What should I upgrade to?

[wdcook]

I have two Geforce 610's right now in my pc and I can't seem to run any games out of low settings.

Current specs are :AMD 8310 8-core processor @ 3.40 ghz
8gb of Ram
Gigabyte 970A-DS3P Motherboard
2x Geforce 610 graphics cards

I forget the PSU but with the cards needing upgraded I'm sure that is going to have to be upgraded too. I'm really just looking to run the new blizzard game Heroes of the Storm well, I also run a triple monitor setup. So any information on what would be a good upgrade for 2 cards and a PSU to go along with it would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[DonkeyOatie]

How much do you want to spend?

 

[wdcook]

$300-400 possibly more if really needed. I want to try and get the two gpus and the psu with that. I would like to be able to run some of the newer games at least with decent quality. Thanks again!

 

[coozie7]

How are you using/will use those monitors?
A fairly quick upgrade would be a GTX760 as main card, (running two displays) and keeping one of the 610s aboard to run the third monitor as an extended desktop but if you want to game across all three displays you'll want to look at something more expensive.

 

[madmatt30]

If you're actually gaming across all 3 monitors you'll be better off performance/price with a single r9 290/290x or gtx 970.
What are your 3 monitor input options though as connections from a single card would be the biggest problem if these don't have at least a dvi-d input.

 

[wdcook]

I'm only gaming on the one primary monitor while using another for steaming movies. I have two monitors going through the standard DVI ports and a tv hooked up through an hdmi to DVI adapter so I could easily go back to the straight HDMI.
I would definetely be willing to just do the one gpu upgrade since I only game on the one. I could even hook the other monitor and tv up to one of the geforce 610's if that's thought to be a good idea to put no extra strain on the new card while gaming for best performance.

 

[madmatt30]

A 970 will power 2 desktop displays & a third gaming screen easily - its probably going to be limited a little by your CPU but will do the job absolutely fine mate.
Just look for one with the correct connections - most have 2 or 3 dp connectors (dp to dvi-d/HDMI cables) are cheap & easily obtainable though)

 

[wdcook]

I was hoping to find a psu too with the $300-400 budget. Do you think if I go this route I should keep a 610 onboard to run the two non gaming monitors?

 

[madmatt30]

If your PSU is 'decent' it will run a 970 mate
& no keeping a 610 will barely benefit you in any way at all IMO.

What is your current PSU - pull the side panel & have a looksie ;-)

 

[DonkeyOatie]

For the top of your budget ($400), you will be able to get a GTX 970 and a PSU (500 - 650W).

 

[wdcook]

My psu is an Ultra brand but for the life of me I couldn't find a model number without ripping the psu out of the case. The only thing I saw was this label "SN02101356" and Google results came up with nothing.
You guys have got me excited about this upgrade. After work I'm going to make the hour drive to tiger direct to see if I can pick this stuff up tonight. Again thank you everyone for your help, much appreciated!

 

[wdcook]

I just noticed the 970 is a 3.0 slot and my mobo is a 2.0 or am I looking at something wrong? (Been out of the pc world for awhile now)

 

[madmatt30]

That doesn't matter mate - they're compatible .
I wouldn't use tiger direct though mate - they have limited stock & models & inflated prices.

PSU $55 using the promo code if you purchasetoday
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-151-095&FM=1

Zotac gtx970 (cheapest & smallest model) $329.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500362&cm_re=gtx_970-_-14-500-362-_-Product

& if you buy the above be sure to add the free game code

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800995228

 

[DonkeyOatie]

I live in Florida and the 'stock' prices for TigerDirect are more than I want to pay. Open box or refurbish has worked well for me. You probably bought the Ultra from them. They are cheaply made and flashily packaged; a bad combination.

 

[wdcook]

I found out my power supply was decent size at 650w so I drove to tiger direct last night and bought the GTX 970. $369 with tax and the cable I needed for the second DVI hook up. Probably a little more than if I bought it over the internet but I got it, hooked it up, cranked all my graphics to max settings on Heroes of the storm and proceeded to play with friends for the next 8 hours over skype so it was completely worth it. Again, thanks so much everyone for all your help!

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Great news. Glad to see that it was 'plug-and-play'