Will this GPU work on my system?

mitchiemojo · Oct 12, 2015

I am looking to buy an EVGA Nvidia GTX 970 ( http://goo.gl/G1LBI4 ) but I don't know if it will work on my system, the specifications are here:

CPU: Intel i3 4160 @ 3.6Ghz
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3
PSU: FSP500-60HHN
OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1

Thanks in advance.

Sergeant_Sneaky · Oct 12, 2015

I wouldn't run anything on that power supply, generic ones aren't safe and if they die, they can take your system with them. The 970 will be bottlenecked by the i3 anyway, maybe consider something like the GTX 950.

mitchiemojo · Oct 13, 2015

Sergeant_Sneaky :

Ok, thanks for your response, what about the MSI AMD R9 380 ( http://goo.gl/SkOPiZ )

Sergeant_Sneaky · Oct 13, 2015

mitchiemojo :

That would be less of a bottleneck than a 970 but you'll still need a new PSU.

mitchiemojo · Oct 13, 2015

Sergeant_Sneaky :

mitchiemojo :

That would be less of a bottleneck than a 970 but you'll still need a new PSU.

Is the 950 the best i can do at the moment then?

Sergeant_Sneaky · Oct 13, 2015

What games do you play/plan on playing, this will help me

mitchiemojo · Oct 14, 2015

Sergeant_Sneaky :

Well there is quite a few:
Grand Theft Auto 5
DayZ Standalone
Counter Strike: Global Offensive

And when they come out I'll also be playing:
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3
Rainbow Six Siege
Star Wars Battlefront

So really I need the best GPU I can get.

Sergeant_Sneaky · Oct 14, 2015

mitchiemojo :

The GTX 970 will benefit in these games, if you turn the settings up, but your 'lowest fps' may still drop under 60 at times in games like BF4. You could always upgrade the CPU later if needed. Don't forget a decent quality PSU, are you okay to choose one?

mitchiemojo · Oct 14, 2015

Sergeant_Sneaky :

mitchiemojo :

The GTX 970 will benefit in these games, if you turn the settings up, but your 'lowest fps' may still drop under 60 at times in games like BF4. You could always upgrade the CPU later if needed. Don't forget a decent quality PSU, are you okay to choose one?

If you could help me pick a PSU that would be great. But, if I can't upgrade my PSU what GPU do you recommend and could you give me a link to it if that is ok?

Sergeant_Sneaky · Oct 14, 2015

mitchiemojo :

Here is a tier 1 PSU that is of good quality and is powerful enough for your system: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-evga-supernova-g2-psu-fully-modular-80plus-gold-atx-sli-crossfire-ready.

If you would prefer to get a higher wattage in case of future upgrades, the 650w version is here: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w-evga-supernova-g2-fully-modular-80plus-gold-atx-power-supply-541a-single-plus12v-rail-140mm-dou

It's hard to say what the best GPU would be to use on that PSU as I don't know it's true quality, but something like the GTX 960 may be pushing it.

Rankin McKechnie · Oct 14, 2015

While that power supply should be enough to power your system in total, it's not a very good idea to use a general, everyday use power supply. The one you're looking at is not meant for high end power consumption processes, such as a high end graphics card. You'll want to buy a stronger, more versatile power supply just to be on the safe side.

I would personally recommend - from my own experiences - a power supply made by Corsair, Coolermaster or EVGA.

May I suggest:
EVGA 220-G2-0550-Y1 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438053
CORSAIR CSM Series CS550M 550W - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139059
Cooler Master V550 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171092

mitchiemojo · Oct 15, 2015

Sergeant_Sneaky :

mitchiemojo :

Here is a tier 1 PSU that is of good quality and is powerful enough for your system: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-evga-supernova-g2-psu-fully-modular-80plus-gold-atx-sli-crossfire-ready.

If you would prefer to get a higher wattage in case of future upgrades, the 650w version is here: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w-evga-supernova-g2-fully-modular-80plus-gold-atx-power-supply-541a-single-plus12v-rail-140mm-dou

It's hard to say what the best GPU would be to use on that PSU as I don't know it's true quality, but something like the GTX 960 may be pushing it.

So if I buy the EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 would I okay in buying the Asus STRIX GTX 960 http://www.scan.co.uk/products/2gb-asus-gtx-960-strix-directcu-ii-oc-pcie-30-7200mhz-gddr5-gpu-1253mhz-boost-1317mhz-cores-1024-3x-

Sergeant_Sneaky · Oct 15, 2015

mitchiemojo :

Sergeant_Sneaky :

mitchiemojo :

Here is a tier 1 PSU that is of good quality and is powerful enough for your system: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-evga-supernova-g2-psu-fully-modular-80plus-gold-atx-sli-crossfire-ready.

If you would prefer to get a higher wattage in case of future upgrades, the 650w version is here: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/650w-evga-supernova-g2-fully-modular-80plus-gold-atx-power-supply-541a-single-plus12v-rail-140mm-dou

It's hard to say what the best GPU would be to use on that PSU as I don't know it's true quality, but something like the GTX 960 may be pushing it.

So if I buy the EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 would I okay in buying the Asus STRIX GTX 960 http://www.scan.co.uk/products/2gb-asus-gtx-960-strix-directcu-ii-oc-pcie-30-7200mhz-gddr5-gpu-1253mhz-boost-1317mhz-cores-1024-3x-

Yes

mitchiemojo · Oct 16, 2015

Sergeant_Sneaky :

mitchiemojo :

Sergeant_Sneaky :

So if I buy the EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 would I okay in buying the Asus STRIX GTX 960 http://www.scan.co.uk/products/2gb-asus-gtx-960-strix-directcu-ii-oc-pcie-30-7200mhz-gddr5-gpu-1253mhz-boost-1317mhz-cores-1024-3x-

Yes

Okay thank you for your generosity and help

mitchiemojo · Oct 16, 2015

Sergeant_Sneaky :

mitchiemojo :

Sergeant_Sneaky :

So if I buy the EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 would I okay in buying the Asus STRIX GTX 960 http://www.scan.co.uk/products/2gb-asus-gtx-960-strix-directcu-ii-oc-pcie-30-7200mhz-gddr5-gpu-1253mhz-boost-1317mhz-cores-1024-3x-

Yes

Sorry but one last question, which GTX 960 do you recommend that I buy?

Sergeant_Sneaky · Oct 16, 2015

mitchiemojo :

Sergeant_Sneaky :

mitchiemojo :

Yes

Sorry but one last question, which GTX 960 do you recommend that I buy?

Any will do, I usually choose the cheapest one, I wouldn't go for a reference (Single fan) one again though.
I would say the Palit one because it's one of the cheapest ones that has a full sized cooler on it, I own one (GTX 980 version) and they run pretty cool, I get temps of around only 60c with my fan on a constant 45%. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-030-PL
Any of them will do, but I'd recommend one with at least two fans.

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