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I already have a 980 and 1080p monitor was planning to upgrade to a 1440p panel do you guys think its better to just buy another 980 or go for 980ti? Thanks for your time!

a 980 is more than enough for 1440p. Don't spend money if you don't need to

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so a single 980 is enough?

It is enough, but if you want to be able to push games at higher refresh rates (144 Hz) I would recommend 2 980's. But if you are just using a 60 Hz monitor, you will not really need more than 1 980.

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so a single 980 is enough?

For a single 1440p panel? Yes absolutely. Anyway in a worst case scenario, get the screen and try it with your current card. If you're not happy then revisit the question of SLI vs 980Ti. You lose absolutely nothing that way.

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It is enough, but if you want to be able to push games at higher refresh rates (144 Hz) I would recommend 2 980's. But if you are just using a 60 Hz monitor, you will not really need more than 1 980.

ahh ok another 980 then do you think its price will go down when the 980ti comes out?

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For a single 1440p panel? Yes absolutely. Anyway in a worst case scenario, get the screen and try it with your current card. If you're not happy then revisit the question of SLI vs 980Ti. You lose absolutely nothing that way.

soo your suggesting to buy the panel first before the card? 

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ahh ok another 980 then do you think its price will go down when the 980ti comes out?

It is quite possible and likely

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