GTX 980 Ti + Following gear, future proof?

[Qewmot]

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570 @ 3.40 GHz
RAM: 8GB
Motherboard: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. P8H77-M (LGA1155)
GPU: (Currently) Zotac GTX 570
PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W

I have 2 questions for this.
1. If I cram a GTX 980 Ti in here, will all the other gear work/be compatible with this?
2. Should I upgrade any other hardware?

What I am trying to achieve with this gear is playing new games at 1080p and 60 frames or higher at ultra settings. But maybe my processor won't be on par with my soon to be bought GTX 980 Ti.

And hey, maybe the 980 Ti is overkill, but I'm pretty much after the VRAM. I'm just thinking that future games will use more of it and the disaster of 970 with the 3.5 GB might not satisfy me. Maybe I should buy 2 GTX 970? But then I might need to upgrade my PSU. Help me decide guys!

 

[senseijtitus]

980 Ti is a wise option. But you will only get the full benefit of it if the OS is upgraded to Windows 10. Then you will be able to use this GPU along with your CPU and get a good performance out of it.

But for that, it might take some time. DX12 games have to be out there for this. But Scope for future proofing is there.

+1 for future proofing.

 

[Fineus_]

I'd go for the 980Ti over two GTX 970 - it's a more powerful card through and through.

That said I'd look at a RAM upgrade as well for further future proofing to 16GB, just to make sure you have enough with larger games etc.

The rest should be okay, but maybe a new PSU next...

 

[senseijtitus]

I do not thing a RSM upgrade is need for gaming. 8 GB is more than enough for any game. None of the current games are using more than that. So I would stick with 8GB max & save a little bit $ there.

 

[Fineus_]

I do not thing a RSM upgrade is need for gaming. 8 GB is more than enough for any game. None of the current games are using more than that. So I would stick with 8GB max & save a little bit $ there.

I did say further future proofing 😉 It wouldn't be the most important thing on the list - we agree there.

But 16GB isn't too steep at the moment so it's worth looking at as an option for the future.

 

[senseijtitus]

I agree to that Fineus_. Sorry I didn't see the extra future thing.. He..He... Who knows. Games after a few years might start needing more and more from the system. Maybe then ....

 

[Qewmot]

I'd go for the 980Ti over two GTX 970 - it's a more powerful card through and through.

That said I'd look at a RAM upgrade as well for further future proofing to 16GB, just to make sure you have enough with larger games etc.

The rest should be okay, but maybe a new PSU next...

What's wrong with the PSU? Is it because it is a nonfamiliar brand? Or am I in need of more wattage?
Maybe help me choose a new PSU for my upcoming gear since I'm not so knowledgeable on PSU's
CPU: Intel Core i7 6700k @ 4,0GHz
RAM: 16GB
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING PRO
GPU: GTX 980 Ti
PSU: ???

 

[Bossyfins]

Try the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2. Great PSU for the money. Fully modular as well.

 

[Fineus_]

Try the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2. Great PSU for the money. Fully modular as well.

Agreed... I've got the 850W version and it's superbly built and seems to run very well indeed. No complaints so far.

 

[Qewmot]

Try the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2. Great PSU for the money. Fully modular as well.

Great, I've actually been looking at it, but thought 750W was too much, maybe it's not..

 

[Bossyfins]

You could get away with a 550 watt unit. But, considering the G2 750 is very cheap compared to others, you can go for it. If you want to scale a little bit back, try EVGA SuperNOVA 650 GS.