I have £450 to spend on a graphics upgrade for my pc. I am buying an AOC or Asus 144hz monitor for £199 and would like some advise on how best to spend the rest. I already have an MSI GTX 970 and my upgrade options are - buy another MSI GTX 970 for £199 and go SLI, buy an MSI GTX 980 (none ti) for £239 or but an AMD RX 480 for £249 (selling my existing GTX 970 on the last 2). I play mainly fps games and want the best performance.
Graphics upgrade help needed
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kansaw
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Sounds like you wish to play very high (100-120+) fps @ 1080p. You may have to sli your 970 or go to a single GTX1070 for that kind of performance. If you're willing to live closer to 60-70 fps then a GTX1060 or RX480 would work. Compare cards fps for various games at Game Debate website to get an idea what's needed for the games you play.
As much as I prefer a single GPU over SLI or Crossfire, The only way you're getting a decent upgrade is through SLI with a second 970. The 980, 1060 or 480 aren't much of a step-up in performance from your current 970. Or find a little more for the 1070.
The 'when it works' statement about SLI is what worries me as I read mixed reviews. The monitor I am looking at only has Freesyn not G Sync so this could also be an issue with SLI.
I have just been looking at prices for 980ti cards and 1070 cards. I guess the other option is to go for one of these and put the monitor on hold until I sell my GTX 970.
I have just been looking at prices for 980ti cards and 1070 cards. I guess the other option is to go for one of these and put the monitor on hold until I sell my GTX 970.
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