GTX 970 "vs" 1440p G-Sync Monitor

Marnad · Sep 4, 2016

Hello folks,

I have a 1440p monitor (G-sync, 1ms, 144Hz) coming next week. I currently have an eVGA GTX 970 SC. Should I look at selling this GPU and picking up a GTX 1070? I looked at some benches of the 970 (Witcher 3, GTA V, DOOM) and it seems to get 30 ~ 60 fps in some games.

Will G-sync help smooth things a bit under 60 fps?

Thanks!

sizzling · Sep 4, 2016

G-Sync will help, if your willing to drop settings the 970 will still do ok but clearly the 1070 is much better suited to that resolution. Try it and see what you think.

Chugalug_ · Sep 4, 2016

The 970 will not push 1440p at even 60fps at higher settings, the max you'd go with is 1080p 144hz with that card.

G-Sync will only help if it is stable and constantly above 30-35fps, as it ceases to function or does so very poorly below that mark.
I recommend getting a 1070 soon, and getting the Dell S2716DG, it is an amazing value monitor and will be a perfect fit for the 1070 with G-Sync.
Note that the 1070 is essentially twice the power of the 970, so I'd definitely sell it and trade it in for an upgrade, as it will offer a great gaming experience.

Marnad · Sep 5, 2016

Thanks for the input, folks.

Funny that the Dell S2716DG was mentioned; that is the unit I have ordered (on sale).

Well, I posted my GTX 970 for sale yesterday, and it sold the same day. I ordered a Gigabyte GTX 1070 G1 Gaming. It was on sale, as well ($550 CAD, plus tax). The wife was a little worked up until I showed her some recovered cost from selling the 970, lol. I hope it was a good choice.

maxalge · Sep 5, 2016

Marnad :

XD hahaha!

they usually do get hot if you dont talk with them first when dropping that kind of cash

Chugalug_ · Sep 5, 2016

You made a great choice!

Enjoy, and let me know if you have any problems!

Marnad · Sep 5, 2016

Thanks all.

Marnad · Sep 6, 2016

Quick follow-up question; I have a stock i5 2500k. Should I be concerned about a bottle neck with the 1070? Should I look at overclocking?

Thanks

maxalge · Sep 6, 2016

Marnad :

yes, its a bit long in the tooth

time to overclock if you have not done so

Marnad · Sep 6, 2016

Thanks - I was just researching; looks like I should grab a 212 Cooler and shoot for 4.0 ~ 4.2 GHz.

Chugalug_ · Sep 6, 2016

Get the Cryorig H7,, the 212 Evo isn't good nowadays since there are options that will easily outperform it at the same price or a little higher.
Goes for $35 on newegg.

J_E_D_70 · Sep 6, 2016

Guessing with even cheap air you should be able to hit 4.4-4.5. Sandy are good OCers.

I have same gpu/monitor combo and like it. Only thing I've noticed is the gigabyte software sometimes forgets your overclock setting (may relate to updating driver). On the monitor, turn off deep sleep and check the calibration section of tftcentral for monitor-side color adjustment and brightness.

frank_hnd · Sep 7, 2016

get a cryorig H7 +1! hate the 212, they are ugly, loud and low quality.

Overclock that baby but don't sweat it too much, at 1440p your card should be doing most of the work. but you do need that OC for CPU dependent games.

1070+1440p were made for each other, enjoy your new gaming experience!

Marnad · Sep 7, 2016

Thanks for the information folks. I can't seem to find an H7 available in Canada. Otherwise, I have seen online that an OC'd 2500k can easily compete with the modern Intel CPUs. I'm really looking forward to the upgrade (1070 + S2716DG); I currently have a 7 year old 24' Logitech monitor @ 60Hz.

frank_hnd · Sep 7, 2016

Marnad :

oh, it will be quite the upgrade!

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