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P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Intel 3rd Generation Core i5-3570K CPU
Asus nVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti Graphics Card

I currently have this 3 components in my computer,
i would like to upgrade my computer so that i am able to play Battlefield 4 on max settings and GTA V early next year. I currently have no idea where to start looking for possible upgrades. If possible i would like to use the same motherboard.

i'm sorry if my english confuses you, and i would really appreciate any opinion you give me. Thanks in advance!What's your budget?
What power supply do you have, make & model?
And, what resolution do you play at?
All you'll really need is a graphics card upgrade, assuming you have a decent about of RAM already. Quote from: Calum on October 13, 2013, 10:52:13 AM

What's your budget?
What power supply do you have, make & model?
And, what resolution do you play at?
All you'll really need is a graphics card upgrade, assuming you have a decent about of RAM already.

I have a Corsair CX750 for a PSU
1920 x 1080
and 8 gig of RAM
Alright, you should be good to go with just a graphics card upgrade then.  What's your budget? Quote from: Calum on October 13, 2013, 12:09:53 PM
Alright, you should be good to go with just a graphics card upgrade then.  What's your budget?

I could spend 250-300£In that case, pick up either an AMD 7970 for £200-250, an R9 280 for around the same price (also the same card so just pick whichever is cheapest) or on the Nvidia side, a GTX 680 or GTX 770 (also the same card) for a little more, around £250-280.

All are excellent choices and will last you well, I would go for the AMD 7970 as it's the better bang for buck right now. Quote from: Calum on October 13, 2013, 12:32:18 PM
In that case, pick up either an AMD 7970 for £200-250, an R9 280 for around the same price (also the same card so just pick whichever is cheapest) or on the Nvidia side, a GTX 680 or GTX 770 (also the same card) for a little more, around £250-280.

All are excellent choices and will last you well, I would go for the AMD 7970 as it's the better bang for buck right now.

after checking the prices, I guess i'll be getting the AMD 7970
I'm quite glad to know that i only need to spend money on the graphics card.

One last thing, if i change from Nvidia to AMD will there any problem at all? or any conflicts with other components? just making sure before pressing the buy button . Indeed, it's DEFINITELY the best value for money card with the prices at the minute.

You would be best off uninstalling the Nvidia drivers and software before installing the 7970 - you can use this tool (DDU) to do that.

The procedure would be: download latest AMD drivers and save to desktop or somewhere accessible -> run the DDU tool, check all three boxes, and choose the bottom option on the left -> DDU will uninstall Nvidia drivers and software and shut down the PC -> swap the cards over, physically -> boot the PC up -> install the AMD drivers you downloaded EARLIER -> reboot -> game on! Quote from: Calum on October 13, 2013, 01:29:10 PM
Indeed, it's definitely the best value for money card with the prices at the minute.

You would be best off uninstalling the Nvidia drivers and software before installing the 7970 - you can use this tool (DDU) to do that.

The procedure would be: download latest AMD drivers and save to desktop or somewhere accessible -> run the DDU tool, check all three boxes, and choose the bottom option on the left -> DDU will uninstall Nvidia drivers and software and shut down the PC -> swap the cards over, physically -> boot the PC up -> install the AMD drivers you downloaded earlier -> reboot -> game on!

This is the one, right?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-7970-Radeon-Graphics-Card/dp/B0074VVTPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381690593&sr=8-1&keywords=AMD+7970

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-Radeon-Edition-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B006VX52Q2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381690593&sr=8-2&keywords=AMD+7970

its much bigger than my current one i might be getting a new case

Thank you very much for answering my questions
I would get this one instead.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-293-AS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=938

Cheaper, and one of the most highly regarded 7970s on the market - plus, free shipping, and free game codes, I know the cards on Amazon come with free shipping but not sure about the codes.

Edit: the price has now gone back up as it was a weekend deal.
Consider this instead, it's even cheaper, comes with the same game code offer, and will perform almost identically.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-007-VX&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=938 Quote from: Calum on October 13, 2013, 02:04:13 PM
I would get this one instead.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-293-AS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=938

Cheaper, and one of the most highly regarded 7970s on the market - plus, free shipping, and free game codes, I know the cards on Amazon come with free shipping but not sure about the codes.

Thank you again!!

while your at it with all your awesome recommendations can you recommend me a case that is not too big but big enough to be able to fit that,i currently have a mid size tower and just in case it doesn't fit. Sure, depends what exactly you like in a case in terms of looks, but have a look at the Bitfenix Ronin or Shinobi, Coolermaster CM 690, possibly the HAF 912...if none of those catch your fancy, let me know what you like aesthetically and I'll recommend some others Quote from: Calum on October 14, 2013, 02:38:08 AM
Sure, depends what exactly you like in a case in terms of looks, but have a look at the Bitfenix Ronin or Shinobi, Coolermaster CM 690, possibly the HAF 912...if none of those catch your fancy, let me know what you like aesthetically and I'll recommend some others

the type where the side is a glass and you can see the hardware is quite good(Bitfenix Ronin) but it doesn't seem to have any led lights on that side? maybe i missed it or something are there any more with that STYLE that has led lights on it?Ah, we have entirely opposite taste in cases then the Ronin is my go-to recommendation for a budget/midrange case at the minute as it's built well, looks good (to me anyway) and has the features that most people want.
You'll struggle to find a case with built in LEDs on the side panel other than very cheap tat covered in LEDs like a Christmas tree and MADE from recycled tin cans.  I can't think of any decent cases with that feature, anyway.
If you want the side panel lit up, you can buy LED strips which are usually powered off Molex, if those would be of use?  Then you can position it however you like to light up the case interior and your components.  Alternatively, consider some LED fans, which will help light the case up. Quote from: Calum on October 16, 2013, 08:13:35 AM
Ah, we have entirely opposite taste in cases then the Ronin is my go-to recommendation for a budget/midrange case at the minute as it's built well, looks good (to me anyway) and has the features that most people want.
You'll struggle to find a case with built in LEDs on the side panel other than very cheap tat covered in LEDs like a Christmas tree and made from recycled tin cans.  I can't think of any decent cases with that feature, anyway.
If you want the side panel lit up, you can buy LED strips which are usually powered off Molex, if those would be of use?  Then you can position it however you like to light up the case interior and your components.  Alternatively, consider some LED fans, which will help light the case up.

I also like the Ronin i was just hoping to see if there are cases that looks like the ronin but with led lights on the side

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-129-BX
is this a good one for its price?
is it big enough?


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