2080 or used 1080 ti?

[ch3w2oy]

4 minutes ago, djpabz23 said:

I forgot to mention that I'm running 2 1080p monitors, I apologize for leaving that out.

Okay, let me ask you this....

If you had $1,000 to spend, this being the only chance you have of upgrading for next 3+ years, and had this build:

• CPU
  Intel i5 4690k Devil's Canyon
• Motherboard
  MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition
• RAM
  16GB Avexir Core Series DDR3 - 2400
• GPU
  EVGA GeForce GTX 980Ti SC+ AXS 2.0+
• PSU
  EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR 80+ Gold 750W

   

  What would you upgrade?

Sell what you can, get a 2600(X) or 9600K (8700K if possible) and a 2080 like I just got from the link I just posted.

 

I just used reddit r/hardwareswap and literally sold my 2600X, X470, LC Vega 64, and a couple small things in like 3 days and now I have an 8700K, Z370 Gaming K6. And now I have an RTX 2080 on the way.. I tried the 1080 ti before the 2080 and just said fuck it and sold it.

 

You wont get as much as I did, but you'll get some so you can add it to the $1k and go from there. You could probably end up with something like an 8700K system. I got my 8700K and mobo for $430, and it's actually a decent motherboard, although I don't like it..

 

This dude just offered me his 2700X and X470 Strix for $350 (might still be available). There's some good deals, but they go quick.

[i_build_nanosuits]

51 minutes ago, ch3w2oy said:

Sell what you can, get a 2600(X) or 9600K (8700K if possible) and a 2080 like I just got from the link I just posted.

 

I just used reddit r/hardwareswap and literally sold my 2600X, X470, LC Vega 64, and a couple small things in like 3 days and now I have an 8700K, Z370 Gaming K6. And now I have an RTX 2080 on the way.. I tried the 1080 ti before the 2080 and just said fuck it and sold it.

 

You wont get as much as I did, but you'll get some so you can add it to the $1k and go from there. You could probably end up with something like an 8700K system. I got my 8700K and mobo for $430, and it's actually a decent motherboard, although I don't like it..

 

This dude just offered me his 2700X and X470 Strix for $350 (might still be available). There's some good deals, but they go quick.

but you forget the essential: yes an 8700K and a 1080ti or a 2080 while amazing is WAY too much computer for 1080p resolution in modern games

 

53 minutes ago, Cereal5 said:

Wait for Zen 2 and get one of those CPUs, and think about a GPU upgrade then. Most likely a 1080 Ti, since they're about $500 used. You should be able to sell your parts for a decent price also. You can keep the PSU, it's a nice high quality unit. All together, a GPU, CPU, MoBo, and 16GB of RAM would probably come out to $900-1000 and then subtract whatever you get for your old parts. That said, no point in buying such a high end GPU if you only have a 1080p or 1440p 60Hz monitor. A 980 Ti would be perfect for those resolutions.

yup! spot on...

[djpabz23]

5 minutes ago, i_build_nanosuits said:

but you forget the essential: yes an 8700K and a 1080ti or a 2080 while amazing is WAY too much computer for 1080p resolution in modern games

 

yup! spot on...

Well, I could definitely save my lunch money until I eventually have enough for a 1440p monitor .

[ch3w2oy]

1 minute ago, i_build_nanosuits said:

but you forget the essential: yes an 8700K and a 1080ti or a 2080 while amazing is WAY too much computer for 1080p resolution in modern games

This is definitely true. You got me there. Maybe it'll be a future proof (I know right) 1080p card

 

So unless you (op) plan on upgrading to 1440p or 4k, there are definitely cheaper options that are excellent for 1080p, even at 144hz.

 

Used 1070 (tis) are really great options, as well as the vega cards.

 

I personally think the 2080 and VII are way overpriced. But what can you do.. 

[djpabz23]

14 minutes ago, ch3w2oy said:

This is definitely true. You got me there. Maybe it'll be a future proof (I know right) 1080p card

 

So unless you (op) plan on upgrading to 1440p or 4k, there are definitely cheaper options that are excellent for 1080p, even at 144hz.

 

Used 1070 (tis) are really great options, as well as the vega cards.

 

I personally think the 2080 and VII are way overpriced. But what can you do.. 

I'll most definitely upgrade my monitors later on. But as of right now, the PC upgrade is definitely where my priority is set.

[Zeitec]

12 hours ago, Shreyas1 said:

I wouldn't worry too much about the life of the cards as long as they were used properly and not mining 24/7 or something.

 

The 2080 is only worth it if you play games with raytracing and intend to use the feature 

Mining 24/7 is fine. 99% of those cards are undervolted to maximize efficiency so they run cool, and because they're running at the same level always there's little temperature fluctuation. 

[Smackaroy]

15 hours ago, djpabz23 said:

I've been wanting to upgrade my 980 ti and I wasn't too sure which card I should upgrade to. 

I was checking out r/hardwareswap and I've seen a few used 1080 ti's popping up for about $600-$650 while you can get a brand new 2080 for around $699.

I'm aware that the 1080ti has more VRAM and no raytracing, but I'm just worried it won't last as long compared to a new card.

 

Which would be the best card to get?

how much is the used 1080ti?

[Smackaroy]

1 minute ago, Smackaroy said:

how much is the used 1080ti?

i would go with the 1080ti 

[djpabz23]

13 hours ago, Smackaroy said:

how much is the used 1080ti?

Average $650. Cheapest one I found was $600. I looked around on r/hardwareswap and all the ones below $600 have been bought. 

[mxk]

If you don't mind money the 2080 is a better buy since it'll have better support in the future with drivers and other things.

 

The used 1080 Ti is better value when cheaper but the 2080 is better in the sense that I explained above.

[djpabz23]

16 hours ago, mxk. said:

If you don't mind money the 2080 is a better buy since it'll have better support in the future with drivers and other things.

 

The used 1080 Ti is better value when cheaper but the 2080 is better in the sense that I explained above.

Even though I only have a 1080p 144hz monitor, I’ll see if I can sell the ones I have and buy new 1440p ones

[mxk]

20 minutes ago, djpabz23 said:

Even though I only have a 1080p 144hz monitor, I’ll see if I can sell the ones I have and buy new 1440p ones

Yeah a 2080 or 1080 Ti is very overkill for 1080p.