Graphics cards/dedicated PhysX

[Denmarkvessey]

I just built a brand new computer, but I haven't gotten a graphics card for it yet. (Basically this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TVLwyc). I know that the Nvidia GTX 800 series is coming out soon so I am hesitant to get a 700 series card, but can't play games without a card. I'm considering a GTX 750 Ti or similar and using it later as a dedicated PhysX card (Perhaps with an 870). Do you guys have any suggestions for me?

[Mokona512]

Depending on your budget, that can work, but at that point you will be better off using the 750ti to upgrade another system. when I upgraded from a GTX 460, to a GTX 760, I tried using the 460 for physx but it was not worth it, it pulled a lot of power, and the physx load would only be like 1-2% While earlier on, a dedicated physx card may have been useful, but today, it is not useful ad the impact is very tiny.

If you are running games like planetside 2, then a 750ti will allow you to use high - max settings with the game, especially if you overclock it, but in crowded areas, it may be best to turn them down a little as 30FPS is no way to play a competitive PVP FPS game.

[WHOAPONY]

I would say gtx 770 + for planetside 2. Keep in mind your CPU will have to have some heft to it as PS2 is heavily dependent on your processing power.