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GTX 295 replacement

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phax

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1) My GTX 295 just gave up on me. I'm looking for a replacement and also an upgrade but on a budget of $150 maybe 200 if its really a good deal and reasonable.


2) Right now I just wanna get my game on and play current games on high settings @ 1200p maybe some AA. Will this graphics card range bottleneck my config severely?

3) e8500 @4ghz
4gb ddr2
700 watts psu
gigabyte p45 mobo
 
A direct replacement for the GTX295 I would say is the GTX570 and GTX480 new, $230 and $200 respectively. Great alternatives, I would most likely recommend the HD7870 / HD7850 for under $200 and would be much more efficient than the two nvidia options at the moment. They're slightly better performing overall, uses MUCH less energy, more future proof I suppose, and just simply easier on the wallet. Whether or not your CPU will cause a bottleneck on those cards is a different story.

Take your pick.
 
phax said:
1) My GTX 295 just gave up on me. I'm looking for a replacement and also an upgrade but on a budget of $150 maybe 200 if its really a good deal and reasonable.


2) Right now I just wanna get my game on and play current games on high settings @ 1200p maybe some AA. Will this graphics card range bottleneck my config severely?

3) e8500 @4ghz
4gb ddr2
700 watts psu
gigabyte p45 mobo
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i would save up a bit more and spring for that 7870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125418
 
Agree with dremic , else I'd go gtx570, I personally don't like anything but nvidia cards.
 
Nvidia GTX570 is a lot of card and if you shop around and are patient you can score a deal.
 
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