The last part I need for my new PC build is the GPU. I think it's the most important part and that's why I've saved it for last.

 

I can't decide between the GTX 770 OC or 7970 GHz edition. Both are around the same price range ($350-400). These are the ones I'm looking at right now:

 

Nvidia Geforce GTX 770 (OC):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125463

 

AMD Radeon HD 7970 (GHz ed.):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125439

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202001

 

Specs are shown on the details page.

 

Here is my build thus far:

Intel Core i5-4670K

MSI Z87-G45 Gaming MOBO

8GB DDR3 2133MHz RAM

1TB HD

64GB SSD

OCZ Fatal1ty 750W PSU (80+ Bronze)

Full Tower ATX Case

Corsair Hydro Series 100i Liquid Cooler

DVD 24x Burner

 

I'd also consider saving some money and going with a lower model GTX 760 (OC) for $260, which might be a better option for the type of gaming I'll be doing.

 

I'm a casual gamer and will play the following games:

Runescape 3

Guild Wars 2

Diablo 3

BF3

CoD ghost

Crysis 3

Far Cry 3

Fry Cry Blood Dragon

Quake 4

Medal of Honor series

 

Thanks in advance for your input and opinions!

After looking at the video cards you provide, the AMD cards seem to give you more for your buck. But, I dont think you'd see that much of a difference in FPS between 3GB and 2GB. If you're looking to save a few bucks go for the Nvidia. If you dont mind spending the money...go for the AMD.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202001 (This one)

 

 

 

Another thing I would look at doing, If you are wanting to get a larger SSD (which is recommened), you can get the Nvidia and spend the extra money left over on a larger drive. Believe me, space fills up fast with games. lol

I'm usually going for Nvidia as the drivers are much more stable and won't crash on you, but AMD seems to be getting better at it, at least better than when I used AMD cars.

@Jadchor, I also suggest using an NVidia GPU. This goes double if you're a classic gamer, as AMD/ATI doesn't seem to give a dang if 1.) old software breaks because they deluged it with information it couldn't use, and/or 2.) they lack a useful compatibility profile and/or rendering mode for a game to run within. It's far easier to set up an NVidia to respect an old game. :geek:

 

Also, if you want to save some more money, you can probably go with a card at the top of the NVidia 6xx-series. The list of games I'm seeing there doesn't appear to have anything too heavy for your system to have to deal with. :)

 

~D. V. "My best experiences have been with NVidia." Devnull

I almost went with Nvidia... the MSI Geforce GTX 760 OC version but I lucked out on a brand new Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz edition (windforce cooling with the 3 fans) for $306 CA on ebay. Retail price at Newegg.ca is $430 CA so I saved over $100!

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141013320455

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125413

 

The only downside is I don't get the free copy of games (Far Cry Blood Dragon, Crysis 3 and Bioshock Infinite), but that's okay because I only want Crysis 3 and I can buy it for $30 right now. I might pick up Fary Cry Blood Dragon when it goes on sale for like $10 someday.