970 SLI to 980ti

[CrusaderNINE]

I know that the performance is similar in certain situations and one setup beats the other in others, but am I stupid for considering making the switch from my 970 SLI set up to a single 980ti? Should I wait for Pascal? I'm mostly looking for opinions here, I know it's my money and ultimately up to me, but I'd like some input. Thanks.

[ThatOneRussian]

you should wait unless you want to waste money

[Terra]

yeah, since you have the 970 SLI, you should just wait for pascal, i did get the 980 Ti but that's because i am upgrading from a 7770. 

[eLucid]

With your current setup it's best to just save your money IMO.

[CrusaderNINE]

you should wait unless you want to waste money

This is what I keep telling myself. GTA 5 and modded Skyrim will really like the VRAM though.

[ThatOneRussian]

This is what I keep telling myself. GTA 5 and modded Skyrim will really like the VRAM though.

meh neither of those games uses more than 3.5 even at 4k

[Terra]

This is what I keep telling myself. GTA 5 and modded Skyrim will really like the VRAM though.

 

yes but it all depends on you, if you have a good source of income, you should just go with 980 Ti and sell your 970.  

[CrusaderNINE]

meh neither of those games uses more than 3.5 even at 4k

The in-game VRAM indicator for GTA 5 must be more inaccurate than I've heard then. I get stuttering in both though.

[ThatOneRussian]

The in-game VRAM indicator for GTA 5 must be more inaccurate than I've heard then. I get stuttering in both though.

just watch vids about the 970 vram unless youre playing in 4k you wont need that vram. I mean if youre that worried sell the 970's and get 390's

[Terra]

The in-game VRAM indicator for GTA 5 must be more inaccurate than I've heard then. I get stuttering in both though.

 

but if you want to upgrade, just go for it, sell those two 970 and you'll be fine unless you want to keep those 970s for future use

[CrusaderNINE]

yes but it all depends on you, if you have a good source of income, you should just go with 980 Ti and sell your 970.  

Thats a good idea. I might see if I know someone that might want one or both and make the decision from there. 

[Terra]

Thats a good idea. I might see if I know someone that might want one or both and make the decision from there. 

 

that's good and for now, GAME ON!

[eLucid]

The in-game VRAM indicator for GTA 5 must be more inaccurate than I've heard then. I get stuttering in both though.

 

4GB's of vram is more than enough for 1080p. You'll only be shooting yourself in the foot later if you do decide to purchase the 980 ti.

[Terra]

4GB's of vram is more than enough for 1080p. You'll only be shooting yourself in the foot later if you do decide to purchase the 980 ti.

 

well i feel a little tiny bit of regret getting the 980 Ti but i am planning getting a 1440p in the future once i fully upgrade my PC. plus maximum ultra at 1080p.

[ThatOneRussian]

well i feel a little tiny bit of regret getting the 980 Ti but i am planning getting a 1440p in the future once i fully upgrade my PC. plus maximum ultra at 1080p.

dood 980ti 1440p surround is the bomb

[Terra]

dood 980ti 1440p surround is the bomb

 

i just finished college and am still looking for a job, can't afford the 1440p for now

 

but even if i find a job, i need to first upgrade my mobo, cpu and ram and possibly try water cooling for the cpu

[CrusaderNINE]

4GB's of vram is more than enough for 1080p. You'll only be shooting yourself in the foot later if you do decide to purchase the 980 ti.

True, but a 1440p/4K monitor is an eventual upgrade for sure.

[ThatOneRussian]

i just finished college and am still looking for a job, can't afford the 1440p for now

 

but even if i find a job, i need to first upgrade my mobo, cpu and ram and possibly try water cooling for the cpu

flights sims bro just f'ing amazing

[eLucid]

True, but a 1440p/4K monitor is an eventual upgrade for sure.

 

Lol! All the more reason to wait for pascal. Pascal is pretty much built for 4K.

 

It's your money though, do whatever you want.

[Lethal Seraph]

Just wait for pascal, or if you happen to run across a good deal for a 980ti (<$500) over Craigslist or something.