Gtx 970 or Gtx 980?

[Pleaseanswer]

I'm on my first computer build, and I have the MSI gtx 980 on my list, but I'm wondering if I should degrade my GPU to a Gtx 970 for better storage, and maybe a better CPU.

I play games like BF4,Farcry 4, WOT, WT, and web games (when I'm bored).

Thankyou for reading (it's pretty short)

 

[ZeusGamer]

Well, what are the rest of your specs?

 

[Atique Chowdhury]

gtx 970 and upgrade cpu, 3.5gb issue doesn't matter you could still play 4k in some games using DSR or with a 4K monitor. CPU on the other hand try to get i5 or better just to be future proof

 

[ZeusGamer]

gtx 970 and upgrade cpu, 3.5gb issue doesn't matter you could still play 4k in some games using DSR or with a 4K monitor. CPU on the other hand try to get i5 or better just to be future proof

Sure, if you want your games running 30 FPS or below.

 

[Pleaseanswer]

Here is my parts list:

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/LionLinx/saved/#view=VxW6Mp

My monitor is 1080p@144hz.

 

[brandxbeer]

Get the 980 for sure. Even if you have to wait a bit to save the extra money. I run the i5-4690k with a 980 on a 60htz 4k screen and once you see it, you will be amazed. BF4 looks ridiculous in 4k and you could easily run high to ultra with 35 to 45 fps. Far cry 4, I have to turn some of the setting down a bit (mostly on high) but even on low in 4k looks better than ultra in 1080p. Hope it helps.

 

[ZeusGamer]

I've got a i7 4770K overclocked at 4.5 GHz and two GTX 980s overclocked at 1598 MHz driving my 144 Hz monitor. I gotta say, if you're gonna be playing games on a high refresh rate like that? Then I suggest you get the GTX 980. Once you truly go 144 hz, I just don't think there's a way to go back. I can't wait till they release that 144 Hz IPS panel.

 

[Pleaseanswer]

brandxbeer, thanks but, I'll be playing on t080p, and I'm not sure if the gtx 980 will be used fully. If it's not, I'd like to save money and get the gtx 970, and upgrade my cpu, and other parts that aren't good enough. Thanks though, it helps.

 

[Pleaseanswer]

I should've joined this site before I poured half a month into this... I got my question answered before 30 mins!

 

[ZeusGamer]

I should've joined this site before I poured half a month into this... I got my question answered before 30 mins!

Haha, I like your username, when I saw it in the forums? I just had to come check it out xD.

 

[barto]

Can you list your entire build? The 970 GTX is the best card for 1080p.

 

[Pleaseanswer]

My entire build list:
Cpu - i7 4790k
Cpu Cooler - Cooler master nepton 280L
Motherboard - MSI Z97A GAMING 9 ACK
Memory - Kingston Savage 16GB
Storage - Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB
- Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Drive
Case - Fractal design R5
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold
OS - Windows 8.1
A bunch of case fans
Monitor - BenQ XL2411Z

And thats about it.

 

[ZeusGamer]

Can you list your entire build? The 970 GTX is the best card for 1080p.

A single GTX 970 will not be able to drive todays games above 100 FPS constantly. My GTX 980, when I only had one, would only give me about 120 - 130 FPS average. I bought the second one to make sure that other games will result me in games giving me 144 Hz or more.

 

[barto]

A single GTX 970 will not be able to drive todays games above 100 FPS constantly. My GTX 980, when I only had one, would only give me about 120 - 130 FPS average. I bought the second one to make sure that other games will result me in games giving me 144 Hz or more.

I entered my post before the OP made the statement with the PC part picker link. Rapid posts and I missed it. Calm down.

 

[barto]

My entire build list:
Cpu - i7 4790k
Cpu Cooler - Cooler master nepton 280L
Motherboard - MSI Z97A GAMING 9 ACK
Memory - Kingston Savage 16GB
Storage - Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB
- Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Drive
Case - Fractal design R5
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold
OS - Windows 8.1
A bunch of case fans
Monitor - BenQ XL2411Z

And thats about it.

I missed your pcpart picker link. Just out of curiousity, why are you picking the Gaming 9 motherboard? Are you wanting to serious overclock? SLI?

 

[ZeusGamer]

A single GTX 970 will not be able to drive todays games above 100 FPS constantly. My GTX 980, when I only had one, would only give me about 120 - 130 FPS average. I bought the second one to make sure that other games will result me in games giving me 144 Hz or more.

I entered my post after the OP made the statement with the PC part picker link. Calm down.

Really? Didn't seem like it. But oh well. Moving on.