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Gtx 1070 upgrade to what?  

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    • Gtx 1660ti
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    • Rtx 2060
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    • Rtx 2070
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    • Rtx 2080
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    • Used 1080ti
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    • Wait for next gpus
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I have a msi gtx 1070 gaming x (running at 1911-1949mhz) and wondering what would you guys suggest to upgrade. Rest of system: 9600k (5Ghz), 16gb ddr4 3000mhz, z390 aorus pro, 550w silver, 21:9 2560x1080 75Hz.

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Id say 1660ti but if you can get anything better do that

or a used 2080ti

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I'm going to say no, not with that monitor. I don't think you'd really see that much more performance out of it.

Save up, get a high refresh rate monitor and/or higher resolution and then think about upgrading.

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Just now, Shnitzil said:

Id say 1660ti but if you can get anything better do that

or a used 2080ti

For all those FPS he's likely not going to see?

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7 minutes ago, beast said:

I have a msi gtx 1070 gaming x (running at 1911-1949mhz) and wondering what would you guys suggest to upgrade. Rest of system: 9600k (5Ghz), 16gb ddr4 3000mhz, z390 aorus pro, 550w silver, 21:9 2560x1080 75Hz.

Is this for gaming? GTX 1070 should be fine with your current system and 2560x1080 monitor. Are you running in to performance issues?

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6 minutes ago, Shnitzil said:

Id say 1660ti but if you can get anything better do that

or a used 2080ti

Seriously? You're telling them to either spend 250 or so on a card that is actually worse than a 1070 in some cases, or spend a ridiculous amount of money on a card that they don't need.

 

Honestly...I'd just keep what you've got. The 1070 is still good for ultra/high settings. I'm running 2560 x 1080 75hz too and wanted a gpu that would last me a while, so I went for Radeon VII for my upcoming build. A bit overkill though, but that's what you should be looking at if you're upgrading from a 1070. Although I see no reason to do that as it can still get the job done at 60fps in most games. Whatever you do, make sure if you are buying a new gpu that it is 2 steps above the 1070. No point in getting a 2070 or Vega 64 as the improvement isn't worth the price you're paying. Either get Radeon VII, 2080 or a used 1080ti. Or just stay with the 1070 which is what I'd do.

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do you need an upgrade? because as far as i can tell you dont. 

3 minutes ago, MeatFeastMan said:

so on a card that is actually worse than a 1070 in some cases,

its almost allways worse. like with few exceptions it is worse. 

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Why did someone even vote for the GTX 1660 Ti? it's the same thing, talk about bad side grade.

 

With minimal settings adjusting you can run pretty much any game at 2560x1080p75hz you want with a GTX 1070, but if you want to MAX out every single graphical quality then just go RTX 2080.

 

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I mean if you can afford it, the 2080 is the best card here.  If you want to save like $200, then get the 2070 because its a great card.

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You always want to get the best of the last generation card if you are going to get outdated stuff. See my signature. I ride a GTX 970 into the sunset still. And not by choice. Still waiting for the price correction in the GPU market. 

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1 hour ago, MeatFeastMan said:

Seriously? You're telling them to either spend 250 or so on a card that is actually worse than a 1070 in some cases, or spend a ridiculous amount of money on a card that they don't need.

 

Honestly...I'd just keep what you've got. The 1070 is still good for ultra/high settings. I'm running 2560 x 1080 75hz too and wanted a gpu that would last me a while, so I went for Radeon VII for my upcoming build. A bit overkill though, but that's what you should be looking at if you're upgrading from a 1070. Although I see no reason to do that as it can still get the job done at 60fps in most games. Whatever you do, make sure if you are buying a new gpu that it is 2 steps above the 1070. No point in getting a 2070 or Vega 64 as the improvement isn't worth the price you're paying. Either get Radeon VII, 2080 or a used 1080ti. Or just stay with the 1070 which is what I'd do.

 I have one and i prefer it over the 1070 and a 75 hz monitor can go above 75hz    

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Navi soon, we'll see if there's a worthwhile card to upgrade to.

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