need help choosing a retro GPU

[dreamcast4599]

so im building an old gaming pc for fun i already have a high end 3900x/6700xt gaming pc this one is just for fun its kinda a hobby. anyhow im trying to figure out what gpu to pair with my 4790K id like a high end gpu my limit is gtx 980Ti/RX 580 ANYTHING higher wont work as i dont plan to play anything after 2016 doom 4 is prolly the most demanding game im gonna play what do you recommend? so far heres my list

7970HD

r9 290/200 series

r9 390/300 series

rx 400 or 500 series 

gtx 590/690

gtx 700 series and lastly 

gtx 900 series 

please dont tell me to buy a 1660 or a newer gpu i want something from 2010-2016 trying to go for something period correct

[SocomSuade]

I have a GTX 970 that I originally bought with my 4790k. At the time it was a great setup. Im sure you can probably find one on eBay or locally pretty cheap but I would also consider selling mine if that's something you're interested in and if you can't find one.

[ki8aras]

i'd really like to see how a gtx 690 performs today

[PDifolco]

A GTX970 was a good pairing at the time the 4790 came out 

At that time I had a 4770 but previous gen GTX770

[aisle9]

If you're going Windows XP, a GTX 960 4GB is godmode. With a 4790K, I doubt you're going XP (and I personally wouldn't with a 4/8), so based on your games...maybe a GTX 970? Or an R9 390/390X if you want to heat your room and cook pizza while playing Doom?

[Mark Kaine]

 

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[dreamcast4599]

19 hours ago, SocomSuade said:

I have a GTX 970 that I originally bought with my 4790k. At the time it was a great setup. Im sure you can probably find one on eBay or locally pretty cheap but I would also consider selling mine if that's something you're interested in and if you can't find one.

if im going 900 series id rather go 980 or 980ti since the 970 has its vram issue and id like to avoid any issues in games thanks tho

[dreamcast4599]

4 hours ago, Mark Kaine said:

 

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im torn between the 980Ti or the rx 580 i will have to measure the inside of my case to see which is the better fit

[ssmokeyy]

Nvidia 9 series.  But if u want rx 580 I have 4 of them only used for like 15 hours. I would make u a killer deal shipped. Still in there boxes. 

[8tg]

High end Maxwell, either 780ti, 980ti, Titan Black or Titan X Maxwell

Or high end R9 series, R9 Fury, Fury X or Nano

Or slightly older, R9 290x, 390x, etc

 

If i had to pick one for a general purpose era card to pair with a 4790k, Titan Black. Just because it has a cool name. 

[Bagzie]

I wouldn't call this a retro build , Just looks like a budget build that someone would skimp together in 2024.

[dreamcast4599]

@ssmokeyy how much inlcuding shipping would you charge me for a single rx 580 also do you got pics of them ty

[dreamcast4599]

@Bagzie well i call it retro because i have a high end amd ryzen build this is just a pc im building for fun using spare parts i have lying around my home i never got to experience intel let alone 4th gen after the C2D era i was stuck with amd athlon 2 core cpus till my ryzen build so im building this system to experience intel that i never got to

[Dedayog]

On 1/16/2024 at 4:09 AM, dreamcast4599 said:

if im going 900 series id rather go 980 or 980ti since the 970 has its vram issue and id like to avoid any issues in games thanks tho

I paired a 770 2GB card with my 4570K back in the day.  

 

Btw, how is your friend with the 1050Ti?  Everything working fine for them still?

[dreamcast4599]

@Dedayog hes in love with he he says he played stray on it at 1080p and gets a solid 60+ fps in most of the game hes beyond happy

[dreamcast4599]

6 hours ago, Dedayog said:

I paired a 770 2GB card with my 4570K back in the day.  

 

Btw, how is your friend with the 1050Ti?  Everything working fine for them still?

id love to toss in a 780Ti or first gen titan i just dont know if it will fit in my case 

[ssmokeyy]

Look at what there going for and u can still buy these new. Damn cheap these days. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/xfx-amd-radeon-rx-580-gts-xxx-edition-8gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card-black/6136515.p?skuId=6136515

 

I will pass on selling these cards.