New Graphics Card

sabot · August 4, 2015

I am planning to bring my shuttle xpc to college and it is time to get a new graphics card for it. I have this shuttle: http://www.amazon.com/Shuttle-LGA1155-Gaming-Barebone-SZ77R5/dp/B007UZO3F6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1438707231&sr=8-7&keywords=shuttle+xpc

My plan is to use the machine for a long time so I was going to go all out on the graphics card as the shuttle already has 16 gb of ram and a 3770k. I am trying to choose between a 980 and a 980 ti. Also up for debate is which cooler to go with. I was considering going with the evga and back plate but I am unsure if the airflow would work in the small machine: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487142&cm_re=980_ti-_-14-487-142-_-Product

I know this will fit as I made a cardboard one to test fit it.

If not I would get a reference one.

I am also debating moinitors... 27in1440p 144hz vs 4k 60hz at various sizes vs 34in 1440p

My questions are:

1. Should I pay the extra for a 980 ti?

2. Which cooler solution should I use.

3. Any input on monitor for someone who will game and use it to program for a cs major?

Thank you for the help!

SeanAngelo · August 4, 2015

I am planning to bring my shuttle xpc to college and it is time to get a new graphics card for it. I have this shuttle: http://www.amazon.com/Shuttle-LGA1155-Gaming-Barebone-SZ77R5/dp/B007UZO3F6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1438707231&sr=8-7&keywords=shuttle+xpc

My plan is to use the machine for a long time so I was going to go all out on the graphics card as the shuttle already has 16 gb of ram and a 3770k. I am trying to choose between a 980 and a 980 ti. Also up for debate is which cooler to go with. I was considering going with the evga and back plate but I am unsure if the airflow would work in the small machine: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487142&cm_re=980_ti-_-14-487-142-_-Product

I know this will fit as I made a cardboard one to test fit it.

If not I would get a reference one.

I am also debating moinitors... 27in1440p 144hz vs 4k 60hz at various sizes vs 34in 1440p

My questions are:

1. Should I pay the extra for a 980 ti?

2. Which cooler solution should I use.

3. Any input on monitor for someone who will game and use it to program for a cs major?

Thank you for the help!

seeing as it will be in that case, i would go with a reference 980ti.

or if you're not bothered about hot air being blown into the case, get the ACX 2.0

pomaranc · August 4, 2015

980ti is much better value for money and if you go for 1440p 1440hz or 4K 980 won't be enough.

ROG swift is great monitor if you have the money.

sabot · August 4, 2015

seeing as it will be in that case, i would go with a reference 980ti.

or if you're not bothered about hot air being blown into the case, get the ACX 2.0

That's what I was thinking. I was just interested in the back plate if that would make it better since the machine has intake vents next to card. But I will save the money and get a reference card.