So I'm about to get a GTX 1080ti but...

[monimoni]

Does the brand really matter? As in does it matter if I get an EVGA Founders Edition, instead of something else? I've never tried to overclock my PC, so there is that.

On the other hand, I have a H81M-A and a i5-4460. Should I bother buying a new CPU, like a i7-4790k or something similar?

And finally, will my XFX TS 750 be enough to handle the new components?

I'm not too tech-savvy, I kinda go by what I read on the internet, so any input will be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

A 4790k WOULD BE A BETTER PAIRING , FE cards run hotter and the PSU is more than enough power.

 

[monimoni]

A 4790k WOULD BE A BETTER PAIRING , FE cards run hotter and the PSU is more than enough power.

Alright, thanks mate!

 

[BigBoomBoom]

If you don't overclock, you still want to consider an aftermarket cooler GTX 1080 Ti. Brand doesn't matter much, they are all the same. Aftermarket cooler like EVGA ICX however cool better abd quieter than FE/blower and these cards come factory OCed so out of the box you get slightly better performance. Most of them are also similarly priced to the FE version, so why not?

 

[monimoni]

If you don't overclock, you still want to consider an aftermarket cooler GTX 1080 Ti. Brand doesn't matter much, they are all the same. Aftermarket cooler like EVGA ICX however cool better abd quieter than FE/blower and these cards come factory OCed so out of the box you get slightly better performance. Most of them are also similarly priced to the FE version, so why not?

Oh, uhm. It's something I have to add by myself to the card? Or are you talking about this https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=11G-P4-6593-KR ?

 

[BigBoomBoom]

That's the one in example. All the non reference air cooler is better in most situations.

 

[vandalblue]

Nha, an gtx 1080 Ti is good enough, i have one, no problems, just made a custom fan curve with msi afterburner and this gpu dont even pass from 75° c (nvidia safe temp limit is 83-85°) and get that i7 4790k or go for an x99 cpu or skylake system, you will meed a good cpu for this monster