore without hiccups. So heres my dilemma: I have been out of the circle on video cards for a bit now and am clueless as to what direction to take. I can do probably 130-150 bucks. Heres my specs:

Operating System
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
CPU
AMD FX-6300 40 °C
Vishera 32nm Technology
RAM
16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 667MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX (CPUSocket) 35 °C
Graphics
VS248 (1920x1080@60Hz)
1024MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 6670 (Sapphire/PCPartner) 37 °C
Storage
698GB Western Digital WDC WD7500AARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device (SATA) 34 °C
74GB Western Digital WDC WD800JD-75MSA3 ATA Device (SATA) 37 °C
Optical Drives
DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GH15L ATA Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

I really like the looks of the card here:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487028

Would it be suitable for this system, or would you guys recommend something else? Thanks in advance!!!!!

 

[geofelt]

GTX750ti is a fine card and a worthy upgrade.
That particular card has a factory overclock and needs a 6 pin pcie power connector.
If your psu has a 6 pin connector, or is a decent unit in the 400w range you should be good.

 

[JesseBurson]

I have a 600 watt coolermaster PSU with multiple pin type connecters. 6 and 8 pin for cards i believe. But would it run war thunder on high settings?

 

[JesseBurson]

Oh this is the monitor that I have- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236153

 

[geofelt]

I have no experience with war thunder.
I do not know if it is cpu limited or graphics limited.

To help clarify your CPU/GPU options, run these two tests:

a) Run your games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.

b) Limit your cpu, either by reducing the OC, or, in windows power management, limit the maximum cpu% to something like 70%.
Go to control panel/power options/change plan settings/change advanced power settings/processor power management/maximum processor state/
This will simulate what a lack of cpu power will do.
Conversely what a 30% improvement in core speed might do.

You could also experiment with removing one core in the bios. You can also do this in the windows start configuration.
This will tell you how sensitive your games are to the benefits of many cores.

If your FPS drops significantly, it is an indicator that your cpu is the limiting factor, and a cpu upgrade is in order.

It is possible that both tests are positive, indicating that you have a well balanced system, and both cpu and gpu need to be upgraded to get better gaming FPS.