hello all.
thinking it about time to upgrade my Asus HD4850 card to something more modern.
i am looking for something around 800-900 rm price but something that will last few years down the line.
mostly used for gaming and getting into 3d stuff like Lumion 3.
no OC or anything btw.

any advice?

gtx770

Current rig specs?

May require a CPU upgrade though...

This post has been edited by chocobo7779: May 30 2014, 07:15 PM

on that bujet should be GTX760 @ R9 270X TOXIC

but if you things wan better one.................. hunt used card like HD7950 @HD7970 @HD7970GHZ @ R9 280X on that price

or up more bujet hunt used R9 290 it cost around rm1000-rm1100 as used unit...

plus before that what powersupply you using now.... important part

This post has been edited by meons: May 30 2014, 07:16 PM

currently using an Intel i5-3470.
8gb ddr3 ram
PSU using cooler master ex2 725. (just changed this few days ago. kinda buyer's remorse cos its abit noisy than my old one)
motherboard i forgot the model :S

GTX 760 or R9 270x. which is better?

the GTX760 in ocing mode it par @ beat R9 280 in few game .. both card running via* dual 6 pin..and requi better overall psu to handle them

the psu you choose crap... not good one.. at least have 30 Amps on +12V rating
*some model using single 8@ 8+6 @ dual 8 pin like

mini gtx760 = single 8pin

normal gtx760 =dual 6pin

ocing version 8+6 @ 8+8 version depands on model like MSI N760 HAWK using dual 8pin

This post has been edited by meons: May 30 2014, 09:01 PM

yeah, sucks about the PSU. wad to do. edi bought and install. use it till it gives out i guess.

anyways, will be shopping around kuching for graphic card.
if cant find the gtx760 for a low enough price, maybe find r9 270x. both sounds viable. depends on the availability and marked up price range here.
not planning to OC also.

just deal with it. 1st... but pls dont overstress it... unless you will face this night mare..

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3214799&hl=


it can happen by bad psu part and over stress

sigh. and the guy who was selling it said it was good. better get it switched out once i have enough money.
now i think i have some paranoia just watching the back of my PC.. in case it is on fire

well they wan sell item... mulut mau manis..

went to check out graphic card prices. browse around a couple of shops. found the asus r9 270x going for rm810. GTX760 on the other all selling above rm1250 (also from Asus) @@ Gigabyte r9 280x going for rm1230.

might buy the r9 270x. any thoughts?

They're priced rather steep. Don't want to consider postage? You can get far better deals that way.

postage... a bit worried during posting get damaged or warranty problems etc.
buy from brick and mortar at least can point blame at someone if something goes wrong

i'll hunt around for the cheaper gtx760 around kuching. IT shops here really disappointing with over inflated prices.

anyways thanks to all you sifus. i'll update when i get the new graphic card.

try get gtx 770 around rm1200
btw gtx 760 beats r9 270x

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2836324
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/802109

So I should get the GTX760?
is Gainward or Leadtek reliable? So far i seen these two brand fit my current budget. MSI and the rest are all around 1k.
I only been using Asus products before, so far hasnt failed me at all, but they are a little bit expensive
or should i just man up my budget and get one of those Asus GTX760 from lyn sellers here? do the price justify the performance difference?

sigh. dilemma till cant sleep haha.

Don't bother spending anywhere above 900+ for the GTX760..

Yes Gainward and Leadtek are fine brands. Get the Gainward GTX760 Phantom if you can. But if you have extra budget the Gainward GTX770 Phantom (RM1125 @ Lingloong) or Sapphire 280X Vapor X are mighty fine choices if you go slightly above RM1k.

But if you still insist on Asus then yeah you can take a look at sellers feiton and lingloong at the garage sales.

i give u advice..if u want to buy gtx 760 around 1k how about up some more around rm200 to get gtx 770 coz the difference is pretty much compare for rm200
Bioshock Infinite 1,900x1,200
GTX 770 76.4
GTX 760 59.9

Battlefield 3 1,920x1,080
GTX 770 101.0
GTX 760 85.3

Assassin's Creed 3 1,920x1,080
GTX 770 69.1
GTX 760 54.0

i see some seller sell GAINWARD GEFORCE GTX 770 PHANTOM 2GB around rm 1,150 and 4GB around RM1,250
some GPU like from asus(from my 780ti) their fan cant catch any dust..

while GPU like GIGABYTE windforce is cooler compare to other

and there is some factory overclock in expensive GPU so u can overclock more

This post has been edited by crash123: Jun 1 2014, 03:14 PM

MSI is the Twin Frozr la.

damn..gigabyte windforce

aduh. kena poisoned la liddis haha.
GTX 760 10%> R9 270x.
GTX 770 25-30% > GTX760

now really thinking about GTX770 haha.

feiton is having promo on Powercolor R9 280X TurboDuo at RM799, limited to only 10 pcs. On par performance with a GTX 770.

i've already ordered an Asus GTX770. gonna cost me around rm1370 here at a local shop. waiting for the item to come. haha.
little bit overkill and little over the budget...

You could've gone for the Gainward GTX770 Phantom 2GB RM1185.. But still,the Asus card has better temps i think.
Go enjoy your new card!