I feel like it's time to upgrade but I dont know what to do...

[NeedSomePractice]

Hi! I think I need to upgrade my GPU

 

Spec: i5-3570k

          MSI z77 GD-65

          GTX 660 ti

          8gb 1600 ddr3

 

Should I buy another GTX 660ti or Sell it and get GTX 970?

 

[Tagiau]

Sell and get a r9 290 for 100$ less than the 970 and the same performance. 

[typographie]

and the same performance. 

 

Approximately 10% slower performance, but still a good value if you can find one for that much cheaper.

[Tagiau]

Approximately 10% slower performance, but still a good value if you can find one for that much cheaper.

Not from what I have experience with, but who I am to judge real world performance. 

[Krzyimprt]

Sell and get a r9 290 for 100$ less than the 970 and the same performance. 

 

Approximately 10% slower performance, but still a good value if you can find one for that much cheaper.

 

Not from what I have experience with, but who I am to judge real world performance. 

Everybody be buying up dem new GPU's, they need to stock up sometime.

 

http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/videocards/nvidia/gtx980/

http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/videocards/nvidia/gtx970/

[Santa_Dwarf]

What games you going to be playing?

What resolution?

What kind of socks do you prefer?

[typographie]

Not from what I have experience with, but who I am to judge real world performance. 

 

I'd have to ask exactly what your experience is, then.

 

The GTX 970 averages out to around 9-10% faster than the R9 290 in most of the benchmarks/reviews I've seen with widespread agreement that its on par with the R9 290X.

 

But like I said, I agree: 90% of the performance for 70% of the price is a pretty good deal.

[Tagiau]

I'd have to ask exactly what your experience is, then.

 

The GTX 970 averages out to around 9-10% faster than the R9 290 in most of the benchmarks/reviews I've seen with widespread agreement that its on par with the R9 290X.

 

But like I said, I agree: 90% of the performance for 70% of the price is a pretty good deal.

I am basing my system off of my friends computer who has the exact same computer as me, but 970's. My computer performs the exact same, if not better in some games without mantle of course

 

 

Now don't get me wrong, it could be that what we based it on could be more generous for crossfire, than sli. But I did edge out over the 970's.

[NeedSomePractice]

What games you going to be playing?

What resolution?

What kind of socks do you prefer?

Most of the time I play DOTA and NBA 2k but sometimes I play Battlefield and other AAA titles to have fun.

1920x1080

what do you mean by what kind of socks? (sorry Im a noob)

 

@typographie & @Tagiau thanks for the feedback... 

[Santa_Dwarf]

Most of the time I play DOTA and NBA 2k but sometimes I play Battlefield and other AAA titles to have fun.

1920x1080

what do you mean by what kind of socks? (sorry Im a noob)

 

@typographie & @Tagiau thanks for the feedback... 

Just messing with you about the socks,

If you play at 1080p and you play games like that (I'm going to assume you're not a 144hz monitor guy), get a 970.

[NeedSomePractice]

I'd have to ask exactly what your experience is, then.

 

The GTX 970 averages out to around 9-10% faster than the R9 290 in most of the benchmarks/reviews I've seen with widespread agreement that its on par with the R9 290X.

 

But like I said, I agree: 90% of the performance for 70% of the price is a pretty good deal.

I have a 650w power supply. I look at newegg for the spec of r9 290 sapphire vapor x and it says that 750w power supply is required.

 

@Santa_Dwarf thanks!

[Santa_Dwarf]

I have a 650w power supply. I look at newegg for the spec of r9 290 sapphire vapor x and it says that 750w power supply is required.

 

@Santa_Dwarf thanks!

The 290 is a power eater, but 750w is an overstatement.

[typographie]

I have a 650w power supply. I look at newegg for the spec of r9 290 sapphire vapor x and it says that 750w power supply is required.

 

@Santa_Dwarf thanks!

 

650 Watts is fine, as long as its a reasonably good quality unit. Your actual system power draw probably wouldn't be much higher than ~400 Watts or so under load.

[kei7t9]

Hi! I think I need to upgrade my GPU

 

Spec: i5-3570k

          MSI z77 GD-65

          GTX 660 ti

          8gb 1600 ddr3

 

Should I buy another GTX 660ti or Sell it and get GTX 970?

 

Scrap the SLi, re-sell the 660Ti and get a GTX 970. Better performance, runs cooler, consumes less power and OC's like a dream. I have 2 of it from Gigabyte. And your 650W will do the job for it at the same time.

[NeedSomePractice]

650 Watts is fine, as long as its a reasonably good quality unit. Your actual system power draw probably wouldn't be much higher than ~400 Watts or so under load.

this is my power supply but mine is 650w http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4668506&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=paid_search_google_pla&scid=scplp655972&gclid=CO-gisSe0cECFYVlfgodZY0A0w&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

 

Scrap the SLi, re-sell the 660Ti and get a GTX 970. Better performance, runs cooler, consumes less power and OC's like a dream. I have 2 of it from Gigabyte. And your 650W will do the job for it at the same time.

thanks!

 

 

now I'm thinking about GTX 970 and R9 290. R9 290 is cheaper and its also powerful but the GTX 970 is newer and has support for directx 12. ughhh decisions decisions........

[Joshua Ondangan]

upgrade time is something you decide for your self brother.

 

but still I don't really suggest on selling your 660 ti. but hey your item your choice.

 

you can buy a 970 or like the above post said if you can grab a 290 for 100 bucks less then go for it.

 

I say keep the 660 ti just in case something happened and you need to rma your card or just use it to build a cheaper htpc rig or an extra gaming pc your friend can use.

[NeedSomePractice]

upgrade time is something you decide for your self brother.

 

but still I don't really suggest on selling your 660 ti. but hey your item your choice.

 

you can buy a 970 or like the above post said if you can grab a 290 for 100 bucks less then go for it.

 

I say keep the 660 ti just in case something happened and you need to rma your card or just use it to build a cheaper htpc rig or an extra gaming pc your friend can use.

I might find a cheaper 290 in black friday or cyber monday.

 

Im just going to sell my 660ti to my sister for $100 cause she's going to build a PC on black friday or cyber monday. and I think that the 660ti is faster than the 750ti...

[Joshua Ondangan]

I might find a cheaper 290 in black friday or cyber monday.

 

Im just going to sell my 660ti to my sister for $100 cause she's going to build a PC on black friday or cyber monday. and I think that the 660ti is faster than the 750ti...

then that's a great idea then whether it's better or not probably won't matter since you're still getting 100 bucks

[typographie]

this is my power supply but mine is 650w http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4668506&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=paid_search_google_pla&scid=scplp655972&gclid=CO-gisSe0cECFYVlfgodZY0A0w&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

 

thanks!

 

 

now I'm thinking about GTX 970 and R9 290. R9 290 is cheaper and its also powerful but the GTX 970 is newer and has support for directx 12. ughhh decisions decisions........

 

That PSU is better than fine.

 

http://www.amd.com/en-us/press-releases/Pages/amd-demonstrates-2014mar20.aspx

^ If I'm not mistaken, the R9 290 has full DirectX 12 support.

[NeedSomePractice]

That PSU is better than fine.

 

http://www.amd.com/en-us/press-releases/Pages/amd-demonstrates-2014mar20.aspx

^ If I'm not mistaken, the R9 290 has full DirectX 12 support.

Ohh thanks!

 

lol! I saw a MSI r9 290x with a price of $359. I thought it was a good deal but after looking at r9 290x vs GTX 970.... the GTX 970 wins.

[Thebman712]

i would say a 970 would be great option there.

 

However you can get a r9 290 for cheap atm and that will perform great

[typographie]

Ohh thanks!

 

lol! I saw a MSI r9 290x with a price of $359. I thought it was a good deal but after looking at r9 290x vs GTX 970.... the GTX 970 wins.

 

If prices are nearly equal, go with the 970. The 290X can get a bit hot, even with aftermarket coolers, whereas you can generally bet on the 970 having plenty of headroom for overclocking.

[dylan43270]

If I could get a 290 for about $200 with Star Citizen I would be so happy... Stupid HIS being sold out.