I've decided it's time to retire my tired ol' graphics card. (Desktop, GTX 260) I like seeing STO in all of it's "bloom"ing glory, but there are just too many instances that make this thing cry and force me to drastically reduce the video settings. As you may have guessed, it's been a while since I've shopped for a VidCard.
STO is pretty much all I play at the moment, so what I'm looking for is pretty specific. Nvidia, not budget busting (200 USD range would be nice), and can maintain at least 30 FPS for any and every bit of content STO has with maxed settings at a resolution of 1600x900.
Really though, just which Nvidia card you are using which gets you through say, SBD without having to pick your FPS up off of the floor.
I'm fairly sure the rest of the system can handle it's part, but if you are curious:
RAM: 6GB DDR2 800
CPU: Phenom II 940 X4 @ 3.4Ghz
PCI-E: Only 2.0 (x16)
Don't really think that's a huge issue though.
A Corsair TX750 providing the power.
I appreciate your thoughts.
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Amd FX-6100
8GB ddr3 1333
650W P.S.
Been around since Dec 2010 on STO and bought LTS in Apr 2013 for STO.
For GPU I'd definitely recommend Nvidia, and brand.. well that's up to you, but here is a link to start you off:
http://www.zotac.com/en/products/graphics-cards/geforce-700-series/gtx-780/product/gtx-780/category/geforce-700-series/main-category/graphics-cards.html
Hope that helps, I need a new one myself soon and am looking at these in the link right now.
As long as it rocks STO, it will fill my needs. Checked out the 650 TI on Newegg, definitely fits the budget. The 660's were not bad either. So, I know what range to look at now.
Thanks.
While I understand what you are saying, the 780s are a bit more than I am looking to invest just now.
Been around since Dec 2010 on STO and bought LTS in Apr 2013 for STO.