GTX 770 vs. 960

[CJN221]

Hi, I'm relatively new to the forums, and I'm about to build my second computer. I have all the parts picked but one. I will be using this computer for X-Plane 10 and FSX, so please take that into consideration.

 

The title says it all. Although there are a few things. I could go with the 770 2GB or 4GB. I could go with the 960 2GB or 4GB. Whatever one I get, I will eventually buy another one to run in SLI. My budget for this build is $1,000. I did very light research on both of these cards, but I want some opinions.

 

P.S. I love the Titan cooler look, so if it's 50/50 I would go with the 770's just for looks. And also, feel free to voice your opinion on my build.

 

SPECS:

 

CPU: i7-4790K
RAM: 2x8GB 1866 HyperX Fury
MOBO: Asus Sabertooth Z97 MARK1
GPU: Undecided
PSU: 850W (yes thats overkill, but I'm keeping an open-mind for upgrade purposes)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro

Storage: Already have. 512GB. 1TB.

 

[Swndlr]

Tbh if you plan on SLI'ing in the future Id ditch both of those cards and get a 970 or 390.

770 SLI at this point isnt worth it if youre building a new machine, and 960 SLI just doesnt sound right, and respectfully so. Most people at this point should only SLI a a card like a 770 if they already have one and can get another for a good price.

[arronleeds]

since you have a 850 watt psu, 770, but i agree with the above, both are pointless with 2gb of vram.

 

you need to get atleast an r9 290.

[Comessy]

960 because Nvidia is crippling Keplar now. 

[EllieThePurpleFuzzy]

If gaming, go 4690K and try hold out for a 970 or 390 instead.

 

between the two, personally i'd go 770, though the 960 is more power efficent and probably has one or two more features than the 770.

[JerkyMcDilerino]

[Curufinwe_wins]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NfCCQ7

 

Much power, much value.

 

I can adjust to add in your specific desires though.

 

Edit: for 1000 dollars either of those choices for gpu doesn't make sense. If you want you can ask for a total budget, color scheme and indicate specifc parts you feel you MUST have in there and I can promise you we will do our best to build the best build for the budget you can get even considering future upgrade paths.

 

That board is really not a good value.