gtx 770 compatibility and model issues

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Dear forum gurus ,
I am planning to buy a gtx 770 ( not sure on the model yet propably the gigabyte one ) in order to replace my gt 640 and I am not sure it's compatible with my system . I got [/url]www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4050#ov][/url] this motherboard with an 600W Power Supply [/url]http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001858[/url]and i7 3820[/url]http://ark.intel.com/products/63698/Intel-Core-i7-3820-Processor-10M-Cache-up-to-3_80-GHz[/url] ( I don't know if cpu matters) . I am interested in knowing more about it's compatibility and the best model out there . Thanks for your time and I am looking forward to reading your answers .
 
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I see, I thought you were building a new PC. Yes, the 770 and basically any other video card with PCI express x16 will work. The 770 is a great GPU for the money but if you can afford more than $350, then obviously a GTX 780 or R9 290 would be something to consider.

As for the best performing 770, in my opinion is Asus. I have owned 3 different GPUs with the Asus Direct CUII cooler and they all perform very well. There are other non-reference coolers like the Gigabyte Windforce that have 3 fans or that have larger and better fans like the EVGA ACX some of which will give you slightly better GPU core temps but the Asus seems to have the best VRAM and VRM cooling on top of one of the best GPU core coolers. Not just that, their VRM...
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What purpose will this PC serve for you? If you are using it for gaming you really do not need a LGA 2011 platform at all. A LGA 1155 or 1150 will do just fine as well as any i5 from gen. 6 (Sandy Bridge) and up. If you are using it as a workstation or as a small business server then this is a great PC that can double as a gaming rig easily. But as just a gaming/regular home/office PC, you will get similar performance with an i5 and the same GTX 770.
 
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A friend of mine actually told me about my cpu but I wasn't the one to build the pc 2 years ago... I was 16 and didnt bother learning stuff about pcs so now I am stuck with a cpu which is good but as you said I could have gotten sth more related to my gaming needs

 
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Hi,
1) Yes, it's compatible and the GTX770 is a great card. I recommend the ASUS version.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx770dc2oc2gd5

Review (9.6/10): http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_770_Direct_Cu_II_OC/32.html

(It's got a BACKPLATE to prevent warping of the circuit board, and other good quality parts.)

2) The compatibility requirements are:
a) Motherboard has a "x16" PCIe slot (which almost all do)
b) The Power Supply has the proper PCIe connectors (x6 and x8 I believe for the GTX770).

3) GAMING.
I assume this is for gaming otherwise it's pointless. Here's my general tips on tuning game quality:
a) Run game and run FRAPS
b) Game to MAXIMUM QUALITY, and VSYNC OFF.
c) Does game stay above 60FPS? (IF yes, we're done so turn VSYNC ON)

d) IF NO, then play with the quality settings (anti-aliasing, PhysX etc.) for the best balance to stay above 60FPS 90% of the time.
e) Then force on Adaptive VSYNC for the game.

There are other ways to tweak including VSYNC OFF completely which feels less sluggish but has screen tearing. Cheers.
 
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I see, I thought you were building a new PC. Yes, the 770 and basically any other video card with PCI express x16 will work. The 770 is a great GPU for the money but if you can afford more than $350, then obviously a GTX 780 or R9 290 would be something to consider.

As for the best performing 770, in my opinion is Asus. I have owned 3 different GPUs with the Asus Direct CUII cooler and they all perform very well. There are other non-reference coolers like the Gigabyte Windforce that have 3 fans or that have larger and better fans like the EVGA ACX some of which will give you slightly better GPU core temps but the Asus seems to have the best VRAM and VRM cooling on top of one of the best GPU core coolers. Not just that, their VRM components are probably the best you can get. They only use top of the line capacitors and other parts for the voltage regulation which allows you to push it slightly more than other GTX 770s out there. The only downside is their warranty repair service if anything ever goes wrong. There is a way around that, though, you need to find a way to get in touch with their California HQ office and not their 3rd party repair center in Indiana.

The Asus is great if you plan on any type of OC'ing. If you are just planning on running the 770 stock and never tweaking the clocks or voltages then any GTX 770 will be just like the reference one from Nvidia. In fact, the cheapest reference model with a 3 year warranty would be the best one to get since they all perform about the same at stock clocks with only slight variations in temps. EVGA usually makes both a reference and a couple versions of their ACX for each card. For a reference design, I'd go with EVGA.
 
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