need advise with upgrading graphics card

[jeremyp777]

currently using r9 270 oc edition

my budget for a new graphics card should be around 200-350

any recommendations that is better than r9 270?

and if anyone can help please roughly tell me how many times better is ur recommendation ? and price?

and whats the difference between all the graphic card brands?



please teach me thanks



http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

usually i just follow this as ranking


ty!!!





also looking at lazada sale wondering if theres anything worth buying

http://www.lazada.sg/shop-graphic-cards/

 

[lcheowl]

you can only consider r9 380 or gtx 960.

Both of them are a slightly higher than your budget.

Which I don't think is worth the upgrade.

Wait for pascal if you gpu is still functioning.

 

[yusoffb01]

currently using r9 270 oc edition

my budget for a new graphics card should be around 200-350

any recommendations that is better than r9 270?

and if anyone can help please roughly tell me how many times better is ur recommendation ? and price?

and whats the difference between all the graphic card brands?



please teach me thanks



http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

usually i just follow this as ranking


ty!!!





also looking at lazada sale wondering if theres anything worth buying

http://www.lazada.sg/shop-graphic-cards/

According to this
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html

The only worthy upgrade for you is gtx970 which is $560. If u can't afford that, stick with what u have

 

[jeremyp777]

you can only consider r9 380 or gtx 960.

Both of them are a slightly higher than your budget.

Which I don't think is worth the upgrade.

Wait for pascal if you gpu is still functioning.

According to this
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html

The only worthy upgrade for you is gtx970 which is $560. If u can't afford that, stick with what u have

but my fps like damn sucky and i cant even pplay division without it being choppy

 

[shawntyq]

r380 or 970

other than that really pointless to upgrade.

i using 7950 also find it pointless to upgrade.except these 2 and above but still very exp.

 

[lcheowl]

but my fps like damn sucky and i cant even pplay division without it being choppy

you need R9 390 or GTX 970 to play this game with good fps.

you can check the hardware spec at

http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=8083&game=The Division

 

[trento]

you can only consider r9 380 or gtx 960.

Both of them are a slightly higher than your budget.

Which I don't think is worth the upgrade.

Wait for pascal if you gpu is still functioning.

r9 380 is selling at $350 Lazada. use codes where available

 

[spiky0180]

If you don't mind second hand, can go to IT garage sales and look around?

Sapphire Tri-x r9 290 at $300:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/graphics-display-bazaar-200/wts-sapphire-r9-290-tri-x-5292882.html

Sapphire Tri-x r9 290x at $400:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/g...wts-sapphire-tri-x-290x-4gb-$400-5295089.html

Amazon set Gigabyte R9 380 at $250
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/g...eon-r9-380-4gb-gddr5-@-$250-only-5287334.html

 

[jeremyp777]

so theres no good recommendation for a upgrade with 300-350 dollars?

 

[jeremyp777]

bumpppp i dont want to upgrade super good i just want to upgrade to something that is around 300-350 and is better than my current.. hope someone can give me a recommendation on this

 

[spiky0180]

Someone above recommended powercolor R9 290 turboduo from PC Theme @ 389.

Or powercolor r9 285 @ 289 from PC theme. r9 380 is a rebadge of the r9 285. This is within your budget and performs well, but not sure if there is stock.

But all those graphic cards suggested above are better than your current.....

 

[jeremyp777]

Someone above recommended powercolor R9 290 turboduo from PC Theme @ 389.

Or powercolor r9 285 @ 289 from PC theme. r9 380 is a rebadge of the r9 285. This is within your budget and performs well, but not sure if there is stock.

But all those graphic cards suggested above are better than your current.....

not sure if its just me but msi cards seem to always have fps spikes eh.. like sudden drop and stuff











also so following this list is accurate right? higher = better?

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

 

[lcheowl]

not sure if its just me but msi cards seem to always have fps spikes eh.. like sudden drop and stuff

the stalled resource can be overcome by lower the gpu setting.

 

[jeremyp777]

you can only consider r9 380 or gtx 960.

Both of them are a slightly higher than your budget.

Which I don't think is worth the upgrade.

Wait for pascal if you gpu is still functioning.

when is this coming out?

 

[jeremyp777]

the stalled resource can be overcome by lower the gpu setting.

by gpu settings u mean ingame settings or? because everygame i play i already redeuced to lowest...

i even get spikes and sudden freeze from heroes of the storm.

 

[lcheowl]

by gpu settings u mean ingame settings or? because everygame i play i already redeuced to lowest...

i even get spikes and sudden freeze from heroes of the storm.

yup, there should be a option setting on Video, if you set a level below the default, your freeze should reduce.

Then your internet connection will also cause the freezing, esp if you are on wireless or your are playing multiplayer game and someone is watching a video or downloading files.

 

[jeremyp777]

yup, there should be a option setting on Video, if you set a level below the default, your freeze should reduce.

Then your internet connection will also cause the freezing, esp if you are on wireless or your are playing multiplayer game and someone is watching a video or downloading files.

wired leh.. not downloading or anything closed all process...

settings always lowest... still getting spikes... and im pretty sure its the graphics card leh thats why i wana upgrade

 

[Xethos]

I think the game you play, heroes of the storm don't need high end graphics card.

Is your harddisk fragmented? If so, try defragmenting.
Did you monitor your CPU/graphic card temperature, to make sure they are not overheating(due to failing fan) when the game is running?

Also if you list down your PC specs. info, it will be easier for people to help you. I'm not an expert though, just these may be the common issues that I can think of.

 

[jeremyp777]

I think the game you play, heroes of the storm don't need high end graphics card.

Is your harddisk fragmented? If so, try defragmenting.
Did you monitor your CPU/graphic card temperature, to make sure they are not overheating(due to failing fan) when the game is running?

Also if you list down your PC specs. info, it will be easier for people to help you. I'm not an expert though, just these may be the common issues that I can think of.

hmmm maybe its my hdd

currently have 2 hdd..

old one 80gb where my windows is installed in and all the core programs

new one 1tb where my games and other programs are in

how do i de-fragment it?




pc specs

Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.151230-0600)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: BIOSTAR Group
System Model: TP67B+
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/17/11 14:21:16 Ver: 04.06.04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8174MB RAM


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Display Devices
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Card name: AMD Radeon (TM) R9 200 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x6811)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_6811&SUBSYS_30501462&REV_00
Display Memory: 4095 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2027 MB
Shared Memory: 2068 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: IPS234
Monitor Id: GSM58D9
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: DVI

 

[jeremyp777]

those are my specs any advises?