i have an gtx 960 2gb,i5-4690,G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB x2, 1tb hd, ASRock H97M Pro4 mobo. i need a new gpu 2gb is not cutting it, but i only have a Antec VP-450 450W, was woundering if i could run a MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T OC (299$) or am i stuck with a 960. only have 300$ to spend just bought a LG 25UM56-P Black 25" IPS . thank you for your time! another thought i had was, getting a r9 380x and a psu, would a 380x be better then a gtx 960(4 gb version)?
willl gtx 970 work with Antec VP-450 450W
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Both the GTX 970 and the R9-380x will be underpowered by the Antec 450W PSU. While Nvidia requires a 500W PSU for the GTX 970, that is the reference model only. http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-970/specifications
OC'ed versions will need more than that. Yes it will work, but you will be taking your PSU beyond its capabilities.
The R9-380X is a 190W card and requires a 550W or better PSU.
OC'ed versions will need more than that. Yes it will work, but you will be taking your PSU beyond its capabilities.
The R9-380X is a 190W card and requires a 550W or better PSU.
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Sticking with the GTX 960 is up to you. But the R9-380X (with the new PSU) would be a faster gamer than the GTX 960.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1596?vs=1592
But as long as you are changing the PSU, go with the GTX 970 if funds allow: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1595?vs=1592
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1596?vs=1592
But as long as you are changing the PSU, go with the GTX 970 if funds allow: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1595?vs=1592
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jaded77 :
sadly my budget is only 300$ 
. so looks like r9 380x and a new psu, thank you very much for your time
. so looks like r9 380x and a new psu, thank you very much for your time
The R9-380X is no slouch. Just not enough of an improvement over the GTX 960 to warrant an upgrade... imo. I'd save up some more and go with a card that is at least a 2 or 3 tier jump from your GTX 960 in this hierarchy chart: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html
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