GPU recommendations?

[iamedman]

Hi all,

 

I am going to replace my now dead AMD HD 7870 graphics card but would like some input on what to choose.

 

The card was from an older build that was taken for my current build, which has an Asus Sabertooth Z87 and an Intel i7-4770k and 16GB of ram (I may upgrade to 32GB in the future). The main uses of this machine will gaming as well as running virtual machines and database stuff (combined work pc and gaming pc). For games, I am hoping either 1440p gaming or possibly 4k.

 

Right now, I am considering either two 970s in sli or a single 980 ti.

 

Anything else though would be considered.

 

Thanks!

[Mug]

I'd got one 970 and then if you're dissatisfied then get a second, you don't want to waste your money.

[DarkBlade2117]

Only go for the single stronger GPU.

What kind of FPS do,you wanna get? What settings will you be playing at? Also what resolution?

[theereal]

Id say 980Ti

[iamedman]

Thanks for the fast replies!

 

I'd hope to be playing at high-ish settings if possible.

[Bangflop]

I would go for a GTX 980 Ti because for a single card you can get the performance of most cards in SLI/Xfire

[alphaman]

single 980ti with 1440p

[SauronsV]

970 or 390

 

970 has lower temps, lower noise

 

390 is louder and has higher temps but is SLIGHTLY SLIGHTLY SLIGHTLY more powerful in SOME games... but has 8gb vram which will be very kawaii for the future.

 

I have had both 970 and 390 but I chose to stay with 970 cuz 390 was a bit too loud for my liking.

 

If you want 1440p or higher 980TI hands down.

 

 

 

PS: DO NOT get sli 970 it is not known yet if vram will stack and 1 good card is ALWAYS better than 2 cards. If you can afford 2 970s get a 980ti