980 ti, will my system hold it back?

[Vir]

Hi guys,

I'm looking at getting a single GTX 980 ti for gaming at 1440p as my GTX 680 is kind of struggling with the newest games. I was wondering if it's a good idea as I'm not sure if my current system will be holding back the GTX 980 ti. I've done SOME research on GTX 780/980 and I think my system was fine then.

Will my system be enough for now with this card or would it be better to wait a few months and do a big upgrade of cpu+mem+mobo+gfx card?

My Xeon X5670 is at 4Ghz btw

 

[VincentHanna]

It should be ok, though you are limited to PCIE 2.0 x16

That's equivalent of PCIE 3.0 x8 I think, so no major issues. Might lose 1-2 fps because of that.

 

[RavenXXX2]

Do the GPU upgrade now as you will see an immediate benefit. The when skylake hits that's your CPU/mobo upgrade sorted.

 

[Vir]

I can live with 1-2 frames. I just don't want big frame drops or 20 frames less than what I would have with saya 4970K.

 

[P.B]

That cup is more than powerful enough you must consider it's a hex and when DX12 hits it will be better multi core optimised and not all about mhz as shown with mantle

 

[Vir]

Okay that sounds good, getting some more confidence in my system

Thanks guys, I'll order one (YAAY)