Hello all. I am most likely upgrading significantly in the next 6 months. I will be getting an i7 3770K. The Mobo is an ASUS Z77 (sorry, don't remember which submodel.) Could anyone recommend a GPU for use with that? Right now, I'm thinking about a 660 2GB EVGA Superclocked. Or, would a 660Ti be better?

Nvidia GTX 660 Ti. Get an ASUS board if you are willing to spend 20-30 dollars more. Comes overclocked.

The mobo is ASUS, but thanks. Why does the ti have an advantage over a standard 660 EVGA superclocked?

If you have the money, I also recommend the 660Ti...

The Ti variant is actually a different chip than the non-Ti, it has more shader processors onboard and is therefore a good deal faster.

The Ti variant is actually a different chip than the non-Ti, it has more shader processors onboard and is therefore a good deal faster.

 

Ah ha, I see. Well, if I can afford the ti, I will get it. If not, what is the best option?

Ah ha, I see. Well, if I can afford the ti, I will get it. If not, what is the best option?

 

If the 660Ti is too expensive, go for the less expensive and inferior GTX660. (non-ti)

 

Just a side note, I would highly recommend that you try to spend as much as you can for the GPU. I know many people discredit this for FSX usage but, GPUs are important especially if you are going to use SGSS to smooth everything out. :smile:

Nvidia GTX 660 Ti. Get an ASUS board if you are willing to spend 20-30 dollars more. Comes overclocked.

 

The exact model is the CrossFireX] GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H Intel Z77 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ IRST, Lucid Virtu MVP, Ultra Durable4 Classic, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, 2x Gen3 PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1 & 2 PCI (Extreme OC Certified)

Is this overclocked?

 

 

If the 660Ti is too expensive, go for the less expensive and inferior GTX660.

 

I think that fortunately, I can afford the ti.

This new rig looks to cost $1600. My, how inflation has risen :Shocked: :Shocked: :Shocked: :Shocked:! Looks like lots of work to pay for it. Hope it's worth it B) .

Nvidia GTX 660 Ti. Get an ASUS board if you are willing to spend 20-30 dollars more. Comes overclocked.

 

The exact model is the CrossFireX] GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H Intel Z77 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ IRST, Lucid Virtu MVP, Ultra Durable4 Classic, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, 2x Gen3 PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1 & 2 PCI (Extreme OC Certified)

Is this overclocked?

 

 

If the 660Ti is too expensive, go for the less expensive and inferior GTX660.

 

I think that fortunately, I can afford the ti.

 

Sorry I should have phrased my post better. I meant get an ASUS branded GPU (The ASUS GTX 660 Ti Direct CU II TOP) if you can afford it. It's very close performance wise to the GTX 670 and is overclocked out of the box. The motherboard is fine for overclocking your CPU and other bits.

On the webpage of the seller, I see no ASUS branded GPU, in fact, I've never heard of one. Could you perhaps provide a link for me? Thanks!

Try looking at the Newegg site.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121656&Tpk=asus%20gtx660ti

Would the ASUS or a EVGA superclocked be better? Also, should I opt for the 2GB 660 or the 3?

Both Asus and EVGA are reputable brands... so whichever you feel more comfortable with.

 

2 GB is more than enough for FSX..

Thanks a lot, Bert! Really helped out with that last post. :Peace: I think I'll go EVGA, as it is available from the manuafacturer, and I'd rather not install myself.