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    Deathshero's Avatar
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    Deaths Hero
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    Pugilist Lv 76

    Video Card Suggestions

    I recently had to upgrade some computer parts and I am looking to upgrade my video card. I run an i5 3570k, 8GB of RAM, 128 SSD, and use a 22 inch tv for my monitor. My current card is a EVGA GTX 260 Core 216. I am looking for some suggestions on what I should look at for an upgrade. I would like to stick with Nvidia and I mainly just play FFXIV.
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    Kittra's Avatar
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    Kittra Thelder
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    Lancer Lv 50
    Do you have a price range in mind?
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    Squishy Pants
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    You can probably pick up a 550 GTX relatively cheap now a days, I personally run a 770 GTX which is a little beefier but also costs a little more. Either should be more than adequate to run XIV in my opinion.
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    The new R9s have some issues at the moment. Thus-

    $150, Radeon 7850 2gb.
    $200, GTX 660.
    $250, GTX 760.
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    Jesse Branford
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    GTX 660 is your best bet for value performance. It will run this game fantastically at maximum settings rarely dipping below 35 FPS.
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    Luzu Mel'marta
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    The 650 Ti Boost is pretty legit for being under 200USD. I bought my roommate one and he hasn't had a problem with it. Smashes through anything thrown at it.
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    Niashi Daemunshyir
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    Because you have a GTX260 (I also have the same), do not get anything below a GTX 660. The 650 is on par with the 260, but the 660 blows it away.
    **EDIT** I'd just like to add that there's a few below the 650 that would actually outperform it, but they're more expensive than getting a GTX770.
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    Last edited by Shakarlyn; 11-12-2013 at 03:33 PM.

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    Ewitt Rainbow
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    Nvidia 760 or 770
    I went with the 770 and very very happy with it.

    But if it's a choice between 660 or 660ti spend the extra $20 and get the 760.
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    Commendations.
    If I play dps I only give it out to other dps.
    If I play tank I only give it out to healers.
    If I play healer I only give it out to tank.

    Only if they should be getting a commendation.
    There are always exceptions to the rules!

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    Thanks for the input! I don't really have a budget right now because I am saving for it. I would like to stay under $300 though because I really only play FFXIV but may try CoD or BF4 at some point.
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    Thendra Cyril-gun
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    http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GDDR5...&keywords=280x

    this card is pretty beastly, its a rebranded 7970 card which i own, i have a similar system minus the card you own, and i dont drop below 60 fps in any instanced content, and the settings are quite high

    also in regards to BF4 which i also own, when it comes to 64 player conquest, will all settings on high at 1080p, with texture on ultra, i dont drop below 60 fps in game action, single player goes meh, you can prob stretch on all ultra if you can deal with dips below 60 fps, but thats unacceptable to me personally
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