The big question- GTA V pc requirements

hey guys

just 2 days back i pre-ordered gta v
and i just found out that it has now been delayed even further to April 14!

1)regarding the specifications
i am a bit skeptical about my 680m being able to run gta v perfectly
i know it will run but will it be adequate for high or even medium? (forget ultras/extreme/very high etc)
what about you guys?

and nvidia really dug itself a BIG grave by blocking overclocking,
heard it was enabled again, kudos to the community!

2)i was contemplating about upgrading to 970m. how much difference will be there between 680m and 970m(3 generations apart)
and will it be compatible? what all do need to buy(heatsink/pads/bracket-complete n00b on upgrading please guide me)?
most important!- where can i buy cheapest and most reliable? For delivery to New Delhi, India? International shipping?

Any help is appreciated
thanks

 

Don't worry about it. Stock 680M is comparable to the recommended 660/7870. Plus OC is not blocked on 680M in any shape or form.

970M is 66% faster than 680M but if you're not playing titles more demanding than GTA V it's not a necessary upgrade.

Spoiler: GTA V Official System Requirements

System Requirements

• 
  MINIMUM:
  • OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
  • Hard Drive: 65 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
  • Additional Notes: Over time downloadable content and programming changes will change the system requirements for this game. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer and www.rockstargames.com/support for current compatibility information. Some system components such as mobile chipsets, integrated, and AGP graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher. Other requirements: Installation and online play requires log-in to Rockstar Games Social Club (13+) network; internet connection required for activation, online play, and periodic entitlement verification; software installations required including Rockstar Games Social Club platform, DirectX , Chromium, and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 sp1 Redistributable Package, and authentication software that recognizes certain hardware attributes for entitlement, digital rights management, system, and other support purposes. SINGLE USE SERIAL CODE REGISTRATION VIA INTERNET REQUIRED; REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO ONE ROCKSTAR GAMES SOCIAL CLUB ACCOUNT (13+) PER SERIAL CODE; ONLY ONE PC LOG-IN ALLOWED PER SOCIAL CLUB ACCOUNT AT ANY TIME; SERIAL CODE(S) ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE ONCE USED; SOCIAL CLUB ACCOUNTS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE. Partner Requirements: Please check the terms of service of this site before purchasing this software.

• 
  RECOMMENDED:
  • OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHz (8 CPUs)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7870 2GB
  • Hard Drive: 65 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
  • Additional Notes:

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/alienware-17x-r4-970m-upgrade.767872

TomGJX has a thread about the similar upgrade. You should find it useful.

 

thanks a lot guys
really helped

didnt know they had officially released requirements

also, thanks for the upgrade tutorial link

 

Yup just to add on, your 680M should be good enough... The card runs really cool and has great Ocing potential.. a 5000 Firestrike GPU score is easily doable and even 6000.. You'll be fine with it...