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GTX 970 for first build?

RobDaBoss
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For 1080p just get a single 970. SLI 980's is, in my opinion, only a viable option for completely maxed out AAA titles at 1440p or high settings AAA titles at 4k. They're not a great value though.

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If I get good grades my mom will buy me the stuff tip build a computer in the summer. Should I get a 970 for my first build $1000 our go all out with sli 980 for $2000

970 SLI, two Gigabyte G1 Gamings = nerd sex

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I really wouldn't bank on the $2000 gaming computer.

 

imo get something modest 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($173.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-DS2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.79 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($165.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $790.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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4K // R5 3600 // RTX2080Ti

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go with gtx 970. 980 is overpriced.

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I really wouldn't bank on the $2000 gaming computer.

 

imo get something modest 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($173.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-DS2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.79 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($165.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $790.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-17 02:36 EDT-0400

 

We all know the 270x isn't a 1440p card.

 

However the 970 is. Op, I'd suggest a 970 or 290X if your parents are willing to. The rest of this build is pretty great, you can use it as a guide point :)

CPU: Ryzen 3 3600 | GPU: Gigabite GTX 1660 super | Motherboard: MSI Mortar MAX | RAM: G Skill Trident Z 3200 (2x8GB) | Case: Cooler Master Q300L | Storage: Samsung 970 EVO 250G + Samsung 860 Evo 1TB | PSU: Corsair RM650x | Displays: LG 27'' G-Sync compatible 144hz 1080p | Cooling: NH U12S black | Keyboard: Logitech G512 carbon | Mouse: Logitech g900 

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And where is his 1440p monitor going to materialize from?  

You should ask him. He said he'll be gaming at 1440p. Either he has one already or he's buying one. If he can "go all out" for a $2000, he can go for $1200-$1300 for the build with the monitor included. If not I'd still get a 280/280x for 1080p. The 270x is a descend card, however in newer titles it isn't doing that good.

If OP can afford something better, why not get it?

CPU: Ryzen 3 3600 | GPU: Gigabite GTX 1660 super | Motherboard: MSI Mortar MAX | RAM: G Skill Trident Z 3200 (2x8GB) | Case: Cooler Master Q300L | Storage: Samsung 970 EVO 250G + Samsung 860 Evo 1TB | PSU: Corsair RM650x | Displays: LG 27'' G-Sync compatible 144hz 1080p | Cooling: NH U12S black | Keyboard: Logitech G512 carbon | Mouse: Logitech g900 

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You should ask him. He said he'll be gaming at 1440p. Either he has one already or he's buying one. If he can "go all out" for a $2000, he can go for $1200-$1300 for the build with the monitor included. If not I'd still get a 280/280x for 1080p. The 270x is a descend card, however in newer titles it isn't doing that good.

If OP can afford something better, why not get it?

 

(I think he's just being very optimistic about what his Mom meant by "shape up in school and I'll buy you a computer")

 

For 1440p a 270x certainly won't cut it,  A 280x or 290 would be serviceable though for med-high.

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