UPGRADING - GTX 550 TI to Zotac GTX 760 OC 2GB

Dan010101 · Sep 12, 2014

Hi guys I need an opinion on upgrading from the GTX 550 ti to a GTX 660 ftw and whether there will be any issues with my current system.

Here are all my specs;

CPU - AMD Phenom II x4 B60 Edition 3.3ghz
Memory - 8GB RAM
GPU - Nvidia Geforce GTX 550 TI 1GB
Motherboard - Asus m4n68t-m le v2
PSU - 500W

The reason I want the gtx 660 is for better FPS in bigger games like BF3 also being able to use higher graphic settings and improving overall performance.

This is my main question;
Looking at my system specs, if I were to upgrade to a GTX 660 would there be any bottlenecking with the cpu or any waste of performance. Is the rest of my system up to the standard of the GTX 660 without holding back some of it's potential?

This is my first time upgrading my GPU and want to make sure everything is ok, so if theres anything else you guys need to know just ask.
Detailed and specific answers would be appreciated.

Thanks, Dan.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 12, 2014

No you will be fine.

Dan010101 · Sep 12, 2014

So my CPU will still be able to get the best out of the 660?

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 12, 2014

Sure can.

Dan010101 · Sep 12, 2014

That's good to hear.

silentorange18 · Sep 13, 2014

If you upgrading GPU be sure atleast 2 tier different its worth to upgrade than upgrading to same gen

Dan010101 · Sep 13, 2014

Not sure what you mean silent. I understand that 660 is a whole generation above the 550ti ? also 1 tier above right? due to the 660 not 550 ?

silentorange18 · Sep 13, 2014

I dont think 1 tier is make a big different 30FPS from your current card is more worth to buy than other

Dan010101 · Sep 13, 2014

what do you recommend?

silentorange18 · Sep 13, 2014

If you afford GTX 770/R9 280X or higher this will give you a massive difference from your current card

Dan010101 · Sep 13, 2014

I can't afford the 770 at the moment.

I am now thinking about getting the GTX 760 OC 2GB, what are your thoughts? surely this must be a big upgrade compared to the 550 ti 1GB?

Also, what would be better;

GTX 660 EVGA FTW edition or the GTX 760 OC?

silentorange18 · Sep 13, 2014

GTX 760 is like a GTX 660 TI so 2GB vram make a difference specially on gaming with some setting tweaks

Dan010101 · Sep 13, 2014

silentorange18 :

Ok

Below is the card I am looking at getting, it seems this would be the best bet at the moment.

Is Zotac a good brand?

http://www.ebuyer.com/642889-zotac-gtx-760-oc-2gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-hdmi-displayport-pci-e-graphics-zt-70405-10p

silentorange18 · Sep 13, 2014

Zotac is good brand but if you afford ASUS or PALIT i stick to this than ZOTAC

Nvidia reference cooler on GTX 760 is cheap it throttle GPU speed on high temp so avoid that type of cooler

Dan010101 · Sep 13, 2014

So there will be no problems with the Zotac cooler, that one you are describing is specifically the nvidia ?

I think I'll buy this Zotac gtx 760 OC then.

silentorange18 · Sep 13, 2014

Its aftermarket cooler i dont say this is bad but if you afford better brand i will go on it first reason is quality of component use second is warranty

Dan010101 · Sep 13, 2014

Ok, thanks for the advice.

I want to check one more thing

Will my current motherboard (In OP) be big enough to fit the Zotac 760 in and also is 500W enough to power it efficiently as well as my Phenom ii x4 b60 3.3ghz being ok to power the gpu with no bottlenecking?

UPGRADING - GTX 550 TI to Zotac GTX 760 OC 2GB

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