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Right Now I have a i7-4790k and GTX 980.

 

I don't really care about 4k Resolution that much , But I like to run mods and run everything on Ultra high in 1080p.

Is it better to Buy another 980 and SLI/ Wait for 980Ti then SLI?

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Wait. You're only gaming on 1 1080p screen, and the 980 isn't maxing everything out at 60fps? It should do most of the time, even with another 980, you're most likely not going to see much of an improvement over your current setup, certainly not enough to warrant another $600

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Right Now I have a i7-4790k and GTX 980.

 

I don't really care about 4k Resolution that much , But I like to run mods and run everything on Ultra high in 1080p.

Is it better to Buy another 980 and SLI/ Wait for 980Ti then SLI?

What is not good about the GTX 980 now?

 

EDIT: if it is the VRAM, SLI won't fix it. If you want/need more VRAM the Titan X would be a logical upgrade

EDIT2: or a 8GB 290X

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At 1080P? I think you are set as it is. But if you are hell-bent on upgrading, I suppose the Titan lineup is about the only greater option

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What game are you playing that the 980 can't max out in 1080p?

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Nope not worth it for 1 1080p or 1440p screen

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I like my 980 and Yes its running fine , I'm talking about the next 2 years worth of upgrades when games become more demanding.

I know the 980 Should be able to run the games that I want now at 1080p , But the Witcher 3 on Ultra is already going to push it pretty far and games are only going to get more demanding.

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we need more info.
what games are you modding
and what fps are you currently getting with said-mods/games

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we need more info.

what games are you modding

and what fps are you currently getting with said-mods/games

I'm planning on getting mods for the Witcher 3, I heard that the 980 can run Ultra with a few drops at 60fps , I expect when the mods release It'll drop sub-60fps

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What is not good about the GTX 980 now?

 

EDIT: if it is the VRAM, SLI won't fix it. If you want/need more VRAM the Titan X would be a logical upgrade

Titan X on a 1080p monitor? I sense a disturbance in the force...

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What is not good about the GTX 980 now?

 

EDIT: if it is the VRAM, SLI won't fix it. If you want/need more VRAM the Titan X would be a logical upgrade

usually i see good stuff from you, but did you just rec. a Titan X for a single 1080p screen?  >.>

That's about $500 more than he needs to spend. If vram is a problem, then get a 8gb 290X, its $480 and you will plainly never touch 8gb or anywere NEAR it at 1080p, period.

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Titan X on a 1080p monitor? I sense a disturbance in the force...

 

A 240Hz Panel would require that type of power; especially for modern games such as Star Citizen, Battlefield 4, Crysis 3, etc.

 

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I like my 980 and Yes its running fine , I'm talking about the next 2 years worth of upgrades when games become more demanding.

I know the 980 Should be able to run the games that I want now at 1080p , But the Witcher 3 on Ultra is already going to push it pretty far and games are only going to get more demanding.

Well that is 2 years from now, so much could have happened by then.

 

Titan X on a 1080p monitor? I sense a disturbance in the force...

I was talking about if he was maxing the VRAM (which is possible on 1080p), the Titan X at the moment is the only sensible upgrade.

SLI'ing wont increase VRAM.

EDIT: or a 8 GB 290X

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usually i see good stuff from you, but did you just rec. a Titan X for a single 1080p screen?  >.>

That's about $500 more than he needs to spend. If vram is a problem, then get a 8gb 290X, its $480 and you will plainly never touch 8gb or anywere NEAR it at 1080p, period.

Oh yeah, forgot about that card.

But I did not recommend a Titan X, I simply suggested it would be one upgrade that is possible if he required more VRAM.

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Oh yeah, forgot about that card.

But I did not recommend a Titan X, I simply suggested it would be one upgrade that is possible if he required more VRAM.

lol... Logic holes only give me headaches nowadays. Alright then.

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k well stick with your 980 for now....

when the mods get released then worry about a gpu upgrade
completely disagree with everyone telling you to drop $1k on a titan x "just cuz"

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