1st Time Upgrading my 1st Time Built Computer

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AngeleJR

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Hello guys, I'm new to this website. Anyway, I was thinging of finally upgrading my GPU. I've had the 660 SC for at least 6 months now. I'm thinking of upgrading it. I was thinking of maybe R9 290 or GTX 780. I'm gonna need the referrence design because I have a small form factor. Thanks in advance guys!

CPU: Intel 4770K @ 3.5

CPU Cooler: NH-L9i

Motherboard: GA-H97-D3h

Memory: 8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport Very Low Profile @ 1600 Mhz

Storage: 840 Evo SSD 500GB

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 SC 2GB

EVGA GeForce GTX 750 FTW with ACX Cooler [Non-TI] 2GB as a Physx decicated card

Case: Corsair Obsidian 350D

PSU: CX600M
 
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Given the choice, I'd go with the 780 for two reasons - a little less power consumption (you don't have a *huge* amount of headroom room with a 600W so a little bit give you more space as the PSU ages) and given that you have a small factor and want a reference card, the 290, while a very effective card, is also quite hot. Bigger deal for smaller form factors.
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Given the choice, I'd go with the 780 for two reasons - a little less power consumption (you don't have a *huge* amount of headroom room with a 600W so a little bit give you more space as the PSU ages) and given that you have a small factor and want a reference card, the 290, while a very effective card, is also quite hot. Bigger deal for smaller form factors.
 
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I see. I'll also be gaming on a single 1080P monitor for right now. How long would this card last me for?
 
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That's very true. I was looking into giving the red team a chance maybe this once. But since both of you are suggesting the 780, then I will go with the 780.
 
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