Is the GTX 960 4gb good?

[Loudmax]

hey all, im building my first computer for playing games and all that and well, i need to choose a graphics card. I was thinking about the 970, but its pretty dang expensive and the 960, even the 4gb model is about $200 cheaper(this is in NZD) So im wondering, is the 960 a good bet? will it run current and upcoming games on high, decent settings with a pretty smooth rate of frames? So basically, is it a good purchase, is it worth it. Also, some suggestions on a Z97 model Mobo would be nice...please dont say the ASUS maximus VII...so much money...anyways, thankyou to anyone who helps!

[Loudmax]

Well the main thing for me is that the price difference in NZ between the 960 and 970 is about 200-$300 difference. So, say $600 for a 970 and $330 for a 960 2gb, and $420 for a 960 4gb

[_I_]

tech prices in nz/au are nearly double usd
the price % diff is close here
$300 for 970 or $180 for 960

the 960 is a good card, but the 970 is alot better
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

[Loudmax]

Dang currencies! mucking everything up! Basically, the graphics card is determining the price of my build. With everything else(except an os) its bang on $1000(plus or minus a few $) so with the graphics card, either im going for $1300 with the 960 2gb, $1420 with the 960 4gb or $1600 with the 970

[_I_]

you can get a 2g 960, 4g isnt necessary for it
and save up for a 970 or a better card in the future

if you skimp on the cpu it will cost alot more for a new cpu/board/ram in the future

a good cpu/board combo will last longer than a good gpu

[Loudmax]

right, and why just go for the 2gb version? last i checked more games were beginning to use over 2gb

[_I_]

4g will allow for higher game settings, but at those settings the gpu may not be strong enough

[Loudmax]

It just seems to be more of a longer term investment, i could be wrong in that

[Wholesome Wych]

From what I've read, the 960 4GB doesn't seem like much of an upgrade to the 2GB one.

[Saint Jimmy]

In most games the gpu is the limiting factor, get the 970 it's what I'm using and it runs extremely well.

If you do go for the 960 then don't bother with 4gb, that card won't have the grunt to use it effectively.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Yea 4GB is pointless for GTX 960, just like it was on 760
If you buy it, save even more and get the 2GB version. But please do not expect it to really be able to crank up your games on High/Ultra @ 1080p or higher. You want a 970 for that.