New Build, No GPU

[MadmanGraphics]

Hello!

 

So Last month I finally put together my rig and everything seems to be running flawlessly. Coming from a stock HP desktop I purchased in Korea back in '09, I am amazed on what I have been missing out on performance wise and temperature wise. Hah, my old processor use to idle at 70-72 now I am at 35-42 wew!

 

Anyways.

 

I finally have the budget for a GPU but, I am now torn between the STRIX GTX 980 or the less expensive 970. They are both really good GPU's but I would like to know if the 980 is really worth it over the 970. I cant afford the 980ti so please don't mention it or I will be a sad panda. Also, would my 650w PSU be enough for either card?

 

I plan on doing graphic design, video editing and live streaming, should I try obtain anything else? Like a sound card or something?

 

 

Here's my hardware:

 

i7 4790k (still at stock 4.0Ghz)

 

Asus Z97 Sabertooth Mark S

 

Corsair Vengeance Pro 16gb 1866Mhz 2x8gb

 

Samsung 850 Pro SSD 2x120gb

 

Western Digital Caviar Black 1tb HDD

 

Corsair VS650 PSU 80+ Rating (no bronze, silver, gold or platinum rating... just 80+)

 

Cooler Master Seidon 120M Liquid Cooler (I know it's old but it was the only liquid cooler available at the time of purchase)

 

NZXT H440

 

 

I am all ears.

 

[mroz10]

980 isn't worth it. They benchmark similarly.

[MadmanGraphics]

980 isn't worth it. They benchmark similarly.

Would my PSU be enough to power the 970?

[Sam Z Man]

A 970 made by anyone but Asus would be a good choice.

[mroz10]

Would my PSU be enough to power the 970?

Yes, the 970 is super power efficient.

[Guest Oakley]

The 970 recommends your PSU to be 500w, I have a 970 and 500w pushes it easily.

[MadmanGraphics]

A 970 made by anyone but Asus would be a good choice.

I have been looking at an EVGA but they are hard to find here in the Philippines which is why I wanted to go with Asus. What other cards are good? I believe there is a 970 HOF still available here. I have to double check.

[MadmanGraphics]

Yes, the 970 is super power efficient.

The 970 recommends your PSU to be 500w, but I have a 970 and it pushes it easily.

Thank you!

[Sam Z Man]

I have been looking at an EVGA but they are hard to find here in the Philippines which is why I wanted to go with Asus. What other cards are good? I believe there is a 970 HOF still available here. I have to double check.

Honestly Asus had the worst GPU game out of any manufacturer, they have managed to fuck up so many of there GPU's I don't go for them ever.

Anyother brand is better in my opinion. My go to would be in order.

-EVGA

-Gigabyte

-Zontac

-MSI

[MadmanGraphics]

Honestly Asus had the worst GPU game out of any manufacturer, they have managed to fuck up so many of there GPU's I don't go for them ever.

Anyother brand is better in my opinion. My go to would be in order.

-EVGA

-Gigabyte

-Zontac

-MSI

Thanks a bunch for the info, I will do my research as well as take your advice into consideration.