GTX 980 Ti compatibility check/ Overkill?

[Aladdad]

so im planning on getting a new 1440p but i can't seem to find there are too many! anyway to the main subject

my current build is:

i5 4690k @ 4.4Ghz
H80i liquid cooler
Asrock z97 pro3
Amd 7870 XT
corsair CX750m
2x4GB of DDR3 1600mhz ram
120GB Samsung EVO 850
1TB WD Blue

so im looking for a GTX 980Ti and currently looking at the Asus DirectCU 3
so does my system look good for the 980 ti? i only just got my PSU like 3 months ago so i really don't want to change it....what do you guys think? is the 980 ti an overkill for 1440p gaming? also if you can recommend me a good 1440p monitor it would be great

thanks for your time

 

[Finkledbody]

Well, you have the right idea. The 980ti is recommended for max settings @ 1440p // 144hz.

Unfortunately your PSU is junk with very high failure rates. Personally there is no way I would put a 980ti to that PSU. Its a $680 card on a $60 PSU. Sure it will work though. If you like playing with Fire and TNT in your bathroom.

I should add, If you have the $680 to spend on a 980ti, Then you should have atleast have a $200 PSU.

 

[stavrosmast]

No, the 980ti isnt overkill even for 1080p (ultra,8xmsaa,) your psu is OK but not very good. Anyway so the best 1440p monitor and famous monitor in my opinion is the Asus ROG Swift PG278Q

 

[Derza10]

Acer actually has a better 1440p 144Ghz g-sync IPS monitor out now that is better than the ROG Swift:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Acer XB270HU bprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($719.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $719.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-01 12:27 EDT-0400

 

[Aladdad]

No, the 980ti isnt overkill even for 1080p (ultra,8xmsaa,) your psu is OK but not very good. Anyway so the best 1440p monitor and famous monitor in my opinion is the Asus ROG Swift PG278Q

so i will have no trouble running the GTX 980 Ti on my current PSU? what's the 980 ti psu requirement anyway?

 

[Derza10]

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-980-ti/specifications

Recommended 600w psu, your current PSU will be perfectly fine. The CX series from corsair is not high quality though, but it isn't terrible either - I wouldn't worry about it, being a 750w psu it won't be stressed too much.

 

[Aladdad]

okay thanks for your help im really interested in the Asus ROG Swift PG278Q monitor http://www.amazon.com/PG278Q-2560x1440-DisplayPort-Ergonomic-Back-lit/dp/B00MSOND8C im going to look into it more!

 

[Derza10]

okay thanks for your help im really interested in the Asus ROG Swift PG278Q monitor http://www.amazon.com/PG278Q-2560x1440-DisplayPort-Ergonomic-Back-lit/dp/B00MSOND8C im going to look into it more!

The aser one i linked is a bit better - it uses a IPS panel so it has better viewing angels and color.

 

[stavrosmast]

Ok, just the asus one is very famous and has got many reviews all over the planet and from like youtubers like linus

 

[Derza10]

Ok, just the asus one is very famous and has got many reviews all over the planet and from like youtubers like linus

The aser has only been out for a few months, all the reviews i have seen have it compared to the ROG Swift and they say the Aser is the better of the two.