when to get a new gpu?

[domini123]

i currently have a system without a GPU.
i5 4690k @4.35GHz
asus z97-pro gamer
8gb kingston hyperX fury

and i currenty have about 550€ and i want to know if its worth getting a new gpu now at the start of school year and which gpu if yes. or is it worth waiting for the next generation or wait untill i can afford a g1 980 ti?

[manikyath]

the question is, do you *need* a gpu, do you *need* a 980ti?

[mad dudy]

how badly do you want to play games at max setting and 1080p,1440,4k?

[Finn the Potato]

Well, I honestly doubt that if you only have a 1080p monitor you'll need a GTX 980ti. However if you do have a 1440p, I'd go the R9 390 OR if you want 4K do a R9 390 crossfire (It would be a bit over your budget but would be awesome.) For 1080p I'd say the R9 390 aswell or possibly the R9 380 would be fine running most gamings at ultra settings.

[arvark]

Buy either an R9 390 or GTX 970 (according to your preferences and PSU).

[Bogica]

980Ti is for 1440p 144Hz or 4K, it is very much overkill for 1080p and you don't really need it. But it's your cash, do as you will.

[GM_Peka]

Don't wait, just get which ever GPU you want that's current.

[Overkilled]

Pascal is on the horizon don't make my mistake and just wait it out a little farther

[Sauron]

You should upgrade your gpu when you're not satisfied with the experience anymore. Rule of thumb, 3 years.

[domini123]

Pascal is on the horizon don't make my mistake and just wait it out a little farther

What do you mean by that?

[domini123]

And Ill have 21:9 144hz monitor

[Overkilled]

What do you mean by that?

I got a 970 when I should of waited don't make the same mistake