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Hey guys. I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times, and I apologize...I just know this kind of answer can change every month. I'm currently using:

Z270P-D3
I7-7700k
16GB DDR4 @ 3000
GTX 970 Reference

I plan on getting a Vive or Rift (decisions..........) in the next 3-6 months and I'd like to lock down a good GPU before-hand. I keep hearing 1070 is the VR sweet spot, so I'm probably going that route. Thought about a 1080...but seems like the extra $200 isn't worth it. If I ever find the GPU wanting I could just SLI (is it true that SLI is a better choice for VR since it's similar to dual monitors?)

So anyway, I don't mind spending $450-500, I just want the (arguably) BEST choice for a 1070. I have my eye on this one... https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126109 Great reviews and rating. BUT...the issue is it's just barely too big for my Zalman Z11 Plus.

I've grown attached to this case and modded it a bunch already so I don't want to bother getting a new case. And considering I don't even use the lower HDD bay I might just get a dremel tool and make a project out of it.

Now all of that said...and keep that GPU choice in mind....can anyone offer a comparable choice in power and reliability that will actually FIT my case? Thanks a lot for any info!
 
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I would back Gigabyte up as a good card company, i use to only purchase them. After i bought a x800 from ati in 2004 i thought i was cool. Then 7950 gx2s came out in 2006 i had to have them lol only 1200 dollars.... They ended up setting on fire in my case since i over clocked them so much to run crysis max.. They replaced them immediately also giving me free stuff in process. I went through 3 generations cards with them till they stopped making cars. Then i switched over too EVGA, Now i am with MSI EK X 1070 since they were only one I could get a 1070 that still had samsung memory in it in november also it had a water block on it for my already custom loop i had currently. all in all Gigabyte is a good brand
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I feel with 1080 you are saving yourself for future titles. Also maybe if you wait a month or possibly two. Wait for 1080TI to come out and see if 1080 drops in price. VR is actually pretty cool, I just tried it out on my buddies PC yesterday it was a lot cooler than i thought. PLay GTA V, mine craft some other games. His set up was 7700k with 1080 gtx it ran very smooth.
 
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Chaos_Theorist

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Thanks for the reply, Burt! And definitely food for thought. Can you or anyone else confirm if SLI works well with VR? That would definitely influence my decision. I got a Gear VR for cheap a couple weeks ago and am actually very impressed with the motion tracking and quality, for being nothing more than a phone screen under a magnifying glass. I even plan on getting that gimmicky little wrist-shocker that prevents sim sickness, if I need it--haha.

But ya...That Strix is a SEXY card from what I've been reading. Even the 1080 version. Has me glaring at my case and contemplating how and where to saw. Lol
 
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Have you considered the Gigabyte G1? I have this GPU and it's been great: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125871&cm_re=gigabyte_g1_1070-_-14-125-871-_-Product

Don't worry too much about store reviews / ratings when choosing a GPU - most of the time they don't really tell you anything other than what you already know.
 
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I would back Gigabyte up as a good card company, i use to only purchase them. After i bought a x800 from ati in 2004 i thought i was cool. Then 7950 gx2s came out in 2006 i had to have them lol only 1200 dollars.... They ended up setting on fire in my case since i over clocked them so much to run crysis max.. They replaced them immediately also giving me free stuff in process. I went through 3 generations cards with them till they stopped making cars. Then i switched over too EVGA, Now i am with MSI EK X 1070 since they were only one I could get a 1070 that still had samsung memory in it in november also it had a water block on it for my already custom loop i had currently. all in all Gigabyte is a good brand
 
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