Advice: Upgrading my GPU

[brendantys]

Hi, I'm planning on upgrading my GPU from a GTX680 now to the ASUS GTX980ti. But with my current computer specs, I am unsure whether there will be a bottleneck somewhere. Anyone has any advice/ issues to point out regarding a bottleneck if I upgrade to a 980ti? Thanks

My computer specs:
i5 3570k (OC to 4.5GHz)
Asus P8Z77-V Pro
8GB RAM

 

[enenyi]

Hi, I'm planning on upgrading my GPU from a GTX680 now to the ASUS GTX980ti. But with my current computer specs, I am unsure whether there will be a bottleneck somewhere. Anyone has any advice/ issues to point out regarding a bottleneck if I upgrade to a 980ti? Thanks

My computer specs:
i5 3570k (OC to 4.5GHz)
Asus P8Z77-V Pro
8GB RAM

I also have Z77 V-Pro and i5-3570k before overhauling my rig.

The only bottleneck I can think of is the casing, whether the NZXT casing is long enough to fit the Asus GTX 980 Ti in or not. And maybe the monitor, whether the monitor can do the GPU horsepower justice or not. Else shld be fine.

On a side note, aside from brand loyalty, getting Asus for a GTX 980 Ti card may not be a wise choice, given its price premium and sub-par performance at that price point.

 

[brendantys]

I also have Z77 V-Pro and i5-3570k before overhauling my rig.

The only bottleneck I can think of is the casing, whether the NZXT casing is long enough to fit the Asus GTX 980 Ti in or not. And maybe the monitor, whether the monitor can do the GPU horsepower justice or not. Else shld be fine.

On a side note, aside from brand loyalty, getting Asus for a GTX 980 Ti card may not be a wise choice, given its price premium and sub-par performance at that price point.

Thanks for your input. I'm using a the NZXT Phantom 410 casing, and a Dell 1440p monitor for gaming. With regards to the GPU, which brand of GTX 980 Ti card would you recommend I get?

 

[enenyi]

Thanks for your input. I'm using a the NZXT Phantom 410 casing, and a Dell 1440p monitor for gaming. With regards to the GPU, which brand of GTX 980 Ti card would you recommend I get?

Woah, I also had the NZXT Phantom 410 Gunmetal casing.

**high-five**

For the GTX 980 Ti, question is: how much are u willing to spend? And any colour scheme?

 

[Jian19]

Palit gtx980ti jetsteam...no horse run

 

[brendantys]

Woah, I also had the NZXT Phantom 410 Gunmetal casing.

**high-five**

For the GTX 980 Ti, question is: how much are u willing to spend? And any colour scheme?

Oh cool. I have no budget and no colour scheme.

 

[enenyi]

Oh cool. I have no budget and no colour scheme.

Okay good. MSI GTX 980 Ti Lightning.

Currently the best out there. Coz EVGA GTX 980 Ti Kingpin not available locally.

 

[brendantys]

Would my 760W PSU be enough for the system with the 980 Ti?

 

[enenyi]

Would my 760W PSU be enough for the system with the 980 Ti?

More than enough.

But not enough if u wanna SLI.

 

[brendantys]

so would the GTX 980 Ti fit the NZXT Phantom 410 casing?

 

[enenyi]

so would the GTX 980 Ti fit the NZXT Phantom 410 casing?

Yes. Even the longest GTX 980 Ti, the Lightning, will fit into the Phantom 410. But need to sacrifice that removable HDD cage.