Is it worth the upgrade or should I wait for something better?

[arrivederci]

I'm currently debating on upgrading from my GTX 660Ti to a GTX 980 for the release of GTA V. I know I'll be able to run the game when it comes out but not on desired graphics settings. I will probably end up holding off the purchase of the new card until I can't take how the 660 Ti disappoints me.

So my question is would the 980 be a good choice or is there a different product that I should wait out for that isn't currently in the market. I don't mind waiting an extra month or two for something better.

If yes to the 980, will I have to upgrade my 650W PSU also? I'm not sure if that extra 15W will make a difference over the 660 that I have currently. Probably not right?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/q3mX23
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Main criteria I want to stay in is in the Nvidia line. AMDs have left me with some bad experiences and suffering in the past.

 

[i7Baby]

You could fit a 980 easily. But a 970 is probably more apt for single 1080p monitor. Your PSU will be fine.

 

[Brillis Wuce]

The 980 can go off of a 500 watt power supply, so you're good there.

What resolution are you playing at, and is your monitor 60hz?

 

[matthebat12345]

Although the 980 is a great card, AMD is going to be coming out with their new 300 series soon so you may want to wait to see how those perform.

 

[arrivederci]

You could fit a 980 easily. But a 970 is probably more apt for single 1080p monitor. Your PSU will be fine.

The 980 can go off of a 500 watt power supply, so you're good there.

What resolution are you playing at, and is your monitor 60hz?

I'm hoping for 1080 at max settings? I'm running a dual monitor setup right now. Both of them are at 60hz but I'm planning on swapping one of them for a 120hz in the following months.

 

[i7Baby]

See http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=1308&game=Grand%20Theft%20Auto%20V - even a 660 will max it out.