Which one is a better GPU upgrade option?

[Giorgio93]

Hy guys! So i traded my old athlon for an i5 3450, and a Z75 mb. Now i wanna make a gpu upgrade, cause right now i m using the integrated chipset in the i5. A local dealer has the following GPU's for a really good price (Romania):

Nvidia GTX 760 TI OEM, brand new for 160$
Gigabyte Nvidia GTX 760 OC Windforce 3x, used for 165$

Which card is better? I know that the GTX 760 TI is a rebranded GTX 670 witch is faster than the GTX 760, but the GTX 760 is a newer chipset, and it has more features. What should be a better option, and also, would this 2GB of VRAM be enough for 1080p gaming? My budget is around 180$.

 

[Dylzan]

The 760 Ti would still be the better option as there's not much difference from the 600 to 700 series in terms of features, plus it is cheaper, new and more powerful. Have a look at AMD GPUs though because for $180 you could probably get an R9 280/280X which is better in basically every aspect.

 

[davidarad02]

there is not GTX 760 TI.
can you link us to your shopping website and your budget in your currency so we can recommend something?

 

[Dylzan]

there is not GTX 760 TI.
can you link us to your shopping website and your budget in your currency so we can recommend something?

Like OP has said, it's an OEM part and is a rebranded GTX 670 - http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-760ti-oem/specifications

 

[davidarad02]

there is not GTX 760 TI.
can you link us to your shopping website and your budget in your currency so we can recommend something?

Like OP has said, it's an OEM part and is a rebranded GTX 670 - http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-760ti-oem/specifications

ok in that case, I agree with @Dylzan, the r9 280 is not that much more expensive, but much better.

 

[Giorgio93]

Here in Romania a new R9 280x cost about 350$ . The lowest price i found is 260$ for a new R9 280 non X.

 

[davidarad02]

can you please link us your store's website, and your budget in your currency?

 

[Dylzan]

In that case just go for the 760 Ti, though make sure you have a decent 550w PSU or more.

 

[Giorgio93]

In that case just go for the 760 Ti, though make sure you have a decent 550w PSU or more.

My PSU has 650W and 540W in 12V rail. Hope that s enough for that

 

[Dylzan]

In that case just go for the 760 Ti, though make sure you have a decent 550w PSU or more.

My PSU has 650W and 540W in 12V rail. Hope that s enough for that

Could you quote the model? It's best to make sure.

 

[Giorgio93]

can you please link us your store's website, and your budget in your currency?

I can give you a link, but this is not a store, this is much more like Ebay in your country

 

[Giorgio93]

In that case just go for the 760 Ti, though make sure you have a decent 550w PSU or more.

My PSU has 650W and 540W in 12V rail. Hope that s enough for that

Could you quote the model? It's best to make sure.

It s called Inter-Tech Combat 650W. It s a german brand that s all i know.

 

[Dylzan]

It should work, though I wouldn't trust it to last long.

 

[Giorgio93]

It should work, though I wouldn't trust it to last long.

Wait, I ll check it. I ll shut down my system and then i get the readings. I ll be back

 

[Giorgio93]

It should work, though I wouldn't trust it to last long.

So i checked the Amps. It has dual rail, and in each rail it has 30AMPS. Will that be enough?

 

[Dylzan]

It should have 45A combined 12v in that case, which is fine.

 

[Giorgio93]

Thank you all guys for your help