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So im trying to decide if I should go for the GTX 970 save up a little more for the 980 but i'm not sure how much more performance ill be getting any help?

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1 minute ago, PyroBlast13 said:

So im trying to decide if I should go for the GTX 970 save up a little more for the 980 but i'm not sure how much more performance ill be getting any help?

What are you trying to do? If you get lucky, a 970 can basically perform like a 980 with 75% of the vram with a nice overclock. Otherwise a 390 or an r9 nano wouldn't be that bad of an idea.

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Just now, Digital_ said:

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-980-vs-GeForce-GTX-970

GPUBoss is not a valid comparison website.

 

Basically OP, the GTX 970 will play games fine at 1080p Ultra.

 

The GTX 980 is more suited for 1440p.

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1 minute ago, Digital_ said:

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-980-vs-GeForce-GTX-970

please dont ever use GPUBoss

 

980 will always be faster than the 970

 

and the 980 uses all 4GB VRAM where the 970 can use up to 3.5GB and the 0.5 is slower

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Just now, Hackentosher said:

What are you trying to do? If you get lucky, a 970 can basically perform like a 980 with 75% of the vram with a nice overclock. Otherwise a 390 or an r9 nano wouldn't be that bad of an idea.

Well for this computer ill just be playing games, watching tv and doing some editing on also probably some video editing. 

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you might wanna wait for the new cards this year and the prices will drop. 

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Just now, jcw150 said:

Actually what resolution do you play games at?

1080p right now.

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2 minutes ago, PyroBlast13 said:

1080p right now.

GTX 970/R9 390 would be the best bang for buck then.

 

You can basically play most games on Ultra at 1080p 60FPS.

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Just now, HKZeroFive said:

GTX 970/R9 390 would be the best bang for buck then.

 

You can basically play most games on Ultra at 1080p.

do that unless you plan to upgrade monitors in the next 2 months

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http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-970-vs-Nvidia-GTX-980/2577vs2576

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I'm definitely not disappointed in my 980, but it all depends on your res and budget to be honest. 

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3 minutes ago, i_build_nanosuits said:

http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-970-vs-Nvidia-GTX-980/2577vs2576

Or just google 970 vs 980 benchmark if you want real-world benchmarks. Userbenchmark was synthetic IIRC, so it would be easier to estimate the performance you will get against what you are hoping for with a real-world one.

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6 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

GTX 970/R9 390 would be the best bang for buck then.

 

You can basically play most games on Ultra at 1080p 60FPS.

Not really. The Division, ROTTR, and even  the me Hitman game require more to run at 60fps. A overclocked 970 comes close though.

If anyone asks you never saw me.

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29 minutes ago, PyroBlast13 said:

So im trying to decide if I should go for the GTX 970 save up a little more for the 980 but i'm not sure how much more performance ill be getting any help?

What about the R9 390X??

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38 minutes ago, PyroBlast13 said:

So im trying to decide if I should go for the GTX 970 save up a little more for the 980 but i'm not sure how much more performance ill be getting any help?

Try and get a 980 from somewhere like EVGA B stock where it isn't that much more expensive than a 970 but will give you better performance. Here's one for under $400 http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-2983-RX

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44 minutes ago, App4that said:

Not really. The Division, ROTTR, and even  the me Hitman game require more to run at 60fps. A overclocked 970 comes close though.

 

Hence the word 'most'.

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22 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

 

Hence the word 'most'.

That's the last few titles. If you can't run the titles being released when you buy the card, what hope do you have to run them in a year? 

If anyone asks you never saw me.

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980... call me biased :P

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2 hours ago, Digital_ said:

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-980-vs-GeForce-GTX-970

No. Stop.
 

2 hours ago, PyroBlast13 said:

So im trying to decide if I should go for the GTX 970 save up a little more for the 980 but i'm not sure how much more performance ill be getting any help?

Is the 980TI completely out of the question? I feel like it's an awkward time to buy a card if not the 980TI. The 980 is a little expensive for what it is and the 970 is the 970... Maybe grab a 970 and sell it down the road for a 980TI or Pascal? I would go for 390 if you don't need Nvidia and want a slightly better card than the 970.

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10 hours ago, Kryptyx said:

No. Stop.
 

Is the 980TI completely out of the question? I feel like it's an awkward time to buy a card if not the 980TI. The 980 is a little expensive for what it is and the 970 is the 970... Maybe grab a 970 and sell it down the road for a 980TI or Pascal? I would go for 390 if you don't need Nvidia and want a slightly better card than the 970.

Yes, I get it. You and about 5 other people already quoted me on it. Sorry.

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