IronPUG wrote

Spazticated wrote

IronPUG wrote I would recommend upgrading your GPU for an improved gaming experience. Since you already have an NVIDIA card, it will be MUCH easier to upgrade to a better NVIDIA card instead of upgrading to a Radeon card. I recommend the [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] since it is a fantastic card and is in your price range.

I've only got into upgrading my PC this year so could you explain to me why it's easier. Thanks.

You already have an NVIDIA card and radeon cards are made by AMD so your PC will be 'used' to having an NVIDIA card and you will already have all the drivers needed etc for an NVIDIA card, it's less hassle on your part. Also, the 650 Ti that I linked you is a cheaper GPU than the Radeon 7850. Although, in all fairness the 7850 is a better GPU and is more future proof. There is a better version of the 650 Ti though, the NVIDIA 660 which is the same price as the 7850 and beats the 7850 on all counts, here is a link;
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That is your best option for your price, it will perform the best out of the 3 previously mentioned cards.

Okay aside from whatever card you may get, it will not be harder to upgrade to an AMD based card. I have zero idea what IronPUG is talking about. Something about drivers..?

When you upgrade your card, you are going to HAVE TO wipe ALL graphic drivers you have (if you want to have a clean install). So either way, that's on your "to-do list" when you get a new GPU (AMD or NVIDIA). If you were you plug a new GPU in without removing, then reinstalling drivers with the new gpu (like ironPUG claimed), you will more likely than not have serious issue with your GPU whether it be performance or software. In no way can a computer be "used" to a piece of hardware. You will go through the same steps no matter what card you get.

I suggest using a driver deltion tool called "driversweeper". It is free and incredibly simple to use. Works like a charm, I use it anytime I need to update drivers.

mrgrowl wrote

IronPUG wrote

Spazticated wrote

IronPUG wrote I would recommend upgrading your GPU for an improved gaming experience. Since you already have an NVIDIA card, it will be MUCH easier to upgrade to a better NVIDIA card instead of upgrading to a Radeon card. I recommend the [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] since it is a fantastic card and is in your price range.

I've only got into upgrading my PC this year so could you explain to me why it's easier. Thanks.

You already have an NVIDIA card and radeon cards are made by AMD so your PC will be 'used' to having an NVIDIA card and you will already have all the drivers needed etc for an NVIDIA card, it's less hassle on your part. Also, the 650 Ti that I linked you is a cheaper GPU than the Radeon 7850. Although, in all fairness the 7850 is a better GPU and is more future proof. There is a better version of the 650 Ti though, the NVIDIA 660 which is the same price as the 7850 and beats the 7850 on all counts, here is a link;
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
That is your best option for your price, it will perform the best out of the 3 previously mentioned cards.

Okay aside from whatever card you may get, it will not be harder to upgrade to an AMD based card. I have zero idea what IronPUG is talking about. Something about drivers..?

When you upgrade your card, you are going to HAVE TO wipe ALL graphic drivers you have (if you want to have a clean install). So either way, that's on your "to-do list" when you get a new GPU (AMD or NVIDIA). If you were you plug a new GPU in without removing, then reinstalling drivers with the new gpu (like ironPUG claimed), you will more likely than not have serious issue with your GPU whether it be performance or software. In no way can a computer be "used" to a piece of hardware. You will go through the same steps no matter what card you get.

I suggest using a driver deltion tool called "driversweeper". It is free and incredibly simple to use. Works like a charm, I use it anytime I need to update drivers.

Jesus, i'm being told so many different things, thanks for this information. I think what i'll do is when I purchase a new card I will bring my PC to a shop to make sure everything is done properly as my computer is new from last Christmas and wouldn't want to mess it up for some better graphics. Will +Rep