Gtx 970 upgrade - Need Advise

[Shinzra]

Hello everyone, I am thinking of upgrading my current pc set up, I built this around 3 years ago now and it is starting to struggle with the later games so have decided to start upgrading.

Current pc setup

Cpu: I5 2500k
Gpu: Gtx 580
Ram: 8GB Corsair
Psu: 650w Corsair
Mobo: Asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3 mobo.
case: Cooler Master Storm Scout

Sorry if not specific enough, been a long time and struggle to remember each of the parts names.

So down to the questions.

1. Will the gtx 970 work fine with these components, I realise the i5 2500k is now a older cpu, however it still seems to perform very well for me. I have been told that my current 650w psu will be plenty to also run the gtx 970 but would like confirmation.

2. The gtx 580 dimensions are as followed

10.5 inches (267 mm) Length
4.376 inches (111 mm) Height

According to the gefore website the gtx 970 is the exact same dimensions

http://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-...

I woiuld just like to check if I should expect any issues fitting the gtx 970 in my case, which is a cm scout storm case The gtx 580 only just managed to fit in.

Thank you

 

[Shinzra]

Thank you for the replies, what do you think of the EVGA version of the Gtx 970.

EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Superclocked ACX 2.0

Cheers

 

[Shinzra]

Hello, I have another question regarding the compatibility of the EVGA GTX 970, after all it is quite expensive so want to make sure everything will work fine.

1. Will this card fit and work perfectly fine with my motherboard which is the Asus z68 Extreme 4 gen 3.

2. And also will it fit fine with my power supply which is a Corsair 650w TX, does this have all the correct connections and cables for the 970?.

3. Is there any difference in dual slot to dual width, as for my gtx 580 specification page it says dual slot and the gtx 970 page says dual width.

So basically Im just asking for clarification that everything will be compatible with the gtx 970 and fit accordingly.

Thanks

 

[Shinzra]

So tommorow is the day I will be purchasing the EVGA FTW GTX 970 edition.

So last questions and clarifications to make sure it will 100% work, after all its a big chunk of money to be spending.

1. On the gtx 580 specifications it says it is a dual slot type where as for the 970 specs it says dual width, I assume these to mean the same and simply mean dual slot for both but just making sure.

2. http://www.extreme.outervision.com/articles/psu/corsair/tx650/corsair_tx_650_5.jsp

I am fairly certain this is the psu I currently have in use with my gtx 580. Will this contain all the required cables and connectors specifically 2x 6 pin for the GTX 970 to run.

Thank you and sorry if the questions may sound novice level, but with spending this ammount of money on a upgrade I would prefer to be certain of no issues.

Thank You