gpu upgrade for i5-2500k

[chicony]

Hey! Im the first time here!

My hardware:

PSU: XFX Core 550W 120mm 80+
Memory: Corsair 2x4GB, 1600MHz DDR3, CL9, XMS3 Heat Spreader
Cooling: Thermaltake Contac 29 BP (Soc.775/Soc.1366/Soc.AM3/Soc.1156/Soc.1155, 1 x 25mm, 800 - 2000 RPM, 33.2dB)
Procesor: Intel CORE I5 2500K 3.3GHz LGA1155 BOX - (I OC'd to 4.4)
Mobo: ASRock P67 PRO3 (B3) Intel P67 LGA 1155
Case: Zalman Z9 PLUS
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX560 Ti 1GB GV-N560UD-1GI - (a bit OC)

I really thinking about repleace my current GPU to 970gtx, so I have a few questions.

1. My PC will handle this GPU?
2. There will be a limit/bottleneck of my CPU and the rest hardware for my new GPU?
3. What version of 970 gtx is the best? (thinking about MSI)
4. It will fit my computer case?

sorry for my english, thanks for help!

 

[Tacticall993]

Hey! Im the first time here!

My hardware:

PSU: XFX Core 550W 120mm 80+
Memory: Corsair 2x4GB, 1600MHz DDR3, CL9, XMS3 Heat Spreader
Cooling: Thermaltake Contac 29 BP (Soc.775/Soc.1366/Soc.AM3/Soc.1156/Soc.1155, 1 x 25mm, 800 - 2000 RPM, 33.2dB)
Procesor: Intel CORE I5 2500K 3.3GHz LGA1155 BOX - (I OC'd to 4.4)
Mobo: ASRock P67 PRO3 (B3) Intel P67 LGA 1155
Case: Zalman Z9 PLUS
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX560 Ti 1GB GV-N560UD-1GI - (a bit OC)

I really thinking about repleace my current GPU to 970gtx, so I have a few questions.

1. My PC will handle this GPU?
2. There will bea limit of my CPU and the rest hardware for my new GPU?
3. What version of 970 gtx is the best?
4. It will fit my computer case?

sorry for my english, thanks for help!

Your English is perfect bro.

Here are your answers ;
1. Your PC will definitely handle this upgrade, but I would get a 600 Watt PSU just in case.
2. Your GPU/ CPU will not bottleneck ( limit) each other, they are a perfect match.
3. In my opinion the MSI GTX 970 is the best. (looking wise and performance wise)
4. Your case will be perfect for the card, with .5 to 1 inch of free space.

 

[chicony]

Thanks for quick answer! I will buy MSI GTX 970 tomorrow!

I think after buying this 970gtx I should upgrade the rest of my PC if the new CPUs will show up (Skylake) This is a good option?
But I will need probably to change to new Mobo, PSU and maybe Cooling? I'm right?

 

[Tacticall993]

Thanks for quick answer! I will buy MSI GTX 970 tomorrow!

I think after buying this 970gtx I should upgrade the rest of my PC if the new CPUs will show up (Skylake) This is a good option?
But I will need probably to change to new Mobo, PSU and maybe Cooling? I'm right?

You will definitely need a new motherboard with Sky lake. If you plan to upgrade to sky lake you will also need to buy a new fan... etc. Hope i helped buddy and enjoy your new graphics card!

 

[1LiquidPC]

1. Your PC will handle it just fine.
2. You really shouldn't have much of a bottleneck for now w/ a new 970.
3. The Asus Strix, Gigabyte G1, MSI, and EVGA ACX are all popular....using EVGA myself. Depends on what price your looking at and cooling capability.
4. It will fit in your case fine. You can fit cards using a max length of 11.4 inches.

 

[chicony]

I'm really glad that you helped me very much guys! I really hope that my new 970gtx will wait for the new generation of intel processor I know i5-2500k is still a beast but it should be upgraded in some time.

 

[Tacticall993]

I'm really glad that you helped me very much guys! I really hope that my new 970gtx will wait for the new generation of intel processor I know i5-2500k is still a beast but it should be upgraded in some time.

Anytime

 

[chicony]

Solved! Thanks again!

 

[Tacticall993]

Solved! Thanks again!

You are welcome, I would appreciate a "pick as the solution" only if I solved your problem