New graphics card.

[Zerxal]

Okay, so, before I say anything else, I have a FAST computer. 

So, I got this computer about 2 years ago and everything is good n' such. But I found KSP, and I like mods that are very high quality, that use a lot of my graphics card. I'm thinking about buying a new one, but I'm worried I might be accidentally downgrading. I currently have this in my computer, got it when I bought the computer: http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gt-720 I'm hoping to possibly buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Xtreme-Graphics-GV-N1060XTREME-6GD/dp/B01KCWZ2EO/ref=sr_1_11?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1490820146&sr=1-11&keywords=gaming+graphics+card Would that be a good idea, or am I not doing the right thing?

[linuxgurugamer]

Overpowered for KSP.  Go with a gtx 970 or 980

[Zerxal]

8 minutes ago, linuxgurugamer said:

Overpowered for KSP.  Go with a gtx 970 or 980

Would it still be able to handle EVE and scatterer, and many more visually intense mods?

Edited March 30, 2017 by PhysicsBrain

[Galileo]

A 980 is what I use and I run ALL of the visual mods and about 90 other mods, BUT I also have a good processor, which is far more important than any graphics card for ksp

[Zerxal]

8 minutes ago, Galileo said:

A 980 is what I use and I run ALL of the visual mods and about 90 other mods, BUT I also have a good processor, which is far more important than any graphics card for ksp

Should a Intel Core i5 3.20GHz processor be good enough to run all the visual mods?

[Galileo]

Yeah that will be good. I use an i5 4690k @ 3.4GHz oc'd and on my other rig I have an i7 something and I cant tell a difference in performance

[Zerxal]

Just now, Galileo said:

Yeah that will be good. I use an i5 4690k @ 3.4GHz oc'd and on my other rig I have an i7 something and I cant tell a difference in performance

I assume it's my graphics card then, time to get my ruler to see if it will fit in my system! 

Wait, if that 6GB one can't fit in my system, can this still run all the visual mods well? https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Xtreme-Graphics-GV-N1060XTREME-6GD/dp/B01KQUD9U6/ref=sr_1_11?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1490820146&sr=1-11&keywords=gaming%2Bgraphics%2Bcard&th=1

[Galileo]

Yeah the 1060 will do just fine. It's overkill for ksp, but that just means you will also be able to play other more graphic intensive games as well.

[Zerxal]

Good, I was just looking at the specs for mine and saw it was a lot smaller than the big one, thought the big one might not fit. Thanks for your help! 

[Combatsmithen]

GT720 is NOT FAST. That is a POTATO card. DO NOT buy a 970 or 980 now unless you get them for <200 dollars. Get a 1060 or an RX 480. Go for the RX480, 2 more gigs of VRAM and usually cheaper as well as the same if not slightly better performing. But if you insist on Nvidia get Nvidia. I myself have a 1070. The i5 is fine for KSP and the better processor the better when it comes to KSP because KSP is a more CPU intensive game. Like Galileo said, a 1060 is overkill. If you want to save even more money go for an RX470. An RX470 outperforms a 1050ti and doesn't cost too much more. If you do other games than KSP that are more graphically intensive. And plan on keeping your current PC for more than 3-4 years, go for the RX480 or 1060.

If you don't plan on playing any other games just go for the RX470. Also the 1060 3 GB is a waste and you are better off with the 470 or the 480. 

Edited March 30, 2017 by Combatsmithen

[Galileo]

I tried the RX480 and got horrid performance. Immediately returned to the store. Just my experience though. I will always buy Nvidia from now on

Edited March 30, 2017 by Galileo