Hey guys, so I've recently built a new PC, i7 4790k, 16 GB ram, 21:9 2560*1080 60 Hz monitor. What I did not choose to upgrade was the graphics card. I am currently running a 660 GTX and it's just not cutting it lately.
So, as you all know (for those who don't live under a rock) the 980 Ti is out available for pre-order, Australia in my case.
I've been researching heaps and reading lots of forums but I still can't seem to decide between the 970, 980 or 980 Ti. It really confuses me when people say "buy what you can afford". Well, most people can save up and buy the 980 Ti eventually, so I don't understand the whole, 'i can afford thing'. Me, personally (student attending uni) I have saved up enough to buy a titan x. Right now I am leaning more towards the 970 because it is the best value for the money you pay.
However, I am wondering whether i should buy a 980 or 980 Ti so that it lasts longer, thus I don't have buy another card in the near future as the 970 becomes obsolete.
Basically, I want to know which card I should get so I save the most amount of money in the future.
Few concerns as well, looking at current games, v ram needed for max settings will probably be more than 4 GB in 2016. This would make the 970 obsolete in a year. BUT, direct x 12 may support v ram stacking so 970 SLI would be a good upgrade. This is applicable to the 980 as well (Since pretty much same vram, the 970 3.5gb issue is mostly fixed with new drivers, and if a game is gunna use more than 3.5gb it would probably use more than 4gb anyway)
To conclude, I think my best options are 970, then SLI in the future or replace with a better card, or 980 Ti and hope it doesn't become obsolete soon. (I am looking at around 4-5 years life span)
Which option would be of better value? or have you got another suggestion?
Also, I am looking to run games at at least 35 fps max settings, and pretty interested to use DSR x1.5 or 2 if possible. I currently play WoT, GTA5 and BF4.
Thanks!
So, as you all know (for those who don't live under a rock) the 980 Ti is out available for pre-order, Australia in my case.
I've been researching heaps and reading lots of forums but I still can't seem to decide between the 970, 980 or 980 Ti. It really confuses me when people say "buy what you can afford". Well, most people can save up and buy the 980 Ti eventually, so I don't understand the whole, 'i can afford thing'. Me, personally (student attending uni) I have saved up enough to buy a titan x. Right now I am leaning more towards the 970 because it is the best value for the money you pay.
However, I am wondering whether i should buy a 980 or 980 Ti so that it lasts longer, thus I don't have buy another card in the near future as the 970 becomes obsolete.
Basically, I want to know which card I should get so I save the most amount of money in the future.
Few concerns as well, looking at current games, v ram needed for max settings will probably be more than 4 GB in 2016. This would make the 970 obsolete in a year. BUT, direct x 12 may support v ram stacking so 970 SLI would be a good upgrade. This is applicable to the 980 as well (Since pretty much same vram, the 970 3.5gb issue is mostly fixed with new drivers, and if a game is gunna use more than 3.5gb it would probably use more than 4gb anyway)
To conclude, I think my best options are 970, then SLI in the future or replace with a better card, or 980 Ti and hope it doesn't become obsolete soon. (I am looking at around 4-5 years life span)
Which option would be of better value? or have you got another suggestion?
Also, I am looking to run games at at least 35 fps max settings, and pretty interested to use DSR x1.5 or 2 if possible. I currently play WoT, GTA5 and BF4.
Thanks!
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