Is the GTX 970 still good today?

[Aaronius_Leonius]

I am building a pc and was going to go with an RX 480 but I then realized that I could get a used 970. I was wondering if I can run every game at 60fps in 1080p at medium settings or higher. I also am a game developer and was wondering if it would be good for that. Any help is appreciated. Thanks 

[zMeul]

I still have my GTX970 and it's close enough to a GTX1060 performance wise

[Aaronius_Leonius]

2 minutes ago, zMeul said:

I still have my GTX970 and it's close enough to a GTX1060 performance wise

Can it run shadow of mordor and minecraft with shaders? If you don't have those games, that's fine 

[Guest]

A RX 480 is competing with a 1060 which is very close to a 980 in performance. So yes it is good but not as good as a 480

[zMeul]

Just now, AA-RonRosen said:

Can it run shadow of mordor and minecraft with shaders? If you don't have those games, that's fine 

I did ran Shadow of Mordor quite well

as for MineCraft ... dun really care about that

[Aaronius_Leonius]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

A RX 480 is competing with a 1060 which is very close to a 980 in performance. So yes it is good but not as good as a 480

I might be able to find a good deal on a 980 when I get my GPU. It would be in august so I assume it would get cheaper.

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

if you can buy a 970 you can buy a 1060 and if you can buy a rx  480

 

buy a rx 480

 

save money live better.AMD

[Aaronius_Leonius]

1 minute ago, zMeul said:

I did ran Shadow of Mordor quite well

as for MineCraft ... dun really care about that

I will just Yolo it when I buy my GPU. I will get a used 970, 980 or new RX 480.

[sakibsadmanshajib]

Dude, get the RX 480 or go for 1060. I'd strongly recommend not to buy used products.

[zMeul]

5 minutes ago, AA-RonRosen said:

I will just Yolo it when I buy my GPU

video card

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I will get a used 970, 980 or new RX 480

I would not spend a dime on a RX480, but that's just me

 

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also,

if you don't know the condition of how those video cards were used, I'd stay away

[needlessly_weekday]

12 minutes ago, zMeul said:

I still have my GTX970 and it's close enough to a GTX1060 performance wise

Not really. The 1060 has similar performance levels to a 980.

[Aaronius_Leonius]

2 minutes ago, sakibsadmanshajib said:

Dude, get the RX 480 or go for 1060. I'd strongly recommend not to buy used products.

 

2 minutes ago, zMeul said:

I would not spend a dime on a RX480, but that's just me

Can you please specify why? I need a good reason if I want to make a decision.

[zMeul]

2 minutes ago, spacemen13579 said:

Not really. The 1060 has similar performance levels to a 980.

 

it's right in between them, so either goes

[zMeul]

3 minutes ago, AA-RonRosen said:

Can you please specify why? I need a good reason if I want to make a decision.

they are hot cards

[Aaronius_Leonius]

2 minutes ago, zMeul said:

they are hot cards

What do you mean? And what cards are you referring to?

[Enovi]

2 minutes ago, zMeul said:

they are hot cards

I have an RX480, mine runs really well with ultra settings @ 60fps with a constant 55 degree Celsius mark.

 

 

[sakibsadmanshajib]

I can't tell yo specific numbers, but RX-480 and GTX 1060 are a little bit better in gaming. And why buy used goods, while you can buy new and better cards in the same price(I suppose).

2 minutes ago, AA-RonRosen said:

 

Can you please specify why? I need a good reason if I want to make a decision.

 

[Aaronius_Leonius]

1 minute ago, Enovi said:

I have an RX480, mine runs really well with ultra settings @ 60fps with a constant 55 degree Celsius mark.

 

 

That's a pretty low temp. Which one do you have?

[ArtiKitten]

They do the job as well as nvidia.

It's just that normally, amd cards run at some higher temp than nvidia one.

[Enovi]

1 minute ago, AA-RonRosen said:

That's a pretty low temp. Which one do you have?

To be specific:

 

Sapphire RX480 8GB Nitro+

 

I'm running with no overclocking at currently 50*c whilst not playing any games, but when playing games at ultra graphics it never achieves higher than 65*c, which I still wouldn't consider "hot".

[Aaronius_Leonius]

1 minute ago, sakibsadmanshajib said:

I can't tell yo specific numbers, but RX-480 and GTX 1060 are a little bit better in gaming. And why buy used goods, while you can buy new and better cards in the same price(I suppose).

 

The 970 is more in my price range. I can get one for $180 on ebay. If t is almost on par with them, I will likely get a 970.

[zMeul]

1 minute ago, Enovi said:

I have an RX480, mine runs really well with ultra settings @ 60fps with a constant 55 degree Celsius mark.

if the workload isn't too demanding and you are locking it, yes

[Aaronius_Leonius]

1 minute ago, Enovi said:

To be specific:

 

Sapphire RX480 8GB Nitro+

 

I'm running with no overclocking at currently 50*c whilst not playing any games, but when playing games at ultra graphics it never achieves higher than 65*c, which I still wouldn't consider "hot".

Are you on an overclock? I would probably overclock my card because I want the best value for my money.

[zMeul]

3 minutes ago, AA-RonRosen said:

That's a pretty low temp. Which one do you have?

he's locking it at 60FPS

what if the workload is very intense? the GPU temp will go ~80deg

[Enovi]

3 minutes ago, AA-RonRosen said:

Are you on an overclock? I would probably overclock my card because I want the best value for my money.

I am on the OC-product, but I don't want to do it manually because I am not a hard-ware nerd (personally) and don't want to damage my computer. Plus, I'm happy with my statistics anyway.

 

2 minutes ago, zMeul said:

he's locking it at 60FPS

what if the workload is very intense? the GPU temp will go ~80deg

I never said I am locking it at 60FPS, ever, I said it can achieve 60fps.