Upgrade time - a GPU that'll last 5 years and play nice with DX12 at 1080p

Koocha · Sep 3, 2015

Hi

The time has come for an upgrade from my GTX 680 (which is fine, so maybe not an upgrade)...

What I tend to do is only upgrade my computer once every 5 years or so, so I like to get good stuff that will do me for that length of time.

My computer is hooked up to my TV (1080p) and I have no plans to upgrade my TV, so let's assume I'll use it at 1080p.

I've heard NVIDIA cards lack something that DX12 has, so that's concerns me a little, but I know the NVIDIA cards are more efficient and usually perform better.

I think I'm swinging towards the GTX 980. Any thoughts?

Mousemonkey · Sep 3, 2015

AMD cards are also lacking when it comes to DX12 so your best bet would be to either stick with what you have or just get a new card and don't get all hung up on DX12.

Koocha · Sep 3, 2015

Mousemonkey :

I just would like it to be "future proof" (5 years worth). Will my 680 last for the next 5 years?

EAJuggalo · Sep 3, 2015

Wait a year until DX12 if fully implemented. Right now AMD gets more out of DX12 than Nvidia but that could easily change when Nvidia comes out with their new offerings.

Mousemonkey · Sep 3, 2015

That depends on what you mean by "last", there is no such thing as "future proof".

Mousemonkey · Sep 3, 2015

AMD is no better than Nvidia when it comes to DX12. http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/amd-there-is-no-such-thing-as-full-support-for-dx12-today.html

EAJuggalo · Sep 3, 2015

According to the Devs it is. http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/213202-ashes-dev-dishes-on-dx12-amd-vs-nvidia-and-asynchronous-compute

Mousemonkey · Sep 3, 2015

You should check out the article over at Guru3D mate, all is not as it seems with that ONE beta benchmark. :non:

Pyre · Sep 3, 2015

But if it lacks these so called few dx12 features does it really make things suck...of course not so the AMD is still good. Its like someone loosing one eye, does that person have to give up on life eventhough one eye is still left and the ears are still there to help with sense....?

When it comes to amd vs nvidia the points given are honestly not really viable enough to show nvidia is top notch...

Mousemonkey · Sep 3, 2015

Both AMD and Nvidia are not quite ready for DX12 so to say that one is better than the other is either shortsighted or fan speak.

Pyre · Sep 3, 2015

Mousemonkey :

Yep for sure.

Koocha · Sep 4, 2015

Thanks for the replies, guys.

Looks like I'll hang on for a bit and see what happens. I'll stick with the GTX 680 for a bit.

Pyre · Sep 4, 2015

Koocha :

Well maybe during december or possibly before there might be deals on these GPUs. Go for the 980 or AMDs r9 fury if you dont mind that expense. Stepped down to 970 or r9 390x if too expensive

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