GeForce gtx 970 the way to go?

Magical_waffle · Sep 26, 2014

Graphics Card: SAPPHIRE 100352-3L Radeon HD 7950 3GB 384-it it GDDR5
CPU: AMD 6350 Six core 3.9 GHz
RAM: Only 4 gibs of DDR3
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43

've been really thinking only completely rebuilding my computer to help my frames on arma 3. But i figured i would just upgrade my graphics card first and go from there.
Here is my current build as of today.

My friend has almost the same setup but has two 290s. Is it work getting the 970? Have any other suggestions? My budget is 500 bucks.

Imon750 · Sep 26, 2014

970 970 970 hands down, and another 4 GB RAM stick

LukaBoki · Sep 26, 2014

MSI GTX 970 is the way to go.
And buy a new kit of RAM,4GB was more than enough 4 years ago,now it's not good if you have 4GB of RAM.

LukaBoki · Sep 26, 2014

Imon750 :

I wouldn't get another stick,I would get a completely new kit.

Imon750 · Sep 26, 2014

But if you'd be going rather cheaply, there's the AMD alternative with a little inferior, but passable performance with cheapness in R9 280(Overclock it at home)

LukaBoki · Sep 26, 2014

@Imon750 Not a good option.

Joseph DeGarmo · Sep 26, 2014

The GTX 970 gives you the best performance for the money right now. ASUS and MSI cards are getting acclaimed reviews right now. The EVGA GTX 970 SSC cards are wickedly fast (probably the fastest of all the models), but the quality is pretty much hit and miss right now since some people complain about coil whine with some of the ACX models. Mine is good, though.

JackNaylorPE · Sep 26, 2014

You decide

The 970 is a card that we haven't seen the likes of before....

- It's 25% faster than previous generation
- It's overclocking 25% and more on the review sites
- It scales 88% in SLI

MSI and Gigabyte are getting the best reviews .... Asus, as typical since the 7xx series, has grossly underclocked their card and EVGA's is defective .... the heat sink only covers 2/3 of the GPU.

Imon750 · Sep 26, 2014

GTX 970 399$, R9 280 279$ (Newegg) don't say money isn't a factor please!!!!!!!!!! I'm a begger

Magical_waffle · Sep 26, 2014

@LukaBoki what are you suggesting then?

Magical_waffle · Sep 26, 2014

I ment 8 gigs of ram!!!!! Sorry guys!

Imon750 · Sep 26, 2014

Yup, get an 8GB and happy gaming with your new 970 (Y)

Magical_waffle · Sep 26, 2014

@imon750 are you saying I should get another 8 gigs of ram? I already have 8.

LukaBoki · Sep 26, 2014

I would suggest an MSI or ASUS GTX 970.
Best card for money right now and it is extremely power efficient for such a powerful GPU,it has higher potential for OCing,it produces less heat and it stays cool,all thanks to the ~140W TDP.
I mean,it is comparable with the 780 Ti and it's stronger than the R9 290X.
There is no other option.
Also,get some new RAM,like the G.Skill Sniper 1600 MHz 2x4GB.Getting another stick of the same exact RAM doesn't necessarily mean that it's gonna work.RAM manufacturers sell RAM in kit of 2x4,4x4,2x8 etc,because they've tested it already and it worked fine.If you get the same exact RAM(same timing,same freq,same latency) seperately,no one can guarantee that it'll work.
Again,new RAM is a better option than getting another stick of 4GB.
You should also start saving money for a better CPU and mobo.And for a 750W PSU so you can SLI the 970 and get some killer performance.
But,when the time comes,you'll post a new thread and we will tell you what's the best option.

Imon750 · Sep 26, 2014

umm no, I meant, get only 8GB not 16, communication error. I'm sure it was entirely my fault.. Quoting LukaBoki. on every point.

Magical_waffle · Sep 26, 2014

I have a kit of the g.skill 2x4gb. And already have a750 watt psu.

JackNaylorPE · Sep 26, 2014

LukaBoki :

2133 RAM is oft same or cheaper than 1600 in 2 x 4Gb ... almost always at 2 x 8 GB (ignoring the off brands)

2 x 4 GB DDR3-1600 CAS 9 - $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
2 x 4 GB DDR3-2133 CAS 9 - $87 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226200

2 x 8GB DDR3-2133 CAS 9 - $155 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568
2 x 8GB DDR3-2133 CAS 9 - $155 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226200

Don't hold off long on the PSU.... the $50 EVGA B2 at $50 won't be on special for long. That's a $100 + PSU with a 9.5 jonnyguru Build Quality Rating

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438028

LukaBoki · Sep 26, 2014

Wait a sec now.
You have 2x4GB of G.Skill RAM in your house,but only 4GB is installed in your PC?
And what is the 750W PSU? I'm guessing it's the CX750,right?

Magical_waffle · Sep 27, 2014

The psu is a capstone 750 and the ram I have installed is g.skill rip jaws 2x4gb DDR3 1600

LukaBoki · Sep 27, 2014

Great PSU,no need to upgrade,it's gonna support SLI.
Great RAM too,but why did you say:"RAM: Only 4 gibs of DDR3"? :??:

Magical_waffle · Sep 27, 2014

I copied and pasted off it from one of my older post. Sorry!

LukaBoki · Sep 27, 2014

Lol.
Doesn't matter,stick with the RAM and the PSU you got,get the MSI 970 Twin Frozr V and get ready to kick some ass.

Also,do consider changing the CPU and MoBo sometime soon.Make sure you get a MoBo that supports SLI so you can another 970 and eat thru any game.
But again,when the time comes,you'll make a new thread and we'll tell you what's the best option.

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