EVGA GTX 750 FTW w/ACX or 750 Ti SC?

zeyuanfu · Aug 19, 2014

Hello,
I am choosing between two GPUs, The EVGA GTX 750 1 GB 128-bit GDDR5 FTW with ACX cooling (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487034) or the EVGA Superclocked GTX 750 Ti 2 GB GDDR5 128-bit (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487024). I will mainly be playing Minecraft and Watch_Dogs and a few FPS games. The only difference between the two cards are:
The price: the 750 is 5$ cheaper than the 750 Ti
The VRAM: the 750 Ti has 1 GB more
Core clock: the 750 has a bit higher clock
CUDA cores: the 750 Ti has 640 while the 750 only has 512
Effective memory clock: the 750 Ti has a higher clock
And the cooling: the 750 has ACX cooling while the Ti version has reference.
I WILL be overclocking the cards, so the frequency isn't really a factor to consider
I won't be running dual or triple monitors, BTW.
Is the 750 Ti worth the 1 GB more VRAM, the more CUDA cores at the expense of having a reference cooler?
And no, i can't get the 750 Ti FTW w/ACX because it's out of my GPU price range.

Thanks in advance.

TechyInAZ · Aug 19, 2014

Get the GTX 750 TI, the 2GB is a MUST for watch dogs and other demanding games, 1GB isn't going to cut it.

zeyuanfu · Aug 19, 2014

TechyInAZ :

Why not? I only have one display at less than 1080p...

TechyInAZ · Aug 19, 2014

zeyuanfu :

what is your res? 1050P?

Still, get the 750 ti, it has a lot more cuda cores which make it faster than the fast clocked gtx 750.

And that 2GB will still be handy, because if you want to run the game with a lot of MSAA then that 2GB is still needed.

zeyuanfu · Aug 19, 2014

TechyInAZ :

zeyuanfu :

what is your res? 1050P?

Still, get the 750 ti, it has a lot more cuda cores which make it faster than the fast clocked gtx 750.

And that 2GB will still be handy, because if you want to run the game with a lot of MSAA then that 2GB is still needed.

1280x1024, and I'm running it off a Pentium 4 521...
MSAA is a type of anti-aliasing, right? If I don't use that, would it be OK?

Snipergod87 · Aug 19, 2014

Oh no a Pentium 4. I wish you good luck. Honestly with a Pentium 4, a normal 750 will be bottle necked by the CPU.

TechyInAZ · Aug 19, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Oh boy, sorry bud but a Pentium 4 will give you an absolutely horrible gaming experience, games won't run on it.

My advice, go on the web and research what you really need to play those games, then come back to the forums.

Yes MSAA is anti aliasing.

A Pentium 4 can't even run windows 8, that should give you an idea.

Rybo · Aug 19, 2014

Forgot the video card, get a new CPU.

zeyuanfu · Aug 19, 2014

No, I'm going to build a computer, I'm using the P4 just to get parts and everything

, sorry if I confused you.

TechyInAZ · Aug 19, 2014

zeyuanfu :

That's ok. What is your new rigs specs?

zeyuanfu · Aug 19, 2014

TechyInAZ :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99)
Other: PSU tester ($7.99)
Total: $322.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-19 14:33 EDT-0400
The case comes from Amazon, PCPP just doesn't have that price in its databases.
I hope that you won't mind recommending me a decent PSU for ~50$

Rybo · Aug 19, 2014

In that case i would buy the 750ti if I were you. You get more power. Also for a psu you would do well with this unit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012
Also this 500 watt will give you a little bit of upgrade room if you ever decide to.

Rybo · Aug 19, 2014

zeyuanfu :

TechyInAZ :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99)
Other: PSU tester ($7.99)
Total: $322.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-19 14:33 EDT-0400
The case comes from Amazon, PCPP just doesn't have that price in its databases.
I hope that you won't mind recommending me a decent PSU for ~50$

Curious do you plan to get a i5 in the future to overclock? You picked a z97 board for that pentium. If you don't you could pick something cheaper and get 8gbs of ram.

zeyuanfu · Aug 20, 2014

Rybo :

zeyuanfu :

Curious do you plan to get a i5 in the future to overclock? You picked a z97 board for that pentium. If you don't you could pick something cheaper and get 8gbs of ram.

Yes, I plan to OC every one of the CPUs I can get my hands on, so I'll OC the Pentium and my goal for 2015 or 2016 is to upgrade to a Core i5-4690K or maybe a K Broadwell CPU.

zeyuanfu · Aug 20, 2014

Rybo :

That PSU is made by HEC

Would the EVGA Supernova 750 B2 work and is it reliable?

zeyuanfu · Aug 20, 2014

I'd be ready to jump up to 60-70 for a reliable PSU, though.

Rybo · Aug 20, 2014

Here you go man http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-093-_-Product

Here's another option if youre interested http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194109&cm_re=modular_psu-_-17-194-109-_-Product

zeyuanfu · Aug 20, 2014

Rybo :

Thanks, but it'll only fit my needs for a year, two or three at max. I really don't think it'll handle SLI (unless if it's Maxwell cards) and I already picked out the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B2 with help from the TH community.
For the GPU, I'll be going with the 750 Ti. Thank you to everyone who answered!
Edit: It was the Seasonic unit that will only fit my needs for a year

Rybo · Aug 20, 2014

zeyuanfu :

Alright no problem. I plan to upgrade my power supply to a supernova as well very soon

.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-ATX12V-Supply-110-B1-0750-VR/dp/B00K85X23O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408554523&sr=8-2&keywords=evga+750+watt

zeyuanfu · Aug 20, 2014

Rybo :

zeyuanfu :

Alright no problem. I plan to upgrade my power supply to a supernova as well very soon

.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-ATX12V-Supply-110-B1-0750-VR/dp/B00K85X23O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408554523&sr=8-2&keywords=evga+750+watt

Although I just MIGHT consider the Triathlor. I'm checking reviews on it.

zeyuanfu · Aug 20, 2014

The only thing that bugs me a bit is that it has two rails, it can't handle a 780 on one

...

Rybo · Aug 20, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC-ImSeYn2A

zeyuanfu · Aug 20, 2014

Rybo :

It still can't

780 requires at least 42 amps on each rail...

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