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Need an advice for upgrading GPU and MOBO !!!

ChosenOne
Level 7

‎12-17-2015 01:40 AM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 01:23 AM by Community Admin

Hi Guys,

I'm currently using the ROG CG8565 here is my spec:
CPU: i7-2600k
GPU: GTX 690
MOBO: I checked with Speccy and it said CG8565 but i think Its a P8Z68 V Pro
RAM: 16gb
So now i'm planning to upgrade my rig and here is the list of parts:
CPU: i7 6700k
GPU: Asus Strix GTX 980ti
MOBO: Asus Maximus VIII Hero

I only use for gaming and I love to max out the settings for every modern game so I really need an advice from any of experts out there to help me out. Also I'm not really sure if my current ( CG8565 ) case can fit with the Strix 980ti or not? Or i have to get a new case better? I really want to get the Asus Rampage V or Maximus VIII Extreme but I don't know whats difference, then I looked up on the internet and they said the Maximus VIII Hero is good for gaming already and it doesn't "burn your bank".
Thanks in advance
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Chino
Level 15

‎12-17-2015 07:12 AM

If I'm not mistaken, the GTX 690 is 28cm long and the Strix GTX 980 Ti should be around 30.5cm. So that's a 2.5cm difference. What you can do is measure the clearance space in the case and you'll know if it'll fit.

If you don't plan to do a multiple GPU setup in the future, the Z170 platform should be sufficient for your needs. In this case, you'd save a lot of money going with the i7-6700K and the ASUS Maximus VIII Hero motherboard. The new ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha should be in stores soon so you can take a look at that as well.
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ChosenOne
Level 7
In response to Chino

‎12-17-2015 07:32 AM

Chino wrote:
If I'm not mistaken, the GTX 690 is 28cm long and the Strix GTX 980 Ti should be around 30.5cm. So that's a 2.5cm difference. What you can do is measure the clearance space in the case and you'll know if it'll fit.

If you don't plan to do a multiple GPU setup in the future, the Z170 platform should be sufficient for your needs. In this case, you'd save a lot of money going with the i7-6700K and the ASUS Maximus VIII Hero motherboard. The new ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Alpha should be in stores soon so you can take a look at that as well.


Yes I wan't to go SLI soon in the future, so are there any problems with the VIII Hero if i go SLI?
With the VIII Hero Alpha i checked it already but i don't really whats difference between those 2, is it better performance or something else?
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Chino
Level 15

‎12-17-2015 07:59 AM

No. The Maximus VIII Hero can support up to 2 way SLI. The Alpha version has a few more features like the U.2 connectors, Wi-Fi and RGB headers. That's about it.
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scraech
Level 7
In response to Chino

‎12-19-2015 07:14 AM

This week has not been cheap. I'm upgrading my SLI. I chose the Gigabyte GTX 980 TI EXTREME'S. I'm Currently running SLI Gigabyte GTX 770 o.c. 4gb v2.0. My issues now is the power supply. I have a Corsair AX760. And completely forgot about the new power requirements brother the 980TI's. So I also ordered a AX1200i. So when your upgrading make sure your power supply feeding your 680 will be up to the task of feeding your new GPU and if your thinking SLI. Having a modular PSU can make it easier and easier on the eyes for windowed cases.
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Vlada011
Level 10

‎12-21-2015 12:55 PM

ASUS make better graphic cards and PCB than GIGABYTE but you choose what you like.
GTX980Ti Matrix and Hero VIII are same family. It's sin installing GIGABYTE design on that.


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