These games require moderate processing power.
These games require moderate processing power.
I don't see the resolution in the video. I ran GTA5 on GTX670 post-release with medium settings, it exceeded the 2GB VRAM. I began Witcher 3 on GTX670 after release and at high settings it limited to about 25 frames. CDRED improved performance slightly, but the GTX670 remains outdated. In my experience, low-medium settings are what you should aim for to get playable frames.
The display quality at 1920x1080 is excellent in the graphics settings. I’m short on extra funds, and Nvidia drivers work better with slower CPUs or I could try a 7950/7970, which was the GTX 670 alternative. I now own an R9 280 or 280X, which is considered entry-level. Your reasoning isn’t clear to me. I made it obvious to another member that they’re using a GTX 970. Did you mean to ask about the cost?
I don't judge you because of the hardware you pick. I'm just straightforward based on my experience with this card and the games available. You shouldn't expect much from it. Maybe I'm mistaken and you'll get improved frames thanks to better drivers, who knows? It's been a while since I used it. Witcher 3 made me discard it from my PC.
I've been playing GTA5 on 750Ti with a mix of med-med-high at 1080p, and it runs smoothly at 40–50fps. I believe a 670 setting could push it to around 60fps on average. GTA5 is quite demanding on the CPU, often hitting the performance of a quad-core processor (or close to it). I’m not sure how much this will impact its performance compared to my Xeon i7-3770, which is just a bit slower.
@ LokiFire My partner enjoys playing GTA 5 on an AMD Phenom 9750 with a GT630 2gb graphics card and 2gb DDR2 RAM, achieving smooth 30fps at 1080p. The settings are kept low, yet he consistently impresses me with his performance. We haven’t tested Fallout 4 yet, but I think it should work well with reduced settings at the same resolution. We’ve played a variety of titles including Project Cars, Fallout 3/NV, Farcry 3, Tomb Raider (2013), Battlefield 3/4, and more. Some games are challenging, others run perfectly. His CPU is stronger than mine, and the GTX670 is significantly better than the GT630 he currently uses, so adjusting settings should help reach a playable frame rate. You might need to experiment a bit to find the optimal graphics options for each game. Personally, I’d recommend delaying an upgrade for now, save some cash, and watch what sales bring in January. You could possibly find a better GPU for the same budget later on, maybe from Amazon next year. If you’re not in a rush, consider investing a bit more to upgrade or build a new system.