Upgrade to high end GPU first or rest of system??

SemperHaze · Dec 22, 2015

Ok guys I have a question, I currently have enough money to either replace my GTX960 with a 980ti or instead, upgrade my Mobo + RAM + CPU + PSU. Which would be the best one to start with? I'm not sure of bottlenecking issues so here's my current specs -

Gigabyte H81M-S2PH Mobo
Intel core i5 4690@ 3.50ghz
16GB DDR3 RAM (not sure which brand, cheap I think)
850w PSU (not sure which brand, written in chinese I think)
Galax GTX 960 2GB
NZXT H440 case (recent purchase)

I have a budget of around $1500 AUD so a GTX980ti (probs gigabyte G1) will be around $1000. Will there be any compatibility issues if i get the GPU with my current system?
All other components without new GPU is around $1200.
Which should I go for first?

stl522013 · Dec 22, 2015

SemperHaze :

Your CPU and RAM are more than enough. Upgrade your GPU. Your PSU brand being written in Chinese may be a bad sign so you might want to consider replacing that.

stl522013 · Dec 22, 2015

Also, you may want to consider a Fury X. From what I have been told the Fury X is better than the 980 Ti after the last driver update, but I haven't seen any benchmarks yet.

airwalkrr · Dec 22, 2015

I'd go with the 980Ti. Your mobo/ram/cpu are good. I'd also probably replace the PSU if you don't know what brand it is. Check out the PSU Tier List for help in choosing a good PSU. The 980Ti uses a lot of juice.

010TheMaster010 · Dec 22, 2015

What you may want to do, is grab a better PSU (as that Chinese one is probably a low class PSU and you really don't want that powering your high end system) and allocate the rest of the budget to a GPU, my recommendation would be either a Fury X, or a non reference 980Ti(from a reputable company). Whichever you can get for cheaper.

A good choice for a PSU for you I found is this ( http://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products-details.phtml?id=10&bid=2&sid=65959&id2=1 )

stl522013 · Dec 22, 2015

If you are upgrading your PSU I highly recommend an EVGA GS or G2 PSU. They are both tier one, fully modular, 80+ Gold, and very good for the price. Also all of the wires are black and come in braided black sleeves. And instead of having to use zip ties, they come with black Velcro loops with "EVGA" in white letters on them for cable management.

airwalkrr · Dec 22, 2015

I have the EVGA G2 and can vouch for it being absolutely fantastic. Should be easily within your budget to upgrade your PSU to a G2 and get the new GPU.

Niklas_13 · Dec 22, 2015

i would agree with all the others guys

if i was going to buy a gtx 980 ti well i did but i would not use it with a off the wall PSU

no ZAPing my GPU

GL

stl522013 · Dec 22, 2015

airwalkrr :

Yeah. I have the 650w GS and I love it.

stl522013 · Dec 22, 2015

Yeah, you might want to upgrade your PSU. Having a cheap PSU in your system could blow something. And blowing a $600 GPU does not sound very fun lol.

SemperHaze · Dec 23, 2015

Holy crap, I wasn't expecting such a quick response! From the general consensus I think I'll be getting my new 980Ti + PSU

stl522013 (sorry I am bad with re-quotes xD) This is the PSU you guys were referring to? https://www.pccasegear.com/products/27992
I had originally planned to go with a Corsair like this http://www.centrecom.com.au/corsair-hx750i-750w-80-platinum-fully-modular-power-supply
but the EVGA one is much better price, is that a better option?

SemperHaze · Dec 23, 2015

stl522013 :

SemperHaze :

Your CPU and RAM are more than enough. Upgrade your GPU. Your PSU brand being written in Chinese may be a bad sign so you might want to consider replacing that.

Thanks I will be ordering my new http://www.centrecom.com.au/gigabyte-gtx-980ti-g1-gaming-6gb-gddr5-graphics-card tomorrow with a new quality PSU

airwalkrr · Dec 23, 2015

I know you are buying from Austalia but maybe there are holiday specials for a PSU. I just saw the GS on sale at newegg for the USA. http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-438-048&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=GD122315&cm_mmc=EMC-GD122315-_-index-_-itemnumber-_-17-438-048

Try a little bargain hunting. It's a great time of year to shop. And the retailers will only get more desperate by tomorrow.

SemperHaze · Dec 27, 2015

airwalkrr :

Picked up a Corsair HX750i for $190 AUD on sale

hopefully it does the job, platinum rated <3

airwalkrr · Dec 27, 2015

Yes the HXi is a first tier PSU. It ought to serve you well. By my estimate you should have some power overhead too so that's good.

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