GTX 770 or Wait?

[MattP123]

I could get a system with a 770 or 780 for around $1500, it would clearly be cheaper with the 770. I am probably going to get a 880/880ti around Christmas. So should I get the 770 or 780 which would probably only last a few months anyway. 

[H4X3R]

wait a few months

[MattP123]

wait a few months

But that means crappy laptop still. 

[H4X3R]

But that means crappy laptop still. 

I went "gaming" with a macbook pro 13" (2011 model) waiting for the r9 series for 1 year, so it shouldn't be too bad.

[MattP123]

I went "gaming" with a macbook pro 13" (2011 model) waiting for the r9 series for 1 year, so it shouldn't be too bad.

But, but, but.... 

[Katsu-K1L]

Wait for the GTX 880..no uh no Wait for the GTX 980....na na na wait for teh GTX 1080...well just get whatever if you can wait wait and a gtx 780 would play all games maxed out at 1080p its a good card that will last you 2 - 3 years

[Rorgash]

wait, the games that are out now that you can barely run will run like a dream in a year, and new games will be fully patched and modded

[OhNoesItsDobby]

To be perfectly honest I don't see the point in waiting. When the 800 series finally hits, sure it'll be better performing, but each improvement is only iterative so the improvement isn't likely to be much, plus they'll be pretty expensive at release. For 1080p gaming right now, a 770 will still max out a hell of a lot of games. I'm running a GTX 660 right now, and I'm playing Assassin's Creed 4 on mostly high settings at around 40FPS by eye.

[OfficialJsP]

But that means crappy laptop still. 

 

you could get a cheap place holder for the time being until the new 800 series card come out that is what i done 

[Guest Kloaked]

To be perfectly honest I don't see the point in waiting. When the 800 series finally hits, sure it'll be better performing, but each improvement is only iterative so the improvement isn't likely to be much, plus they'll be pretty expensive at release. For 1080p gaming right now, a 770 will still max out a hell of a lot of games. I'm running a GTX 660 right now, and I'm playing Assassin's Creed 4 on mostly high settings at around 40FPS by eye.

 

New architecture m8.

 

 

 

OP: I'd wait for the 800-series, unless you think you can sell the 770 and get an 800-series card when they come out.

[SpyRosL]

If you desperately need a new gpu now, get the 780. But if you have something already and can wait a few months,it would be worth it(if the rumors are correct)

Maybe you can buy the whole computer except the gpu.I'm guessing the Intel HD4600 is better than your current laptop's gpu?

[MattP123]

you could get a cheap place holder for the time being until the new 800 series card come out that is what i done 

Then I wouldn't have enough money to build the rest of the pc if I get the card for the holidays.

[MattP123]

I went "gaming" with a macbook pro 13" (2011 model) waiting for the r9 series for 1 year, so it shouldn't be too bad.

This is my laptop now http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/toshiba-satellite-a660-16-inch-laptop/31182.aspx 

[OfficialJsP]

Then I wouldn't have enough money to build the rest of the pc if I get the card for the holidays.

you should if you are spending $1500. the place holder dose not need to be anything amazing just somthing you can use until you get your new card

[H4X3R]

This is my laptop now http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/toshiba-satellite-a660-16-inch-laptop/31182.aspx 

My macbook was similar, just had an i5 dual core instead of a pentium dual core.

If you really want a computer now i suggest getting the R9 290 instead of the 770 as that will play future games on higher settings than a 770.

 

You could also just get a 30 pound GPU from ebay for the time being and then get the 880 during christmas.

eg: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XFX-Radeon-HD-7750-2gb-Graphics-Card-/261512532375?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item3ce35c9197

 

It'll run a 1080p screen with no problem  you just won't be able to play very demanding games.

[Timopomer]

But, but, but.... 

wait for the 495x4 platinium edition unlocked 40gb of vram

it will come out one day and the price to performance compared to the 780 will be amazing!!!

 

just wait

/sarcasm

 

get whatever you want.

 

NOW

[MattP123]

you would if you are spending $1500. the place holder dose not need to be anything amazing

I only have $1500 man 

[MattP123]

you would if you are spending $1500. the place holder dose not need to be anything amazing just somthing you can use until you get your new card

Oh, I see what your saying. Buy a pc now, then get the card for Christmas. 

[piggykid1]

I would wait

[OfficialJsP]

Oh, I see what your saying. Buy a pc now, then get the card for Christmas. 

 

well if you are building your system i didn't realize you are buying it sorry  

[Thebman712]

Then I wouldn't have enough money to build the rest of the pc if I get the card for the holidays.

build the 780 rig but put a 750ti in it until the 880 comes out

[MattP123]

well if you are building your system i didn't realize you are buying it sorry  

I'm confused.

[Timopomer]

build the 780 rig but put a 750ti in it until the 880 comes out

why are you making him waste money on a card he doesnt need? stop waiting for things to come out?!?!?! thats like not watching any movie untill frozen2 comes out  - enjoy the present

[Accursed Entity]

In my case, I'll wait but that's because the game I'm interested is coming Feb/2015, but if you need a gaming PC now then don't wait, buy whatever you need now. Unless you're willing to go with a cheap budget card like a R7 265/GTX 750 ti, in the meantime... 

[SynapseBreak]

Dont listen to these guys, i think you should just buy a kick ass system with a 770/780 and have some fun, disregarding whether or not a new gpu might come out in the coming months. Those GPU's (770 and 780) still kick butt while rocking games 60+ FPS in games so dont limit your happiness and have fun while you can man