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Microcenter has a big gap there. the 970 is $350, and the 980 is $580. Seems like a lot of money for such a small performance increase.

980 is indeed pretty expensive for what it does over a 970. It is however still the fastest single GPU.

I think 970 would be just fine for you. If you really want to go to 1440p or 4K you can add a second one, so you are pretty future proof.

1080p gaming on a 970 is still VERY good.

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Which GPU should I get for 1080p gaming on high/ultra settings at upwards of 40 fps?

 

Budget?

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r9 270 upwards.

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I guess you're on a budget? 270(x) or 750 Ti plus. But that's like the lowest you should go..

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Big budget. Anything less than... I'll say $500.

GTX 970 or R9 290X if you prefer AMD only stuff.

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Big budget. Anything less than... I'll say $500.

 

I'd probably recommend a 970, or unless you can stretch an extra $50 or so for a 980.  This is takin within consideration of us prices @ newegg.

 

The specific models are up to you, they all perform quite well. But a lot of people prefer the G1 version.

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I'd probably recommend a 970, or unless you can stretch an extra $50 or so for a 980.  This is takin within consideration of us prices @ newegg.

 

The specific models are up to you, they all perform quite well. But a lot of people prefer the G1 version.

I could stretch for a 980

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I could stretch for a 980

Paired with a good CPU (Which I think you do have, since you planning on getting a 500 dollars GPU) you will play games on 1080p flawlessly. Like 80+fps flawless.

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I'd probably recommend a 970, or unless you can stretch an extra $50 or so for a 980.  This is takin within consideration of us prices @ newegg.

 

The specific models are up to you, they all perform quite well. But a lot of people prefer the G1 version.

Microcenter has a big gap there. the 970 is $350, and the 980 is $580. Seems like a lot of money for such a small performance increase.

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I could stretch for a 980

 

sounds good!, I hope you're satisfied with its POWER! 

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Microcenter has a big gap there. the 970 is $350, and the 980 is $580. Seems like a lot of money for such a small performance increase.

 

Oh you're going to buy from microcenter? hmmm yeah just get the 970. You still won't be disappointed. 

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Microcenter has a big gap there. the 970 is $350, and the 980 is $580. Seems like a lot of money for such a small performance increase.

980 is indeed pretty expensive for what it does over a 970. It is however still the fastest single GPU.

I think 970 would be just fine for you. If you really want to go to 1440p or 4K you can add a second one, so you are pretty future proof.

1080p gaming on a 970 is still VERY good.

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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