Best GPU for 1440p gaming?

[NathanielCE]

I just upgraded my CPU to a Ryzen 2700x, but sadly I still have a old rx-460 which in some cases struggles with 1080p. I was wondering what would be the cheapest GPU to get into 1440p gaming for this setup?

[2SidedPolygon]

The 2060 is coming out soon and it looks like that's going to offer some solid value and performance.

[Max_Settings]

Used 1080 ti would probably be your best bet.

[Max_Settings]

2 minutes ago, 2SidedPolygon said:

The 2060 is coming out soon and it looks like that's going to offer some solid value and performance.

Soon? That has been out for months.

Edited January 15, 2019 by Max_Settings
Nvm I read that as 2080 for some reason

[2SidedPolygon]

Just now, Max_Settings said:

Soon? That has been out for months.

What are you talking about? It was just announced at CES.

[JohnDongus]

Just now, Max_Settings said:

Soon? That has been out for months.

No. 

[The Pizza Thief]

I use a 970 with a 1440p 144hz g-sync monitor, It can still handle it for FPS games not so much for AAA titles. I recommend anything over a 1070ti, 1080, 1080ti, 2060, 2070, 2080... 

[Max_Settings]

1 minute ago, 2SidedPolygon said:

The 2060 is coming out soon and it looks like that's going to offer some solid value and performance.

 

1 minute ago, Max_Settings said:

Soon? That has been out for months.

Nvm for some reason I read that as 2080.

[The Pizza Thief]

1 minute ago, Max_Settings said:

Soon? That has been out for months.

Are you thinking of the 1060? 

edit: nvm 

[SkilledRebuilds]

2060, a used 1080, or 1070ti minimums..

for Ultra settings.

 

980Ti or GTX1070 for Lowering Details which you can do without losing too much, as the clarity is still there..

 

[aisle9]

6 minutes ago, Max_Settings said:

Used 1080 ti would probably be your best bet.

For 1440p? I run a 1070 at max details 1440p without any problem. A 1080 would be more future proof, but a 1080 Ti is for 4K right now.

[TheDankKoosh]

1 minute ago, aisle9 said:

For 1440p? I run a 1070 at max details 1440p without any problem. A 1080 would be more future proof, but a 1080 Ti is for 4K right now.

1080 ti is for 1440p 144hz, 1080 can only sustain around 80 fps in AAA games at 1440p.

[Max_Settings]

1 minute ago, aisle9 said:

For 1440p? I run a 1070 at max details 1440p without any problem. A 1080 would be more future proof, but a 1080 Ti is for 4K right now.

1080 ti isn't do 4K Ultra in modern AAA titles at a consistent 60fps, I have a 1080 ti, I can speak from experience.

[SkilledRebuilds]

Resident Evil 2 Remake..  That demo that just dropped.

Maxed out...

I just saw my GTX1070 dip down to 70fps at 1080p at the lowest point... from an average of 90-100fps.

 

Overhead is usually good to have...

At 1440p this would be dipping under 60fps at times. Not my end of the world.. But is for some...

[name1]

19 minutes ago, NathanielCE said:

I just upgraded my CPU to a Ryzen 2700x, but sadly I still have a old rx-460 which in some cases struggles with 1080p. I was wondering what would be the cheapest GPU to get into 1440p gaming for this setup?

RTX 2060 the new one. Or used 1060, 1070 ti.

[NathanielCE]

29 minutes ago, Max_Settings said:

Used 1080 ti would probably be your best bet.

I've always been hesitant buying used PC components.What kinds of things should I look for to make sure I'm not getting scammed?

[Max_Settings]

Just now, NathanielCE said:

I've always been hesitant buying used PC components.What kinds of things should I look for to make sure I'm not getting scammed?

That it works, that's about it. Just buy on eBay and you are 100% safe.

[Mick Naughty]

Id say 1080ti minimum. But also depends what type of FPS gamer you are. Along with settings. 

 

 Cheapest can be a lot of things. If you are talking within a $200 usd budget, that would mean a 1070. 

 

[Zeitec]

2 hours ago, NathanielCE said:

I just upgraded my CPU to a Ryzen 2700x, but sadly I still have a old rx-460 which in some cases struggles with 1080p. I was wondering what would be the cheapest GPU to get into 1440p gaming for this setup?

Probably 2060. Maybe a used 1070 if you can find one under $250, but otherwise I'd go 2060 when it launches. 

[xg32]

5 hours ago, NathanielCE said:

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if you don't like used parts, then for 1440p 60hz either get a 1070 ti or rtx 2060. For 144hz a 2080 ti is recommended.

[Quadriplegic]

Depending on the price, Vega 56 can be a good 1440p 60+ FPS option

[NathanielCE]

8 hours ago, Mick Naughty said:

 But it also depends what type of FPS gamer you are.

 

I'd like at least 60fps at 1440p mid to high settings (some times I'd be content with 45), and at least 80 at 1080p. I'm not planning on switching to 1440p in every game, I'd just like the option so I can decide between high FPS lower resolution, and lower resolution high FPS, depending on what I'm playing.

[Mick Naughty]

5 minutes ago, NathanielCE said:

I'd like at least 60fps at 1440p mid to high settings (some times I'd be content with 45), and at least 80 at 1080p. I'm not planning on switching to 1440p in every game, I'd just like the option so I can decide between high FPS lower resolution, and lower resolution high FPS, depending on what I'm playing.

Again, with no budget being mentioned, 1070. 

[Zeitec]

On 1/15/2019 at 3:49 AM, Mick Naughty said:

Yea your a 60fps gamer. Thus you can do that. Op didn’t mention what he wants nor his budget. Ridiculous. 

Hold on, so you think that 144hz, is the "minimum"? Not the 60hz the vast majority of people use. He said "What is the cheapest GPU to get into 1440p with this setup" and you assume he's playing 144hz rather than the vastly more common 60hz? 

 

Also a 1080ti/2080 can't do 1440p 144hz anyways in AAA games, so that card would be useless too. By your standards, he'd need a 2080ti. A 2080ti is the "minimum" by your standards. Ridiculous. 

[Zeitec]

On 1/15/2019 at 4:37 AM, NathanielCE said:

I'd like at least 60fps at 1440p mid to high settings (some times I'd be content with 45), and at least 80 at 1080p. I'm not planning on switching to 1440p in every game, I'd just like the option so I can decide between high FPS lower resolution, and lower resolution high FPS, depending on what I'm playing.

Oh yeah a 1070 will do that just fine.