Is gtx 960 2GB enough for modding and recording GTA V on 1080p 60 fps?

NonTechSavvySheep · Jun 24, 2016

As the title said. I want to mess around in GTA V. Add some mods, recording gameplay using shadow play and want to play the game at 1080p or 1600x900.
Is 2gb vram enough?

n0ns3ns3 · Jun 24, 2016

you won't be able to run at 60fps on high settings.

ema21del9 · Jun 24, 2016

You won't achieve max settings in 1080p with a 960, at least get a 970.

n0ns3ns3 · Jun 24, 2016

I'd say that RX 480 will be both cheaper and better performing than 970.

EvooHD · Jun 24, 2016

GTX 1070 and you are good to go...

Yea the RX 480 will be lower price for sure 2GB for only 199$ and 8GB for 226$ +/-
But if you like NVIDIA Features like (Shadowplay, GeForce Expierience ,etc) then go with 1070 , its little bit more expensive but its higher quality.!

edit: dont buy reference model, look in this list for more information about (GTX 1070 models and price)
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-3047729/nvidia-geforce-gtx-1000-series-megathread-faq-resources.html#17902598

if you love the Shadowplay then 99% go with GTX 1070.! you will be happy for years.
for performance the RX 480 and GTX 1070 is the same, there no such benchamarks only theorys, so dont listen if someone says 480 will beat 1070. That will not happen , why? Because its AMD. And NVIDIA is more supported for AAA+ Title games.

*AMD* - Price
*NVIDIA* - Quality

NonTechSavvySheep · Jun 24, 2016

Okay, I wasn't planning on max or very high settings. Just high settings
It seems youtube video I watch are inaccurate then. It says 1080p 60 fps with gtx 960.
Anyway if I choose gtx1070,gtx 970 or gtx 960
Could you recommend good and affordable psu?

I can't buy better gpu because the PSU budget is holding me back.I can only afford 600 -650watt only if I buy be quiet pure power. I'm not sure if it is reliable?

ema21del9 · Jun 24, 2016

Don't believe everything you see in youtube.

lucas_7_94 · Jun 24, 2016

550W from a good brand can handle GTX 1070/970/960. Search EVGA Supernova B2 or XFX TS/ProSeries.

EvooHD · Jun 24, 2016

NonTechSavvySheep :

A budget power supply can become very expensive if it fails and damages parts.
Try to buy a tier 1 or 2 psu from a list such as this:

I suggest you look in here : http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-l...

something like (seasonic, silverstone, XFX , EVGA SuperNova) will do good.

for budget ( XFX TS 650W +80 GOLD ) its good.

n0ns3ns3 · Jun 24, 2016

this PSU is very good : http://pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze
It will run any single GPU system you build.
You can't get decent PSU for less than 50$.

NonTechSavvySheep · Jun 24, 2016

So any power suppy recommendation for all the gpu I mention?
I was about to choose be quiet pure power ( I can't afford dark power) or super flower silver green.

Any other suggestion?
Btw I don't live in US. So the price is not in $

EvooHD · Jun 24, 2016

NonTechSavvySheep :

U cant go wrong with PSU if you chose (Silverstone, Seasonice, XFX, EVGA ,etc from Tier 1 , 2)
Just make sure its 12V rail (AMP) is above 40.

n0ns3ns3 mentioned the psu from seasonic is very good, for the price.
SeaSonic S12II 620W is 48A. on 12V rail.. its plenty.

Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163 · Jun 24, 2016

We can't recommend anything, because prices aren't the same as they're in the US, or other parts of the world.

NonTechSavvySheep · Jun 24, 2016

A budget power supply can become very expensive if it fails and damages parts.
Try to buy a tier 1 or 2 psu from a list such as this:

I suggest you look in here : http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-l...

something like (seasonic, silverstone, XFX , EVGA SuperNova) will do good.

for budget ( XFX TS 650W +80 GOLD ) its good.

The link you provided is broken, but I think I have seen the psu I mentioned in tier 1.
Be quiet dark power is tier 1. But pure power idk if it's tier 2

See that's the problem you mentioned. I can only buy better PSU if I buy less powerful GPU.
And I agree PSU is not something we should cheap out.

EvooHD · Jun 24, 2016

NonTechSavvySheep :

Oh ,didnt see that.
Here the link is fixed http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html?_ga=1.25313917.1743221146.1466347232

U should look at Tier 1, and Tier 2 list.

Dark Power Pro P10 / 850w FSP (550w - 750w) / Seasonic (850w - 1200w)
Dark Power Pro P11 850w FSP

its also good PSU, for sure. If in your country u can buy on of these badboys, for good price, u are good to go.

Edit: Pure power is low quality psu. I would stay away from it.

NonTechSavvySheep · Jun 24, 2016

n0ns3ns3 mentioned the psu from seasonic is very good, for the price.
SeaSonic S12II 620W is 48A. on 12V rail..

Wow,tbh that was about my budget. The price is sinilar like be quiet pure power and superflower in my country. The price difference between regular and full modular is tiny.

EvooHD · Jun 24, 2016

NonTechSavvySheep :

Sounds good, SeaSonic is very good psu.

Its very good PSU for the price.!
Its 12V rail is 48A`mps... which is plenty of room.

Friend of mine, using the same PSU , and its just amazing.

NonTechSavvySheep · Jun 24, 2016

Wow there are so many good answers here. I can't decide which answers is the best.
Thanks to EvooHD for telling me about be quiet pure power. So the quality is similar like be quiet straight power then.

I think I will use that seasonic. Considering the price is similar and far more reliable. Btw one last question.
I just checked
Seasonic S12II-620 620W - Bronze

Seasonic M12II-620 Evo Edition 620W Full Modular - Bronze

If I convert it to usd. The difference is less than $10
Is the full modular much better?
Just in case if I want to remove it to another case or something.
Any idea?

Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163 · Jun 24, 2016

Buy the XFX 550W, XFX 650W. Seasonic brand are usually overpriced, when there are better alternatives. Check if that's the case.

NonTechSavvySheep · Jun 24, 2016

Suzuki.
Thanks for the recommendation. I don't blame you
Funny thing is the one you recommend actually are more expensive than seasonic. Maybe that's because I don't live in US

EvooHD · Jun 24, 2016

NonTechSavvySheep :

The diference between Full modular ,is more comfortable, because of the clean wirings u can do.
They both is good psu for the price and performance.

I will go for the new Evo (Full Modular)
look here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1431930/seasonic-m12-ii-bronze-evo-edition-gm2-and-am2

Also the Evo has (Double 12V rail )
1) 24 A
2) 24 A
total of 48A (and maximum power of 576 W)
Total continuous power ( of 620 W)

So i say, if the 10$ is not much for you, go for EVO Edition.
or take Seasonic S12II-620 620W - Bronze

U cant go wrong. They are good psu.

SeaSonic psu cant fail , like cheap PSU with more Power.
Good luck

EDIT: U can also check this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmUNL57hnkM
YouTube video ,Overview of M12II 620, and u can get visual how the psu look and how, the Full Modular works.. Also shes great of Overviewing.

NonTechSavvySheep · Nov 28, 2016

n0ns3ns3 :

\\thanks, \i took your advice for both the GPU and PSU. the exact model as you mentioned. however I take sapphire rx 480 4 GB+ Nitro+OC. cause I will only play at 1080p. it should be able to handle GTA V at high settings right?

NonTechSavvySheep · Nov 28, 2016

n0ns3ns3 :

\\thanks, \i took your advice for both the GPU and PSU. the exact model as you mentioned. however I take sapphire rx 480 4 GB+ Nitro+OC. cause I will only play at 1080p. it should be able to handle GTA V at high settings right?

Is gtx 960 2GB enough for modding and recording GTA V on 1080p 60 fps?

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