Build vs Build

[enoyna]

Is the GTX 780 worth is over the 770? I will be playing all of the most graphically intensive games (BF4, Metro Last Light, Crysis 3, etc.) on a 1080p monitor with everything maxed (I realize both will do it to an extent). I also  want this computer to last me as long as possible!

 

Here are the builds(take in account the price difference): 

 

GTX 770:

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/30894) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/30894/by_merchant/) / [benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/30894/benchmarks/)

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $179.99 @ Microcenter 

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC 

**Motherboard** | [Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87pro) | $134.99 

**Memory** | [A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-memory-ax3u1600w4g9dgv) | $77.98 @ Newegg 

**Storage** | [samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw) | $80.98 @ Newegg 

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $59.98 @ OutletPC 

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42774kr) | $329.99 @ Newegg 

**Case** | [Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011016ww) | $119.99 @ Newegg 

**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm  Fans](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050002ww) | $26.99 @ Newegg 

**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master V700 700W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs700afbag1us) | $89.99 @ Newegg 

**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.98 @ OutletPC 

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1150.84

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-25 21:25 EST-0500 |

 

Gtx 780:

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/306tH) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/306tH/by_merchant/) / [benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/306tH/benchmarks/)

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $179.99 @ Microcenter 

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC 

**Motherboard** | [Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87pro) | $134.99 

**Memory** | [A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-memory-ax3u1600w4g9dgv) | $77.98 @ Newegg 

**Storage** | [samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw) | $80.98 @ Newegg 

**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $59.98 @ OutletPC 

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42784kr) | $489.99 @ NCIX US 

**Case** | [Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011016ww) | $119.99 @ Amazon 

**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm  Fans](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050002ww) | $26.99 @ Newegg 

**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master V700 700W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs700afbag1us) | $89.99 @ Newegg 

**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.98 @ OutletPC 

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1310.84

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-25 21:25 EST-0500 |

 

Thanks guys!

 

[MegaDave91]

IMO, yes, the 780 is worth it over the 770.

[enoyna]

IMO, yes, the 780 is worth it over the 770.

why, performance?

[MegaDave91]

why, performance?

That and its 3gb of vram.

[Tea1337]

Get the 780 build, it would be a lot better

[ForsakenLive]

On some very demanding titles, with everything maxed out, the GTX 770 can't an average of 60 fps on 1080p (e.g. Crysis 3).

The GTX 780 has more performance, more VRAM, and will last longer before you need to upgrade.

[enoyna]

On some very demanding titles, with everything maxed out, the GTX 770 can't an average of 60 fps on 1080p (e.g. Crysis 3).

The GTX 780 has more performance, more VRAM, and will last longer before you need to upgrade.

Alright I guess ill go with that. The funny part is that when I decided to build a computer I was planning on getting a 270x, and then a 760, and then a 770, and then a 780 haha might as well get a titan black now huh? 

[MegaDave91]

Alright I guess ill go with that. The funny part is that when I decided to build a computer I was planning on getting a 270x, and then a 760, and then a 770, and then a 780 haha might as well get a titan black now huh? 

780Ti

[enoyna]

780Ti

Yea i know that would be better for the money, i was just kidding. I'm already above my budget haha  :rolleyes:

[MegaDave91]

Yea i know that would be better for the money, i was just kidding. I'm already above my budget haha  :rolleyes:

Yeah, just hypothetically speaking if you wanted to get a Titan Black, I would have suggested 780ti.

[ForsakenLive]

Alright I guess ill go with that. The funny part is that when I decided to build a computer I was planning on getting a 270x, and then a 760, and then a 770, and then a 780 haha might as well get a titan black now huh? 

It happens a lot, you end up spending more than what you originally planned. But if you don't have anything to regret later, then is worth it. A GTX 780 still offers plenty of value compared to the GTX 780 ti, which is expensive if you consider it's only a bit better than the 780.

[enoyna]

Yep, I can't wait to get started on this!

[JAKEBAB]

u dont need a 700w psu unless u plan on sli 

[enoyna]

u dont need a 700w psu unless u plan on sli 

Maybe I will in the future and it's such a good deal that I can't pass it up.