Jump to content

what gtx 970

Matt_Twinkletoes
By Matt_Twinkletoes
in Graphics Cards
 Share
Posted

I'm upgrading my GPU to a GTX 970, I want to know what one to get I was thinking a small form factor one so there wont be any issues due to the ram lots possibly interfering with anything larger than my GTX 750ti. 500w is plenty for the 970 correct (my pc specs are on my page)

Processor i5 4440 Graphics Card GTX 980ti Motherboard MSI B85M-G43 Memory 8GB Storage 1TB HDD Power Supply XFX TS 750W Case Fractal Design Core 1300

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

500w is good. I'd get some sort of evga acx 2.0 GPU....

Spoiler

 

LTT's Fastest single core CineBench 11.5/15 score on air with i7-4790K on air

Main Rig

CPU: i7-4770K @ 4.3GHz 1.18v, Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S, Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth Mark 2, RAM: 16 GB G.Skill Sniper Series @ 1866MHz, GPU: EVGA 980Ti Classified @ 1507/1977MHz , Storage: 500GB 850 EVO, WD Cavier Black/Blue 1TB+1TB,  Power Supply: Corsair HX 750W, Case: Fractal Design r4 Black Pearl w/ Window, OS: Windows 10 Home 64bit

 

Plex Server WIP

CPU: i5-3570K, Cooler: Stock, Motherboard: ASrock, Ram: 16GB, GPU: Intel igpu, Storage: 120GB Kingston SSD, 6TB WD Red, Powersupply: Corsair TX 750W, Case: Corsair Carbide Spec-01 OS: Windows 10

 

Lenovo Legion Laptop

CPU: i7-7700HQ, RAM: 8GB, GPU: 1050Ti 4GB, Storage: 500GB Crucial MX500, OS: Windows 10

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4987739
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

The itx version of the 970 by Gigabyte, to make sure it fits (Even tho a full size would probably fit too...)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125706

Just remember: Random people on the internet ALWAYS know more than professionals, when someone's lying, AND can predict the future.

i7 9700K (5.2Ghz @1.2V); MSI Z390 Gaming Edge AC; Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB 3200 CAS 16; H100i RGB Platinum; Samsung 970 Evo 1TB; Samsung 850 Evo 500GB; WD Black 3 TB; Phanteks 350x; Corsair RM19750w.

 

Laptop: Dell XPS 15 4K 9750H GTX 1650 16GB Ram 256GB SSD

Spoiler

sex hahaha

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4987753
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

well the gigabyte gtx 970 g1 gamimg is a great overclocker, has a great cooler, looks great, so I would recommend it, but is one of the longest/biggest gtx 970s, so....

My Rig: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gRPWTW

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4987767
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

The itx version of the 970 by Gigabyte, to make sure it fits (Even tho a full size would probably fit too...)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125706

 

 

500w is good. I'd get some sort of evga acx 2.0 GPU....

are there any disadvantages to getting a smaller one? my guess is worse cooling performance?

Processor i5 4440 Graphics Card GTX 980ti Motherboard MSI B85M-G43 Memory 8GB Storage 1TB HDD Power Supply XFX TS 750W Case Fractal Design Core 1300

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4987775
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

are there any disadvantages to getting a smaller one? my guess is worse cooling performance?

According to a quick google search it's downclocked 3%, has smaller OC headroom, and is cherry picked to be cooler and consume less power.

Just remember: Random people on the internet ALWAYS know more than professionals, when someone's lying, AND can predict the future.

i7 9700K (5.2Ghz @1.2V); MSI Z390 Gaming Edge AC; Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB 3200 CAS 16; H100i RGB Platinum; Samsung 970 Evo 1TB; Samsung 850 Evo 500GB; WD Black 3 TB; Phanteks 350x; Corsair RM19750w.

 

Laptop: Dell XPS 15 4K 9750H GTX 1650 16GB Ram 256GB SSD

Spoiler

sex hahaha

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4987812
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

are there any disadvantages to getting a smaller one? my guess is worse cooling performance?

Yeah 1 fan vs 2

Spoiler

 

LTT's Fastest single core CineBench 11.5/15 score on air with i7-4790K on air

Main Rig

CPU: i7-4770K @ 4.3GHz 1.18v, Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S, Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth Mark 2, RAM: 16 GB G.Skill Sniper Series @ 1866MHz, GPU: EVGA 980Ti Classified @ 1507/1977MHz , Storage: 500GB 850 EVO, WD Cavier Black/Blue 1TB+1TB,  Power Supply: Corsair HX 750W, Case: Fractal Design r4 Black Pearl w/ Window, OS: Windows 10 Home 64bit

 

Plex Server WIP

CPU: i5-3570K, Cooler: Stock, Motherboard: ASrock, Ram: 16GB, GPU: Intel igpu, Storage: 120GB Kingston SSD, 6TB WD Red, Powersupply: Corsair TX 750W, Case: Corsair Carbide Spec-01 OS: Windows 10

 

Lenovo Legion Laptop

CPU: i7-7700HQ, RAM: 8GB, GPU: 1050Ti 4GB, Storage: 500GB Crucial MX500, OS: Windows 10

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4987822
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

RAM Slots aren't going to interfere with the GPU... Not with that motherboard anyway. If your case accommodates the length, you don't need a small form factor card. Get the G1 Gaming from Gigabyte, i have one myself. Don't get the G1 itx. 

so the g1 wont be any louder then my gta 750ti? this is the right one? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd

Processor i5 4440 Graphics Card GTX 980ti Motherboard MSI B85M-G43 Memory 8GB Storage 1TB HDD Power Supply XFX TS 750W Case Fractal Design Core 1300

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4987846
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I'm upgrading my GPU to a GTX 970, I want to know what one to get I was thinking a small form factor one so there wont be any issues due to the ram lots possibly interfering with anything larger than my GTX 750ti. 500w is plenty for the 970 correct (my pc specs are on my page)

Pretty much no GPU will interfere with Ram Slots since they all hang down.

My Rig: AMD Ryzen 5800x3D | Scythe Fuma 2 | RX6600XT Red Devil | B550M Steel Legend | Fury Renegade 32GB 3600MTs | 980 Pro Gen4 - RAID0 - Kingston A400 480GB x2 RAID1 - Seagate Barracuda 1TB x2 | Fractal Design Integra M 650W | InWin 103 | Mic. - SM57 | Headphones - Sony MDR-1A | Keyboard - Roccat Vulcan 100 AIMO | Mouse - Steelseries Rival 310 | Monitor - Dell S3422DWG

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4988180
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

this is the right gpu? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd

Processor i5 4440 Graphics Card GTX 980ti Motherboard MSI B85M-G43 Memory 8GB Storage 1TB HDD Power Supply XFX TS 750W Case Fractal Design Core 1300

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4988809
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

 

No, that's the Windforce. Although I'm not sure of the differences, or if they use a different cooler, this is the G1: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970g1gaming4gd

 

EDIT: The G1 has a slightly higher clock speed, although i think the cooler might be the same.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4994888
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

No, that's the Windforce. Although I'm not sure of the differences, or if they use a different cooler, this is the G1: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970g1gaming4gd

 

EDIT: The G1 has a slightly higher clock speed, although i think the cooler might be the same.

it has a backplate too

Processor i5 4440 Graphics Card GTX 980ti Motherboard MSI B85M-G43 Memory 8GB Storage 1TB HDD Power Supply XFX TS 750W Case Fractal Design Core 1300

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/368450-what-gtx-970/#findComment-4994934
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Graphics Cards

×