New GPU setup for PG348Q?

[FrydHams]

First forum post here, advice on my conventional tech outlet is cancerous and unreliable.

 

So I plan on getting ASUS's PG348Q monitor when it releases, the only problem is I'm currently running a 4790k with a strix 970 (overkill CPU, I know), the latter of which is obviously not exactly ideal for ultra settings on a 3440x1440 display. Obviously an upgrade is in order, but as I have little experience with anything above your run-of-the-mill 1080p 60hz monitor, I figured that I'd seek advice first.

 

I want a graphics solution that can run max settings on games like TW3 (some leeway with things like hairworks) on a 3440x1440 display that can take good advantage of the 100hz refresh rate (achieving preferrably around 80 frames per second), and Nvidia is a must because of the monitor's G-Sync. Would simply getting an additional 970 (2-way SLI) be effective enough? Or do I want to look at something like a dual 980 setup or a 980 ti? Future-proofing is important, but if I can get away with spending $300 on another 970, that's fine by me.

 

EDIT: More info on the upcoming monitor for those who are unaware:

http://pcdiy.asus.com/2015/06/asus-34-ultrawide-qhd-ips-219-curved-g-sync-monitor/

[Guest]

stepping in here

the 4790k is far from overkill 5930k is overkill then 5960x. Witcher 3 will be hard to get 4k 60 fps alone 

[FrydHams]

stepping in here

the 4790k is far from overkill 5930k is overkill then 5960x. Witcher 3 will be hard to get 4k 60 fps alone 

I was more talking about the 4790k coupled with the 970 on my current 1080p display, I know I'm going to need it for my upgrade.

Also, it would be easy if I was strictly getting a 4k display (plenty of benchamrks out there), but this is an ultrawide 1440p monitor, which has a significantly lower number of pixels (~8.9m vs ~5m, respectively).

[Guest]

I was more talking about the 4790k coupled with the 970 on my current 1080p display, I know I'm going to need it for my upgrade.

alright, just if you have plans on maxing Witcher 3 with 4k (which correct me if I'm wrong I did see that correctly) It wont happen

I personally would sell my 970 and go for a 980Ti, especially if you want to move up to 4k, The VRAM gate will start to show 

If you want a general idea of what FPS you'd look like, definately try to get some cash out of the 970 and upgrade to a 980Ti, and eventually dual 980Ti's. 

[FrydHams]

I personally would sell my 970 and go for a 980Ti, especially if you want to move up to 4k, The VRAM gate will start to show 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't UWQHD generally see significantly higher framerates than on 4k with the same hardware? 

I do see your point with the 970's vram being a drawback though.

[Guest]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't UWQHD generally see significantly higher framerates than on 4k with the same hardware? 

I do see your point with the 970's vram being a drawback though.

you would see higher you might now, It depends 

there aren't that many benchmarks to pull from, but technically yes. again. not sure how much higher since we dont have any benchmarks to pull from

[FrydHams]

you would see higher you might now, It depends 

there aren't that many benchmarks to pull from, but technically yes. again. not sure how much higher since we dont have any benchmarks to pull from

Alright, going with a 980ti seems like a good option. Can I expect to be overclocking my 4790k to any significant degree?

[Guest]

Alright, going with a 980ti seems like a good option. Can I expect to be overclocking my 4790k to any significant degree?

If you get lucky in the silicon you can hit 4.9 (Like me) or you could hit 4.7, which is still  really good.

[FrydHams]

If you get lucky in the silicon you can hit 4.9 (Like me) or you could hit 4.7, which is still  really good.

Alright, cool. Thanks for all the help, looks like I've got a plan now