GTX 550 Ti?

[jbinner 15]

I've got an older 9850 GTX, and I am thinking about replacing it.....my budget is substantially LOWER then back then, so how do we feel about this new budget-entry card? Will it run better then my 9850 does?http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121435&cm_re=GTX_550_Ti-_-14-121-435-_-Productfor a link to the product.

[Superpilotv2 2]

Well, it might be that good as my GTX 260. Maybe a bit better but you shouldn´t ecxpect wonders. You better save your money and get EVGA GTX 560TI superclocked. It´s actually the best bang for the buck.

[dazz 69]

How about this GTX460 1GB for just 10$ more John?It's a bit noisy apparently, for 170$ you have an MSI also

[jbinner 15]

the 560ti isnt that bad priced to me....would it be acceptable over my 9850? Would it be an improvement?

Well, it might be that good as my GTX 260. Maybe a bit better but you shouldn´t ecxpect wonders. You better save your money and get EVGA GTX 560TI superclocked. It´s actually the best bang for the buck.

[jbinner 15]

Well whatever we all agree would be best for me. :) My rest of my specs are below too.

How about this GTX460 1GB for just 10$ more John?It's a bit noisy apparently, for 170$ you have an MSI also

[dazz 69]

Is it for FSX?The problem is that if it's for FSX, you're most likely CPU limited and it won't make a difference.

[jbinner 15]

Yes, FSX.....so back to the old addage CPU vs GPU eh? LOL OK, BEST bang for the bucks then, GPU or CPU? My board will support a better CPU also.

Is it for FSX?The problem is that if it's for FSX, you're most likely CPU limited and it won't make a difference.

[dazz 69]

Yes, FSX.....so back to the old addage CPU vs GPU eh? LOL OK, BEST bang for the bucks then, GPU or CPU? My board will support a better CPU also.

Why don't you try a slight overclock of your GPU and see if it helps? that way you will know for sure if you are CPU limited or not.A better GPU will allow you to run higher levels of antialiasing in any case. My 460 handles 8xSQ quite wellAs for the CPU, a Phenom II x4 955 or 965BE should provide a nice performance boost. If you have a decent cooler and good ventilation you should hit some 3.8GHz. Then maybe a GPU upgrade would also pay off

[jbinner 15]

Was looking at this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103894&Tpk=phenom%20970I don't like to overclock and I have a FULL tower, so ventilation is fine.

Why don't you try a slight overclock of your GPU and see if it helps? that way you will know for sure if you are CPU limited or not.A better GPU will allow you to run higher levels of antialiasing in any case. My 460 handles 8xSQ quite wellAs for the CPU, a Phenom II x4 955 or 965BE should provide a nice performance boost. If you have a decent cooler and good ventilation you should hit some 3.8GHz. Then maybe a GPU upgrade would also pay off

[dazz 69]

Even if you don't like OCing, and it's a pitty you don't cause FSX loves it, you can save 30$ with the 955BE and give it a slight OC to 3.5GHz and you have a 970BE

Edited March 17, 2011 by dazz

[jbinner 15]

Thinking for $360 I can do CPU AND GPU. :)

Even if you don't like OCing, and it's a pitty you don't cause FSX loves it, you can save 30$ with the 955BE and give it a slight OC to 3.5GHz and you have a 970BE

[dazz 69]

The GTX460 1GB goes for 160$ and the 955BE for 140$, so it's just 300$ reallyThe 955BE should do 3.6-3.7GHz without even tinkering with voltages

[ZachLW 37]

Why don't you try a mild overclock and then see if you need to throw money at the CPU upgrade? I mean you're wanting to upgrade the CPU anyway, so why not just give it a little boost and see if you notice an increase in performance.If you're willing to pull a PC apart and replace a CPU, I can't see not being willing to overclock just a tad. It sure could save you some money! Maybe. Hope I'm being too heavy on the "peer pressure". :Just Kidding:

[jbinner 15]

Just a personal preference. :) I spend enough time tinkering to try to futz with overclocking stuff. lol

Why don't you try a mild overclock and then see if you need to throw money at the CPU upgrade? I mean you're wanting to upgrade the CPU anyway, so why not just give it a little boost and see if you notice an increase in performance.If you're willing to pull a PC apart and replace a CPU, I can't see not being willing to overclock just a tad. It sure could save you some money! Maybe. Hope I'm being too heavy on the "peer pressure". :Just Kidding:

[jbinner 15]

thanks all, I decided to do both CPU and GPU right now. :) This is what I got:GPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121391CPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103894Now off to update the MB BIOS :P~~~~Thanks for the help! :)