GTX 970 vs R9 390 vs GTX 980 TI

[theF41_1_3N]

Hey, so I'm thinking my GTX 660 OC isn't really gonna last much longer for gaming with high fps so I am wondering whether to invest in one of the 3 cards mentioned above.

My current system:
- Motherboard: Gigabyte H97 Gaming 3
- CPU: Intel xeon E3 1231V3
- GPU: Gigabyte gtx 660 OC
- PSU: 550W 80+bronze
- Memory: 8GB DDR3 at 1333mhz(Though I am planning on upgrading to 16 GB at 1600mhz)

I use dual monitor setup. One for gaming and one for music/videos/browsing, sometimes simultaneously.

So I was thinking what GPU to buy to "future-proof" my PC/system.

I mostly play games like Planetside 2, The elder scrolls, fallout and the witcher 3.

The GPU's I've considered is:
- GTX 970
A seemingly nice GPU, but I'm worried about the VRAM.
I'm not sure there's enough VRAM, since I've heard it only has 3,5 actual VRAM.

- R9 390
A nice GPU, but it needs a lot of power, recommended is 750W PSU.
I only have 550W, so I'd need a new PSU ontop of a new GPU.

- GTX 980 TI
This is probably just a last option. It is very expensive compared to the other 2 and I think it has enough VRAM for me, but it says it needs 600W and that again means new PSU unless it can be streched?

So I'm wondering which option would be best, or if you know a better option?

P.S. just ask if additional information if needed.

 

[schmuckley]

I think you've already answered your own question and it's the middle one.
The one that actually has almost 4gb vRAM and is not $1k
You have an h97 board..so you're not overclocking..
that's umm..up to 140w for the chip i guess..(really guess)
and the umm..AMD GPU i think is 275?
140+275=415?
If your PSU is decent it should be OK.
I would roll with a beefier one myself.
HCG 900

 

[jerdle]

the 390 and 980TI can be run on your PSU if it's a quality model. Which one is it specifically?

 

[burgessanthony]

980ti > 390 = 970. 980ti is another step up basically. Id want 650 to be comfortable. What make is your psu?

 

[theF41_1_3N]

The specific PSU is XFX PRO550W Core Edition.

 

[Eliasand]

The specific PSU is XFX PRO550W Core Edition.

That's a good PSU, will run both the 980ti, and 390.

For the ultimate experience, get the 980ti. There's not much else to say other than it is the best gaming GPU in the world.

If you want to save some money however, the 970 is great for 1080p gaming, as well as the 390.
I'd get the 970 out of the two though, because of lower TDP, lower temps, less heat emission, and overclocks like a beast.
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970wf3oc4gd

 

[schmuckley]

I'd get a used 290x, myself.