Help me decide ?

CinnamonDanish92 · Jan 31, 2014

I'm not sure what gpu to get I was looking into a sli config with two gtx 660s but i have no idea on how sli performs and if it is better than say a single gtx 770 or 780 ?

budget around £200-£400 would like to keep it around 350 if possible.

Specs

Intel i5 2500K 3.7ghz
8GB Ram
1920x1080 monitor

Oh and is a h60 water cooler good for OC a cpu.

aevm · Jan 31, 2014

Yes h60 is good. However, a H80i would be even better, and it supports Corsair Link (a free download from Corsair, it allows you to adjust fan speed and the cooler's colors, very nice...)

You should get a single GTX 770 or GTX 780 rather than two weaker GTX 660s. You need a PSU with at least 42A for GTX 770 or GTX 780.

Here's a great card for 389 pounds:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn780oc3gd

CinnamonDanish92 · Jan 31, 2014

aevm :

Thanks on the help with the cpu oc i have a new h60 so i will stick with it rather than fork out for a different one, but thanks.

ok ill look into my psu first before i buy i have a seasonic so im sure its ok.

Embra · Jan 31, 2014

Get either the 770 or 780. Both will let you max all games at 1080p. The 780 being more "future"proof.

aevm · Jan 31, 2014

CinnamonDanish92 :

What kind of Seasonic? If it's rated 620W or more it's all you need.

lonewolf7 · Jan 31, 2014

I would prefer a single powerful card like GTX 770/780, consumes less power and hassle free.

I personally don't prefer liquid cooling as they have the fear of leaking, which may take out some valuable parts of your system. Generally if you are not into OC or into 3/4 way SLI, a air cooler will be sufficient for you. I would say CM's Hyper 212 Evo is the way to go.

BTW what is the make/model of PSU ?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.18 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (£389.00 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £414.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-31 19:51 GMT+0000)

aevm · Jan 31, 2014

He's got the H60 already.

The Gigabyte version in my post runs at 954 MHz, the Asus only 889 MHz. I'd stick with the Gigabyte, prices being identical.

CinnamonDanish92 · Jan 31, 2014

lonewolf7 :

aevm :

Sorry but do you think the h60 would be safe its a £300-400 gpu ?

aevm · Jan 31, 2014

The H60 is on the CPU. Your GPU, if you buy the one I linked, has an excellent cooler of its own and doesn't care at all about the H60. No worries there.

So tell us about the PSU, is it a 620W model?

CinnamonDanish92 · Jan 31, 2014

aevm :

lol yeah i know its for a cpu was worried it might leak could it do harm if it does onto the gpu that is ?, and i have a seasonic 620w psu this one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seasonic-S12II-620-ATX12V-Standard-Supply/dp/B003BIEOCI

aevm · Jan 31, 2014

It better not leak, I have a Corsair water cooler myself :ouch:

Excellent PSU. It has 48A, more than the recommended number for GTX 780. You'll be fine with it.

CinnamonDanish92 · Jan 31, 2014

aevm :

least im not alone

and thats great ill get it in another week or so just before theif is released.

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