Need some help deciding on a new GPU. (Forgive me, I'm dumb.)

Lylat97 · Nov 5, 2014

Hey all. My GTX 580 just bummed out on me, unfortunately, so I'm looking for a replacement. My current power supply unit is 750w and this is the motherboard that I currently have.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131614

These are the two cards I've been looking at.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125463&cm_re=gtx_770_windforce-_-14-125-463-_-Product

and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487077&cm_re=GTX_970-_-14-487-077-_-Product

Would either of these be compatible with my current motherboard? And if so, which card would you personally recommend? I've read great things about both, but I don't really know the difference in performance. (I'm not very bright when it comes to computer hardware.)

Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Ironsounds · Nov 5, 2014

Hello... Here is general performance chart http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html
Your PS is Fine with either card.

ArnoBaes · Nov 5, 2014

gtx970 is faaarrrrr better. And I can't imagine it not being compatible.

tyflikw · Nov 5, 2014

Agreed the 970 is definitely the way to go. For starters it's a 4gb card vs a 2gb.

Lylat97 · Nov 5, 2014

Awesome. Thanks so much, guys!

Joseph DeGarmo · Nov 5, 2014

That GTX 970 should be fantastic. Better hurry up and order now because it will be out of stock within the next few minutes.

Lylat97 · Nov 5, 2014

Thanks again for the feedback, everyone. If anyone might happen to read this, does it matter or make a difference whether I install the card normally or upside down? My old card was pre-installed upside down, and I was curious as to why. I'm unaware of the advantages or reasons for this. Thanks!

Ironsounds · Nov 5, 2014

Hello... Can you post a picture? Did you have a PICe Riser installed? the new card should fit right into your MB's PCIe x16 two slots, unless it is installed in a special case.

Ironsounds · Nov 5, 2014

Hello... Your new card will look and fit just like the GTX580 did... They did that to allow fitting in the first Slot and allowing more room for your CPU and Cooler... otherwize the 2-slot wide cards would overhang the other way. B )

Lylat97 · Nov 5, 2014

Ironsounds :

Ahh, got it. Thanks so much for your help, greatly appreciated!

Lylat97 · Nov 5, 2014

-edit-
(Sorry, I think I messed up my earlier post. Still unfamiliar with the forum layout)
Thanks for the help, everyone. You've all been awesome.

Lylat97 · Nov 5, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

Darn, looks like you were right. Was just about to purchase when the darn thing went out of stock haha. Yikes.

I may wait a bit for a restock or look elsewhere for another 970, but may I ask what your thoughts are on the 770 card? would it still be a decent upgrade from my old 580?

Joseph DeGarmo · Nov 5, 2014

Please see private message I sent you.

Lylat97 · Nov 5, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

Thanks so much! I sent you a reply.

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