How "future proof" is the x370 Taichi?

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I'm currently finalizing my new build and would like to lower the overall cost.

I'm currently thinking of getting the Taichi because I might SLI in the future. I know I could get a B350 then upgrade later, but then I can't get away with buying an OEM version of Windows. So my logic is why not put the money I'd spend on a full version of Windows into a better motherboard that would last me longer. It also comes with more features, which is nice.

Does this make sense? Will AM4 motherboards progress enough over the next few years to make this investment moot?

Any input or advice would be appreciated.
 
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What GPU are you considering now? I ask because SLI is only supported on the 1070 and above. And since 1070's are practically nonexistent right now due to cryptominers. Given a choice, single card solutions are almost always preferable anyway. Unless you're envisioning dual 1080's or 1080ti's in your future?
 
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Well that solves that. Considering that isn't an issue anymore, does it make sense going with the x370 if I MIGHT SLI some point in the future?
 
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I'm considering a 1080. The SLI is a 50% maybe, I'm more interested in something that will last me the longest.
 
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Hrm. A 1080 is in the neighborhood of $500. Assume by the time you're ready to SLI it's dropped to $300 or so for your second card. $800 total. I think I would rather use the money you'd save on OS and mobo and get a 1080 ti for $700 right now. The money for SLI may or may not ever benefit you, a faster (though extravagant) GPU can be enjoyed instantly. And in the future you can probably still sell it for $400-500 and put that towards whatever the latest 11XX or 12XX ti model is.

This is all assuming you're going to be gaming at 1440p now and planned on upgrading to 4k along with SLI. If you're running 1080p, everything here is overkill.
 
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I hadn't considered the 1080ti.

I don't know when/if I'll do 4k, but I do CUDA programming so powerfull cards come in handy. As for 1070s, they have constantly been sold out or had prices hovering around the price of a 1080 which is why I went with a 1080.

I like the suggestion of downgrading mobo and getting a Ti, but if I can get a 1070 for cheaper I'd rather do that.
 
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I'm not really familiar with CUDA programming, but I thought for most part it doesn't make any use of SLI anyway?

Your best chance of finding a 1070 is probably in a retail outlet. Cryptominers have bought out every card they can find online, but there are still some sitting on actual store shelves. If you call around in your local area you may get lucky, especially at the non-chain smaller stores that have less online presence.
 
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