Graphics cards!

[JGalsky]

Hello! I'm building my first PC and I wanted to know what graphics card I need.  I will be using three 1080p monitors running at 60Hz.  I game occasionally, mostly web browsing and netflix.  When I game, I play CS:GO, Portal 1 and 2, Modern Warfare 3, and GTA V.  I also would like some future-proofing.  Thanks!

[don_svetlio]

R9 380 4GB is the best value atm

[JGalsky]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

R9 380 4GB is the best value atm

Thanks for your response.  I was thinking of getting the 980ti (reference). What do you think?

[don_svetlio]

Just now, JGalsky said:

Thanks for your response.  I was thinking of getting the 980ti (reference). What do you think?

Reference one is overpriced - either get an aftermarket and OC it or go for a cheaper Fury X

[JGalsky]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

Reference one is overpriced - either get an aftermarket and OC it or go for a cheaper Fury X

Thanks for your response once again! I'm planning to install a water block on it and water cool it, is there any 980ti that I can mount a waterblock? (waterblock from EK)

[don_svetlio]

Just now, JGalsky said:

Thanks for your response once again! I'm planning to install a water block on it and water cool it, is there any 980ti that I can mount a waterblock? (waterblock from EK)

If you have the funds, then check with the waterblock's manufacturer for compatible cards.

[JGalsky]

2 minutes ago, Abyssal Radon said:

Future proofing isn't much of a thing. However whats your budget and which country do you live in?

Thanks for your response! I live in the US and my budget is about 2500-3000 but I want to save some for games and peripherals.

[JGalsky]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

If you have the funds, then check with the waterblock's manufacturer for compatible cards.

Ok! Thanks!

[JGalsky]

2 minutes ago, Abyssal Radon said:

GTX 980 Ti is the best card IMO. I have two of them and they kick the living shit out of games at 4K and even 3x4K surround. But if you get a GTX 980 Ti, get a aftermarket one, reference cards are garbage. Reference cards = hot as shit, kinda ugly, and are loud. I like my Lightning 980 Ti's a lot, they are quiet and I love the raw power and maximum everything they offer. Like in Crysis 3, I can run the game maxed out with SMAA at 4K and get 60fps all the time,  "Maximum armor, Maximum speed, Maximum strength... Maximum EVERYTHING." = GTX 980 Ti Lightning cards.

Thanks for your response! I'm getting the reference because I want to install a water block on it and water cool it. Do you know any aftermarket 980ti that fits the EK water block?

[Loleo]

1 minute ago, JGalsky said:

Thanks for your response! I'm getting the reference because I want to install a water block on it and water cool it. Do you know any aftermarket 980ti that fits the EK water block?

You can still get an aftermarket one and install a waterblock on it,

[JGalsky]

Just now, Loleo said:

You can still get an aftermarket one and install a waterblock on it,

That's what my plan is, but, I just wanted to know if I could find a cheaper one that works the same. Thanks for your response!

[Orangeator]

Doesn't this belong in the Graphics card section of the forum?

[JGalsky]

1 minute ago, Orangeator said:

Doesn't this belong in the Graphics card section of the forum?

Yes but I also had some doubts to ask  .

[JGalsky]

1 minute ago, Abyssal Radon said:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127889&cm_re=GTX_980_Ti-_-14-127-889-_-Product

 

This is the GTX 980 Ti I recommend. Although, I am a MSi fanatic and I HIGHLY recommend MSi cards over anything else.

Thanks for your response! I am planning to water cool it, do you think this one will fit in this water block?

http://www.amazon.com/EK-FC-Titan-Water-Nickel-Acetal/dp/B00UZRW0C4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_12&smid=A3AFCSA6JU2B0W