GTX 950 or 960

[Jared_1]

I'm looking at getting a GTX 950. However, people have told me to get a GTX 960. Does that sound like a good idea? I was looking at http://www.amazon.com/PNY-GeForce-GDDR5-Graphics-VCGGTX9602XPB/dp/B00SK8PK9A/ref=sr_1_18?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1443102339&sr=1-18&keywords=gtx+960

 

Should I get the 2GB or 4GB versions. I really do want to get this because I've always wanted a GPU that looks like a stock GTX 980 Ti because it looks so cool and that it shows you have a powerful card.

[Jared_1]

This is my new build if it will help: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yd6mMp

[The Official Czex]

I'm looking at getting a GTX 950. However, people have told me to get a GTX 960. Does that sound like a good idea? I was looking at http://www.amazon.com/PNY-GeForce-GDDR5-Graphics-VCGGTX9602XPB/dp/B00SK8PK9A/ref=sr_1_18?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1443102339&sr=1-18&keywords=gtx+960

 

Should I get the 2GB or 4GB versions. I really do want to get this because I've always wanted a GPU that looks like a stock GTX 980 Ti because it looks so cool and that it shows you have a powerful card.

 

There's not a huge performance increase. And it's really not worth the massive price difference. Also, if you can afford it, just get a 380. 

 

950 < 960

2x950 > 960, 970

380 > 950, 960

 

Please keep the prices in mind.

[Aytex]

960 is shit with 4gb, get a 380

unless your an NVidia fanboy go for the 960 2gb

[Nup]

Presumably a 960. if you can afford it $gb is always nice to have too, although do remember the r9 280 is also a very viable option  

[SPAS-ID]

get 960

[Jared_1]

I Would go with either the 690 or 380 over the 650 any day of the week, I think the extra money definently helps you out in the long run.

 

"The poor man always pays twice" is especially true for GPUs, buy the highest end you can afford for your system if you are gonna game at all.

You mean a 960?

 

So just get the 2GB model and skip the 4GB version?

[don_svetlio]

EVGA B1 PSUs are bad. GS/G2 or XFX TS

 

You mean a 960?

 

So just get the 2GB model and skip the 4GB version?

If 960 then yes. The card has EXTREMELY low memory bandwidth and thus cannot use the rest of the memory.

R9 380 has almost double the bandwidth so it's a better option while also being 10-15% faster.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($76.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($40.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card  ($178.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $550.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-24 11:50 EDT-0400

[Jared_1]

I still like the cooler design. Also, Passmark (I know) says it performs better.

[Jared_1]

What PSU should I get instead?