What graphics card is preferred for a 2560x1440 monitor?

[Will Dano]

I'm thinking of buying a GTX 770 with the 4GB VRAM, is that enough for 1440p gaming? Roughly, how many FPS would I get on Crysis 3 on max settings?

 

[envy14tpe]

If you want to reach 50-60fps on 1440p playing Crysis 3 then you'll need more horsepower. I'd go for the 780, I know it costs more but if you want to try to get to max settings you'll need it. Look up reviews of the 680 and you'll see that it can't max out the game, although the 780 is a step above.

 

[chromic]

Even a CF'd 7970's cant make it to 60 fps in 1080p, you would need something like SLI titans to get 50-60 fps in 1440p

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/crysis-3-performance-benchmark-gaming,3451-6.html

and its not even fully maxed.

 

[bignastyid]

Dual GTX 770's should do it. Looks like SLI'd 770's scale very well in Crysis 3
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_770_sli_review,20.html

 

[Will Dano]

Even a CF'd 7970's cant make it to 60 fps in 1080p, you would need something like SLI titans to get 50-60 fps in 1440p

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/crysis-3-performance-benchmark-gaming,3451-6.html

and its not even fully maxed.

So you're telling me that with the GTX 770 and 4GB VRAM, it won't be able to reach an average of 40FPS on 2560x1440?

 

[Will Dano]

Dual GTX 770's should do it. Looks like SLI'd 770's scale very well in Crysis 3
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_770_sli_review,20.html

So does that mean whether I do have 4GB of VRAM or not, it's not going to make any difference? Were these tests done with GTX 770 2GB or GTX 770 4GB?

 

[Swordkd]

Triple 760's maybe? Of course that takes a good PSU, and a motherboard that can support it, but unless you are spending a TON of money, that's most likely your best bet on a *reasonable* budget. Triple 660's beat 2 680's, so 760's would just be gravy. Figure 780 dollars for 3 x 760's, another 100+ for a PSU, and probably 140ish for a motherboard to support it.

 

[chromic]

Even a CF'd 7970's cant make it to 60 fps in 1080p, you would need something like SLI titans to get 50-60 fps in 1440p

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/crysis-3-performance-benchmark-gaming,3451-6.html

and its not even fully maxed.

So you're telling me that with the GTX 770 and 4GB VRAM, it won't be able to reach an average of 40FPS on 2560x1440?

maxed? no.

High? probably yes.

 

[chromic]

Dual GTX 770's should do it. Looks like SLI'd 770's scale very well in Crysis 3
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_770_sli_review,20.html

So does that mean whether I do have 4GB of VRAM or not, it's not going to make any difference? Were these tests done with GTX 770 2GB or GTX 770 4GB?

Crysis 3 will use sh*tloads of VRAm maxed @ 1440p

2GB wouldnt be enough i would say.

 

[bignastyid]

Dual GTX 770's should do it. Looks like SLI'd 770's scale very well in Crysis 3
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_770_sli_review,20.html

So does that mean whether I do have 4GB of VRAM or not, it's not going to make any difference? Were these tests done with GTX 770 2GB or GTX 770 4GB?

Those tests where done with 2Gb reference models.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_770_sli_review,3.html

 

[envy14tpe]

A 770 (at max settings ..Crysis 3) , you'll get around 25fps. Check these links:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2013/05/31/nvidia-geforce-gtx-770-2gb-review/5
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-770-gk104-review,3519-7.html

 

[Will Dano]

There will be no performance advantage to a 4GB 770 over a 2GB 770 at any playable settings at any resolution in any game, with the possible exception of modded skyrim, and I dare anyone to find benchmarks that say otherwise (hint: you won't). The only way to make a 4GB 770 worth it is to play modded skyrim or do something really weird like force a ton of unneccessary SSAA in some games.

Don't waste your money. The best card for 1440p gaming right now is the GTX 780, by far. Second place would probably be a 7970 GHz Edition. Third place a 2GB GTX 770.

The GTX 780 is only 10% - 15% more powerful than the GTX 770 but it's $150 more expensive, so I think it's not worth it. I'm going to be doing a lot of 3D animation and visual effects that require the extra VRAM which is the only reason why I'm getting the GTX 770 4GB. After reading what everyone said about this graphics card and the monitor resolution, I think I'll be fine. The GTX 770 is powerful enough to run crysis 3 on max settings 2560x1440 and get an avergae of 25 fps, but with the 4GB VRAM, i'm going to expect more FPS out of it.

 

[envy14tpe]

A 770 will run amazingly. It'll handle all 3D animation&effects like a champ. It might not max out Crysis 3 but who cares? I've been impressed more with other games.

 

[Will Dano]

A 770 will run amazingly. It'll handle all 3D animation&effects like a champ. It might not max out Crysis 3 but who cares? I've been impressed more with other games.

It WILL max it out, the only problem is, it would only get me an average of 30 - 40 fps, which i'm okay with.

 

[envy14tpe]

A 770 will run amazingly. It'll handle all 3D animation&effects like a champ. It might not max out Crysis 3 but who cares? I've been impressed more with other games.

It WILL max it out, the only problem is, it would only get me an average of 30 - 40 fps, which i'm okay with.

It can be maxed out but most gamers don't like gaming at 30fps. 60fps is preferred.