Upgrading graphics card

[rrod14]

Current Build

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q4mtCJ
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB ACX Video Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $749.34

I am getting a gtx 970 and wanted to know which one is the best?
Do you think I should upgrade anything else from this build?

 

[gregbattis]

Everything looks good you may want to get a ssd for the os.

 

[Pwnography-XXII]

I'd get an SSD. Crucial makes top notch SSDs, IMO. You're good to go.

 

[geofelt]

You already have a nice build.

I might worry that a GTX970 will not be a big jump in performance over your existing GTX770.
I suspect you might be disappointed if you don't see magic.
Can you go bigger, like to a GTX980?

As to brands, all the cards have the same chip. They differ in the coling which is not a big deal with Maxwell cards, and with the amount of factory overclock.

I favor EVGA, mainly because of their good support.

Caviar blue is ok, but not the fastest for a "C" drive. Your most satisfying upgrade will be to a SSD.
I like Samsung which has a nice free migration utility.

 

[filippi]

Great PSU and motherboard. You should consider a GTX770 SLI also.

 

[gregbattis]

Great PSU and motherboard. You should consider a GTX770 SLI also.

In my opinion a gtx 770 sli would be worse than a 970 for now. He may want to add another 970 later. The best 970 is eather gigabyte (#1), evga (#2), msi (#3).

 

[filippi]

Great PSU and motherboard. You should consider a GTX770 SLI also.

In my opinion a gtx 770 sli would be worse than a 970 for now. He may want to add another 970 later. The best 970 is eather gigabyte (#1), evga (#2), msi (#3).

GTX770 -> GTX970 = 20% - 25% increase performance.
GTX770 -> GTX770 SLI = 50% - 70% increase performance.

As i said before, OP should consider this option.

 

[rrod14]

I ended up getting the msi gtx 970 4g card. Should I upgrade my cpu or keep the one I currently have?

 

[geofelt]

There is no better cpu available today for gaming. By all means keep it.