GnomishViking

From what I’ve been told in the past the CPU doesn’t mean much when it comes to gaming at a high resolution. But then I see some benchmarks and it seems to still make a difference in certain games. So I’m not sure what to think.

Hello! I think this may be my first post? Or at least the first in years, Anyways, I am looking for some opinions on the effectiveness of the 8700k going forwards for gaming use only. I have about 2500$ saved to upgrade my pc whenever parts come in stock. In want to get a 3080 (currently have a 2080) but I also have money to get a new cpu and mobo. I currently game at 3440x1440 100hz play all kinds of games. What I am really wondering is there any point in upgrading the CPU just for gaming? Or could I save the money and just delid and go for 5GHZ and hold onto it for a couple more years. Part of me also feels I should hold onto it tell DDR5 comes available for consumers. Past me wouldn’t have hesitated and just spent the money. But being a dad I get filled with shame spending money lol. Thanks for the feed back!

I feel like I should just go for the highest clocked card I can find out of the box then. I have had crap luck with the silicone lottery aver the past few years.

I would get that one, But at my store they only have the MSI hybrid, which isnt clocked that high

And which one do you have? The FTW or the Strix?

I guess the EVGA SC is an option too. already clocked higher than the FTW. But the FTW is custom PCB I think? Plus more power connectors. Which in theory would give better overclocks but from what Ive seen every card hits the same OC wall.

Now talking about warranty. At my local store I can spend like 80$ and get two year in house replacement. So I wouldn't necessarily have to deal with asus support. But I would rather not have to spend money on extra warranty if I dint have to.

If I am not mistaken all three options have a backplate

Hey all, Just joined the forum As the title says i need some help choosing a 1080. I currently have a 980ti FTW running a 3440x1440 monitor and am looking to upgrade to the 1080. Alot of people say to wait, but gettting another 10fps or more going up to a 1080 running my resolution means alot frankly. I like the Asus strix cause depending on which one you get it comes with a pretty good clock out of the box. But I have heard it has horrible support from Asus and sagging issues that have been with the Strix line for a while now. Msi has an offering that is also clocked pretty good out of the box, but the red and black doesnt fit my build much. Now comes to the EVGA FTW. I like the looks of this card alot and have been happy with my 980ti FTW. My only issue is that my 980ti really sucks for overclocking. Like anything above 1420mhz and its unstable no matter what I do. Which is what concerns me about getting the 1080 version because it has a lower clock out of the box, SO I am kinda worried it wont overclock very well. Anyways I would love to hear your guys opinions.