Lowest physx card to pair with GTX 770/970

tical2399

Distinguished
Nov 20, 2009
1,081
0
19,460
Hey all, the title say it all. I'm looking for info on the lowest card that would work with a 770 or 970. I had a 660ti that I got as a swap from msi for a twice rma 7870 so I decided to use it for physx after I bought a 770.

Games played fine and I did notice a difference in fps when playing at 1440p. I've since put the 660ti in another build and gave to to my wife and I notice fps spike in heavy physx games. I'm not willing to get another 660ti, so I want to know whats the lowest card that will work with the 770 or the 970 i'm likely to upgrade to.

Lastly, let me say i'm not concerned about how many games use physx, i'm not interested in getting another 770 for sli, I do notice lower fps with physx so please don't say the 770 can handle it on its own. Any helpful answers are appreciated. Thanks
 
Solution
I would stick with a GTX 750 at minimum, not necessarily because it will give the best performance, but because it will use the least power and generate the least heat. Not sure about a 740, if that exists, but it's probably not a Maxwell card that I'm aware of.
http://alienbabeltech.com/main/using-maxwells-gtx-750-ti-dedicated-physx-card/
http://1pcent.com/?p=169
I would stick with a GTX 750 at minimum, not necessarily because it will give the best performance, but because it will use the least power and generate the least heat. Not sure about a 740, if that exists, but it's probably not a Maxwell card that I'm aware of.
http://alienbabeltech.com/main/using-maxwells-gtx-750-ti-dedicated-physx-card/
http://1pcent.com/?p=169
 
Solution

SladjanNG

Reputable
Dec 21, 2014
7
0
4,520
gtx 750ti is the best deal for physx. Since you will be using it for physx buy one whit 1gb because it's cheaper, try to find a shorter version (one fan) so it will occupy less room in your case thus allowing more airflow for your main card.