Looking to Upgrade from GTX760 to GTX980

Xenxambus · Apr 24, 2015

Hi,

I have been thinking of upgrading my GPU and would like to know what steps are needed to ensure everything will be okay in regards to compability to the components I currently have e.g. PSU, Motherboard etc.

PC Specs:

Motherboard: Asus Z87-K
Case: Corsair 300R
PSU: Corsair CX600
RAM: 2x4GB

If there is any more info that needs to be added, please ask!

Thank you

turkey3_scratch · Apr 24, 2015

Buy a higher quality power supply, like a 650-750W Seasonic PSU, or XFX. Or the G2 or B2 EVGA 750W Supernova power supplies.

Xenxambus · Apr 24, 2015

turkey3_scratch :

Thanks for your input, so my current PSU is insufficient? What about regarding motherboard compabilities?

turkey3_scratch · Apr 24, 2015

Xenxambus :

Motherboard will be perfectly fine. Power supply will be fine, as long as its relatively new and has signs of good life. Read this: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2416573/upgrading-gtx-980-600-psu.html

But if you ever start hearing noises from the power supply then buy a new one, but yours will be fine.

Shamar Holtz · Apr 24, 2015

I would say get a better PSu and then get 970 for cheaper

Xenxambus · Apr 25, 2015

turkey3_scratch :

Xenxambus :

Motherboard will be perfectly fine. Power supply will be fine, as long as its relatively new and has signs of good life. Read this: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2416573/upgrading-gtx-980-600-psu.html

But if you ever start hearing noises from the power supply then buy a new one, but yours will be fine.

I bought my PSU 2 years ago I believe, and if does need changing, which PSU would you recommend?

Xenxambus · Apr 25, 2015

Shamar Holtz :

I am considering GTX970 too as its roughly half the price of 980. Would it be worth it to get a 970 instead of 980? and whcih PSU would you recommend?

Shamar Holtz · Apr 25, 2015

It would be worth getting over the 980, the 980 is about 15%-20% better but i doubt is worth as much as sell prices are, but now that I think about it you wouldn't need a new psu with the 970

This would be my recommendation for you. A new PSU would be better for future upgrades and such but is not needed

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($295.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $354.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-25 15:37 EDT-0400

Xenxambus · Apr 26, 2015

Shamar Holtz :

It would be worth getting over the 980, the 980 is about 15%-20% better but i doubt is worth as much as sell prices are, but now that I think about it you wouldn't need a new psu with the 970

This would be my recommendation for you. A new PSU would be better for future upgrades and such but is not needed

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($295.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $354.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-25 15:37 EDT-0400

Thanks!

Shamar Holtz · Apr 26, 2015

Search

Looking to Upgrade from GTX760 to GTX980

Xenxambus

Reputable

Shamar Holtz

turkey3_scratch

Expert

Xenxambus

Reputable

turkey3_scratch

Expert

Shamar Holtz

Distinguished

Xenxambus

Reputable

Xenxambus

Reputable

Shamar Holtz

Distinguished

Xenxambus

Reputable

Shamar Holtz

Distinguished

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page