GTX 980 Power Question

[enapace]

Hi I am currently making a new Micro ATX Gaming PC using a Bit Fenix Phenom case so should have the space and am debating between a GTX 970 or 980. I have a Corsair RM Series RM 550 80+'Gold 550W Power supply. I was wondering before I start to fully starting reading the comparisons between the cards. That I would check to see if my PSU can even power a GTX 980 if not the choice between the GTX 970 or 980 is a lot easier to make.

 

[RobHague]

It should be fine. Get the 970 though, it consumes less power and is only 10% slower at worst.

 

[enapace]

It should be fine. Get the 970 though, it consumes less power and is only 10% slower at worst.

I have been considering the 970 more but I've been considering making the move from 1080p gaming to 1440p and thought the 980 would give me a more reliable gaming experience. Just got the GPU to decide on I've got the rest now

Intel Core i7-4790K 4.00GHz (Devil's Canyon) Socket LGA1150 Processor
Gigabyte Z97M-D3H Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard
BitFenix Phenom MATX Cube Case - Nvidia Edition - White
Corsair RM Series RM 550 '80+ Gold' 550W Power Supply
Kingston HyperX 16GB 2 sets of (2x4GB) PC3-14900C9 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Red (HX18C9BRK2/8-OC)
1TB Seagate 7200rpm HDD

Will get a SSD bit further down the line so should end up with quite a powerful gaming PC.

 

[RobHague]

Think you'll find even at 1440p the 980 is still not going to be perceptively faster.

 

[kefan77]

if I was you I'd get one of those MB + CPU bundles - don't forget cashback too and better PSU - SF Leadex to be specific.

 

[enapace]

if I was you I'd get one of those MB + CPU bundles - don't forget cashback too and better PSU - SF Leadex to be specific.

Err I already have everything built basically just need a graphics card to finish the system been getting bits and bobs over the last month or so. Guess you saying that the PSU I currently have is not powerful enough.

 

[thefogo]

The PSU will be fine. My PC doesn't even pull 500W with two 970s.

 

[kefan77]

Err I already have everything built basically just need a graphics card to finish the system been getting bits and bobs over the last month or so. Guess you saying that the PSU I currently have is not powerful enough.

oh, ok. in that case you'll be ok. not the best choice, but certainly not worst. It has enough power for 980 system.

 

[enapace]

oh, ok. in that case you'll be ok. not the best choice, but certainly not worst. It has enough power for 980 system.

Fair enough now to decide either to get a 970 or a 980 imagine which ever I pick will still give me a pretty solid gaming experience with the rest of the rig I have got.

 

[kefan77]

970. easy.