gtx 780ti vs gtx 970

jvictorcm · Mar 15, 2015

man....., Im worried about something. I just noticed mine cx 600 isnt v2... also, its more then 1 year old. and after some ageing on that might be on tight timing for a 780ti.
After kinda knowing this, I started searching for a new PSU and found really few options and right now, I would be spending something around in those options:
780ti(zotac AMP!) + PSU (700W) = 366$ + 133$ ~= 500$
970(gigabyte g1) = 533$
What would you say? Does 30 bucks worth for it? here Im paying something around 0,16666$ per kwH. A difference between those would be 105W which after 9.5 hours would add 0,17$ bucks on my bill. saying that, 30 bucks would be really quick to reach it. Is it reaaally worth?

Full actual spec:
gtx 760
i5 4670
H81m-a
2x 4gb ram
HAF XB EVO
CX 600

RCFProd · Mar 15, 2015

Save your money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($310.19 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $390.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 18:41 EDT-0400

Suitable graphics card chosen for your case, you can still go with the Gigabyte G1 if you wish. The power supply is more than enough for this build, actually overkill but great one for the price.

jvictorcm · Mar 15, 2015

RCFProd :

I dont have that option. Im not from USA/CANADA :/ thats why I posted with my prices converted in dollar. :s

Outlander_04 · Mar 15, 2015

A GTX 970 performs marginally better , uses less power and will run on a 500 watt psu no problems at all

But read the newegg reviews of the zotac before you buy that one

RCFProd · Mar 15, 2015

Outlander_04 :

I recommended it for a reason, It's a good model graphics card.

Vic 40 · Mar 15, 2015

From what i know do they perform about the same.Why not try the 780 ti with that cx 600watt you have? It should be enough power for it combined with that cpu.

jvictorcm · Mar 15, 2015

Even with more then 1yo? As far as Im reading about that, after all uptime my pc had, its kinda on tight timing. With the 780ti the consumption would be 480-510W. That said, the 600W is getting lower performance over and over which would push me into a new PSU right the way or really really soon. (Im too scared from PSU issues.)

jvictorcm · Mar 15, 2015

RCFProd :

You talking about the zotac AMP! version of 780ti?

Bossyfins · Mar 15, 2015

Don't try a 780ti with a cx600.... The CX psu uses abd caps, and when it gets close to its max wattage, they blow out...

jvictorcm · Mar 15, 2015

Bossyfins :

hmmmmm. I didnt see anything about that on the overwattage tests for the cx600. But thx for the info.

jvictorcm · Mar 15, 2015

Also, I might add that I will buy anyways The Witcher 3 that right now is coming with the gtx 900s

jvictorcm · Mar 15, 2015

Outlander_04 :

All reviews shows that for 1080p the 780ti is still better for some good margin. Also the AMP! looks pretty solid on all reviews (or isnt it?)

Vic 40 · Mar 15, 2015

jvictorcm :

How do you get to those numbers? Looking at reviews do they not go over 400watts in games,even with furmark.
If you want a new psu fine,it's up to you if you want to be sure,just saying.

jvictorcm · Mar 15, 2015

Vic 40 :

Every PSU calculator Ive found on 90% tdp (which is usually the measure) gave me that feedback :3

Vic 40 · Mar 16, 2015

Psu calculators calculate the rcommended wattage for the psu,not what your system is using,they keep an overhead in the calculation.That 510watt is what a psu wattage should be,not what the pc is using.

jvictorcm · Mar 16, 2015

Vic 40 :

Yep, I know. My only worry is about the price for each as I posted. Its 33$ different between those and I guess I cant trust enough my more then 1yo cx600 for this 780ti AMP (which is highly oced).

I guess that the best option would be 970 exoc from Galax or 970 g1 from gigabyte and later get a decent PSU. It has more headroom I guess.

Bossyfins · Mar 16, 2015

Actually, I would get a good PSU first, so you do not risk your components from getting damaged, and then get the 970

sadams04 · Mar 16, 2015

jvictorcm :

If you are gaming at 1080, then you are absolutely overthinking things. Consider the GTX 960 4GB before stepping anywhere close to a GTX 780Ti, GTX 970 or GTX 980. They are very powerful cards, but if you aren't gaming at 2k resolution or on multiple monitors it is way overkill. ...for that matter, the GTX 960 could still be considered overkill for some 1080 applications. The GTX 960 would also be your lowest on power consumption.

RCFProd · Mar 16, 2015

sadams04 :

1080p = 2k

GTX 960 is okay for 1080p but not great.

GTX 970 is perfect for 1080p higher than 60 fps, up to 120-144 fps.

Better price/perfomance ratio than the GTX 780 Ti.

jvictorcm · Mar 16, 2015

RCFProd :

sadams04 :

1080p = 2k

GTX 960 is okay for 1080p but not great.

GTX 970 is perfect for 1080p higher than 60 fps, up to 120-144 fps.

Better price/perfomance ratio than the GTX 780 Ti.

Better performance/ratio even considering the prices Ive provided?

Bossyfins · Mar 16, 2015

Kinda. The 970 should be cheaper if i am not mistaken, but once you oc it, it becomes marginally close to a 780 ti. and beats it in many tests

jvictorcm · Mar 16, 2015

Bossyfins :

WTF, all reviews from the cx600 are more then fine from a mild build without any sort of OC. even on overload. My build isnt getting anywhere near 450W and the PSU is proven to reach 650W easly Oo
coming to the 970 would be even less power. 30W less lol

Bossyfins · Mar 16, 2015

Not the point though. How old are those builds. Fairly new. The caps used on the CX line blow out really fast. You can risk it, but I would not risk it..

jvictorcm · Mar 16, 2015

Bossyfins :

I found a nice deal on that 780ti. also, considering that for you guys its 350$ and right now a dollar is 3,22 in my country, 533 isnt a bad price LOL QQ

RCFProd · Mar 17, 2015

jvictorcm :

The GTX 970 promises roughly the same performance while it is more efficient than the 780 Ti. It's a no brainer actually. No clue why you are still aiming for a 780 Ti.

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