GTX 660 Outdated?

[ShadowDeity]

Hey guys,

 

I built my PC in June 2014 on a $1200 budget.  I was a noob at PC hardware then and just getting into LTT. 

My specs are in my signature if you want to look

 

Anyways,  my question:

 

Is the GTX 660 outdated at this point? 

It does what I need, but if not now, when should I update my graphics card. 

 

Also,

 

My friend mentioned that a GTX 980 might not actually fit into my case...  Lol it makes me worried that I might not be able to actually upgrade anytime soon.

 

Thoughts?

[79wjd]

It's pretty outdated, but if it's still enough for you than there's no reason to spend money upgrading it. Upgrade it when you need more performance. 

 

I assume you have a K350, in which case you can fit any GPU you want that's <= 315mm (which is basically all of them).

[TheRandomness]

If you're worried about it not fitting in your case just consider an R9 Nano which costs like $150 less yet performs similarly. Also, yeah it's outdated.

[Sir Asvald]

5 minutes ago, ShadowDeity said:

Hey guys,

 

I built my PC in June 2014 on a $1200 budget.  I was a noob at PC hardware then and just getting into LTT. 

My specs are in my signature if you want to look

 

Anyways,  my question:

 

Is the GTX 660 outdated at this point? 

It does what I need, but if not now, when should I update my graphics card. 

 

Also,

 

My friend mentioned that a GTX 980 might not actually fit into my case...  Lol it makes me worried that I might not be able to actually upgrade anytime soon.

 

Thoughts?

Your case can fit the gtx 980 fine. You can add a card up to 12.4" or 31.5cm 

[IsaacDaGrazin]

you think thats outdated?

this is: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Superclocked-Graphics-512-P3-1242-LR/dp/B002WRIBNW

and if you really wanna upgrade get a full tower so you will have PLENTY of room

btw highly recommend this beauty

 

[Sir Asvald]

5 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

If you're worried about it not fitting in your case just consider an R9 Nano which costs like $150 less yet performs similarly. Also, yeah it's outdated.

His case can fit a GTX 980. 

[plsno]

Yes the GTX 660 is outdated. It's still usable if you don't mind lowering settings and in some games sub 60fps.

 

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It does what I need, but if not now, when should I update my graphics card. 

Whenever you're no longer playing at your desired settings and framerates.

 

Also the 980 will fit in that case.

 

 

[ShadowDeity]

6 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

If you're worried about it not fitting in your case just consider an R9 Nano which costs like $150 less yet performs similarly. Also, yeah it's outdated.

I'm kinda an Nvidia fan so in all likeliness I'm not going to go AMD ;p  Lol but that's a suggestion.

 

2 minutes ago, noobadin said:

Yes the GTX 660 is outdated. It's still usable if you don't mind lowering settings and in some games sub 60fps.

So far I haven't had to turn down settings much.  Things run great for me.  I guess I just don't play so many graphics-heavy games

[A10-FTW]

18 minutes ago, ShadowDeity said:

Hey guys,

 

I built my PC in June 2014 on a $1200 budget.  I was a noob at PC hardware then and just getting into LTT. 

My specs are in my signature if you want to look

 

Anyways,  my question:

 

Is the GTX 660 outdated at this point? 

It does what I need, but if not now, when should I update my graphics card. 

 

Also,

 

My friend mentioned that a GTX 980 might not actually fit into my case...  Lol it makes me worried that I might not be able to actually upgrade anytime soon.

 

Thoughts?

the 1.5 GB of "eVram" of the 660 is real outdated here friend 

[ShadowDeity]

15 minutes ago, Abdul201588 said:

His case can fit a GTX 980. 

Okay so if i were to get a GTX 980 would I have to get a new stronger power supply?

[Sir Asvald]

2 minutes ago, ShadowDeity said:

Okay so if i were to get a GTX 980 would I have to get a new stronger power supply?

How much are you willing to spend on a new PSU? You'll need to change yours anyway. Because it does not have enough PCI-E connectors. 

[iHardware Shelden]

People are calling the 660 outdated... Well... I guess that is like calling the 750ti outdated? It is an older generation card but definitely not outdated for many applications.

 

edit: This is not directed at the OP but other who are replying and not giving a reason why they are calling the 660 outdated.

[ShadowDeity]

5 minutes ago, Abdul201588 said:

How much are you willing to spend on a new PSU? You'll need to change yours anyway. Because it does not have enough PCI-E connectors. 

Depends.... $150-200 maybe?  (Canadian Dollars)

[givegomezthegun]

3 hours ago, ShadowDeity said:

I'm kinda an Nvidia fan so in all likeliness I'm not going to go AMD ;p  Lol but that's a suggestion.

 

So far I haven't had to turn down settings much.  Things run great for me.  I guess I just don't play so many graphics-heavy games

If you havent had to turn down settings in anything you play, and you're still happy with your card there's no reason to upgrade.  I was still using a gtx650ti until just about a year ago, and now someone else is still happily using it.

[Sir Asvald]

3 minutes ago, ShadowDeity said:

Depends.... $150-200 maybe?  (Canadian Dollars)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($131.84 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $131.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-09 13:09 EST-0500

 

 

[ShadowDeity]

1 minute ago, Abdul201588 said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($131.84 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $131.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-09 13:09 EST-0500

 

 

Thanks for this!

 

But I don't need more than a 650W for a  gtx 980?

[Sir Asvald]

15 minutes ago, ShadowDeity said:

Thanks for this!

 

But I don't need more than a 650W for a  gtx 980?

No problem my friend!

Unless you want to got for SLI, 750-850W will be needed.

[ShadowDeity]

Alright so if I'm going to get a 980 ti, then get around a 750-850 w power supply. 

 

Thanks guys!

[Sir Asvald]

2 minutes ago, ShadowDeity said:

Alright so if I'm going to get a 980 ti, then get around a 750-850 w power supply. 

 

Thanks guys!

650W is more than enough for the 980 ti as well.