Should i get gtx 1080 or gtx 1070?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
K

Kinslayer25

Prominent
Jun 13, 2017
6
0
510
Hey guys so im mainly looking into 1440p but want to future proof just saw the game anthem and is something i want to be able to run 1440p 60+fps so i was wondering if a 1070 would do the trick or should i get the 1080 also im wondering if i should upgrade anything else before getting the GPU, this is what i have now:

MOBO h97 pc mate
I7 4790k
8gb ddr3
Msi gtx 960 100me 2gb
500w psu

I was thinking about gettng 16gb ram should i or 8gb is good for now.

Thanks
 
Solution
Herc08
8GB should be good for now, but 16GB is just that sweet spot. So even though it's not necessary, it is recommended, especially if you are thinking about editing.

As far as GPU goes, if you have the budget to get the 1080, then get the 1080, no question. However, if budget does play a role, then get the 1070. The 1070 is not a bad card at all. It should handle most 1440p games at 60FPS. However, at least with the 1080, you know you are set, and would not run into any problems, especially since it's UNDER $500 now.

That's just my three cents.
Sort by date Sort by votes
Herc08

Herc08

Distinguished
Aug 6, 2016
5,905
2
19,960
8GB should be good for now, but 16GB is just that sweet spot. So even though it's not necessary, it is recommended, especially if you are thinking about editing.

As far as GPU goes, if you have the budget to get the 1080, then get the 1080, no question. However, if budget does play a role, then get the 1070. The 1070 is not a bad card at all. It should handle most 1440p games at 60FPS. However, at least with the 1080, you know you are set, and would not run into any problems, especially since it's UNDER $500 now.

That's just my three cents.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
Ecky

Ecky

Illustrious
Feb 3, 2013
7,592
2
38,960
You might consider moving to 16GB of RAM, but 8GB is enough for the vast majority. What power supply do you have specifically?

Be aware that virtually any (modern) video card can hit 60fps, provided you play with your graphical settings a bit. A 1070 should be able to max out most games, but in a handful you might need to do something like drop shadows from "Ultra" to "Very High".
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
K

Kinslayer25

Prominent
Jun 13, 2017
6
0
510
I have the evga 500w thats white sorry im at work and don't exactly remember the specific name of it, and i want to play on high to ultra current games and ones thatare coming out
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Herc08

Herc08

Distinguished
Aug 6, 2016
5,905
2
19,960


It should be able to handle it, but I would upgrade to a Seasonic or a Corsair RMx series if possible. Or EVGA SuperNOVA G3 series. You don't want to risk it by using a PSU that may or may not have good quality parts.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Herc08

Herc08

Distinguished
Aug 6, 2016
5,905
2
19,960


Yes because you are not going to use more than 450w of power. But you don't want 500 as it's cutting it close. 650 is good as it should give you some buffer. Any of the EVGA G3 or Corsair RMx would work.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom