Tommy McLean :
Thanks for this, do you think you could possibly find me/lead me to a 980 installation guide? I'm really looking at a 980 for 4K gaming and other things.
You need to know how to install a graphics card? Well they're all the same, basically.
First you need to remove the old drivers. I use a program called DDU, it completely removes all traces of drivers. Then you simply open the case (PC off, duh), unscrew the card from the mount at the back of your case, unplug any power connectors and lift the card straight out the socket. To install the new card, just do that in reverse. Lower the card slowly into the slot, then apply pressure on both sides to push it straight in. Apply any needed connectors, and then screw the card in with the same screw you used earlier. Then boot up the PC and install the latest drivers from the card manufacturer's website.
As for 4K gaming, the GTX 980 does well in that regard, but the GTX 970 really needs to be in 2 way SLI to work well at 4K. If you can stretch the budget, get a GTX 980, but make sure you get a new power supply and motherboard as well.
I'd recommend the H97 PC Mate and the XFX 550W, they're both solid components and are super cheap right now.
Woody