So I need some help deciding between these 2 options which would cost me roughly the same amount:
Option 1: Get an RX 480 8GB with a new 1080p 144Hz Freesync Monitor
Option 2: Get a GTX 1070 instead and continue using my old 1080p 60Hz Monitor
I'm leaning towards option 1 as I really value having smooth gameplay, especially with first person shooters but also just in general. I get that I wouldn't be able to crank up the graphics as much with option 1 but I think between the 144Hz refresh and freesync everything would be much smoother vs dealing with screen tearing, stuttering, or vsync lag with the 1070 on my 1080p 60Hz monitor. I really value steady FPS over running everything maxed out.
If I go with option 2 there's a potential I might get a new 1080p 144Hz monitor later down the line which would mostly eliminate the screen tearing, stuttering, or vsync lag I would have with a 60Hz refresh. That would be a stretch though as there's other components that would be a higher priority. Don’t have much interest in 1440p and g-sync is way too expensive.
I curious to see any thoughts or something I might be missing.
Option 1: Get an RX 480 8GB with a new 1080p 144Hz Freesync Monitor
Option 2: Get a GTX 1070 instead and continue using my old 1080p 60Hz Monitor
I'm leaning towards option 1 as I really value having smooth gameplay, especially with first person shooters but also just in general. I get that I wouldn't be able to crank up the graphics as much with option 1 but I think between the 144Hz refresh and freesync everything would be much smoother vs dealing with screen tearing, stuttering, or vsync lag with the 1070 on my 1080p 60Hz monitor. I really value steady FPS over running everything maxed out.
If I go with option 2 there's a potential I might get a new 1080p 144Hz monitor later down the line which would mostly eliminate the screen tearing, stuttering, or vsync lag I would have with a 60Hz refresh. That would be a stretch though as there's other components that would be a higher priority. Don’t have much interest in 1440p and g-sync is way too expensive.
I curious to see any thoughts or something I might be missing.
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