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PC Hound Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ($295.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY 16GB (2 x 8GB) XLR8 ($107.36 @ Amazon)
Video Card: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) GV-N560UD-1G ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 520W High Current Gamer Series HCG-520 ($101.4 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage #2: OCZ 120GB Agility 3 AGT3-25SAT3-120G ($173.99 @ Newegg)
Storage #3: Crucial 240GB M500 CT240M500SSD1 ($149.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: ASUS VG248QE VG248QE ($219.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor #2: ASUS VG248QE VG248QE ($219.99 @ Best Buy)

So those are all my current parts. All I'm looking to do is update my GPU. My price range is $150 max and I have zero issues buying used from ebay or here. I just need to know what to search for in my price range. If anyone could help I would appreciate it.
 
Scrape up another $50 and get a GTX 1060 new or buy one for about $125-150 used on the forums.
 
I second the GTX 1060 suggestion, that's about where you want to be for high refresh rate 1080p, or if you can find one a GTX 980 used would be around the same performance. If you can't get either of those, an RX470 would be a significant boost as well, or maybe a used RX480.
 
I would avoid the 3GB GTX 1060 in favor of the 4GB RX480 if you can find one cheap enough or used. The 3GB 1060 will be faster than the 4GB RX470 in a bunch of games, though the 3GB still bothers me.

Also, just to point out- it doesn't take much to beat your 560 Ti. A sub-$100 RX460 2GB will beat the pants off the 560 Ti.

We're all suggesting the 1060 and RX470/480 because they're the most GPU you can get for $150-ish, but near *anything* will be an upgrade.
 
Ok, I'll be on the lookout for a used 1060 or RX470/480

Thanks guys.
 
I'd pounce on a 3GB 1060. I just got one and it's amazingly powerful.

Tell us what sort of games you play and tasks you perform on your computer
 
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