graphics card for £250

[imginy]

I got around £250 to spend on a new graphics card can you help me pick one.

I play all types of games and use my 1080p 60fps plasma screen.

[HalloweenJack]

whats the rest of your rig like? cpu/ ram/ motherboard and power supply?

[imginy]

whats the rest of your rig like? cpu/ ram/ motherboard and power supply?

I have
3570k 4.8ghz
msi gd65 motherboard
8gb samsung green 2133mhz
xfx 550w psu
128gb ssd

[imginy]

Anyway I just bought a msi 7950 twin frozr off scan for £215 with free games

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

One of these:

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-m...dmi-mini-dport

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-g...-i-hdmi-2x-min

The MSI for around £216 is very cheap especially when you consider the free games too!

[HalloweenJack]

was going to suggest either a 7950 or gtx 660ti ; which model specifically is your psu? im tempted to say it might be a little low for your new needs.

btw what did you upgrade from?

[Ketias]

I recently had the same dilemma, Very similar system spec too. In the end I went for the VTX3d 7870 Black from Scan, it was about £185. The selling point for me were that is uses the Tahiti chip similar to a 7950 and gives a very similar level of performance, and that I wanted Tomb Raider more than Crysis 3. So I pocketed the saving and am putting it towards a Hydro cooler and a new case.

I get an average 45Fps in Tomb Raider with everything turned up and TressFX on, I get 45 FPS in ARMA3 Alpha with everything on standard and the draw distance right up. I get 120+FPS on war thunder on High, 60+FPS on BF3 with settings right up and 60+FPS playing DayZ with all the settings up.

I Hope This helps

[imginy]

Yes I got the one you linked to for £216. I have already paid for it now but do you know if it's a good card?

I got a 660ti on release but decided to sell it a couple of weeks ago because I was short on money and did plan on going for the 7970 but I'm still short on money lol

My psu is the xfx pro 550w and I think it's powerful enough to handle the overclocked 7950 in there. I know what your saying one of the reasons I didn't get a 7970 was because I see how much power it draws when overclocked and knew I would need the new psu.

[HalloweenJack]

the 7950 is a good and solid card - although IMO the 7870`XT` which gives 90% of the 7950 performance is the best choice , TBH , with the price difference , its not worth changing the order.

what card you using now?

i had a 7870 and loved it - sadly , circumstances overtook events and was forced to downgrade (but i`ll be back lol) - a 5450 isnt really a gaming card atm

[imginy]

right now i'm just on my onboard intel hd 4000

Hopefully my card will come tomorrow and I can be back gaming not sure if I should sell the games or play them lol

Do you know if the 7950 msi card I purchased will have voltage control?

[dacads]

Yes you will be able to tweak the voltage! Although should be able to get a decent OC on the stock voltage

[imginy]

Yes you will be able to tweak the voltage! Although should be able to get a decent OC on the stock voltage

sweet

Do you think it will go to 1100mhz?

[dacads]

hmm definitely with a voltage tweak! Every card varies in terms of how well it will OC

[imginy]

Ok thanks that graph looks promising

[imginy]

Just found out scan have cancelled my order because they didn't actually have it in stock.

AHHHHHHHHH

[imginy]

Just found out scan have cancelled my order because they didn't actually have it in stock.

AHHHHHHHHH

Turns out they been running this scam for a number of weeks where they bait you in with an msi 7950 and then cancel your order trying to sell you the xfx one.