Buy 1070 or wait?

[c0d0ps]

I have saved up some money and have some more on the way. So I might be able to afford a gtx 1070 (I want a freesync/amd card but they aren't as strong for the same price).

Do you think I should buy gtx 1070 or wait for next generation? My current gpu is 280x. I play mainly Skyrim Special Edition and Overwatch. 1080p 144hz.

[Castdeath97]

The R9 280X still has a lot of life in it, I'd wait.

[Joe_MacDougall]

For what you use it for currently the R9 280X will probably last you a while. I'm still on a GTX 760 and Athlon 760K.

You basically use yours for the same workload I use mine for.

[SnowyMus]

If the monitor in your signature is accurate and you have no plans of upgrading it, then no. I wouldn't bother getting a GTX 1070. In fact, as long as your games perform adequately with what you do have (and they should), you really don't have a reason to upgrade.

 

I'd personally only get a GTX 1070 if I'm gaming at 4K (consider a GTX 1080 if 4K), 1440p, or high refresh rate 1080p, or I was planning on upgrading to such a setup.

[App4that]

Wait, even if you end up with a 1070 AMD launching the Vega architecture and therefore competing in the mid to high end market will drop prices. 

[App4that]

Just now, wrathoftheturkey said:

in theory

Nah, in practice. Look at the 470 and 460. The prices responded to the launch of the 1050ti. Prices always respond to competition. 

[dwang040]

For me, it depends on your games. Would you need something of that power? (1070) because if not, I see no point in paying more for all that unused power. 

[c0d0ps]

52 minutes ago, dwang040 said:

For me, it depends on your games. Would you need something of that power? (1070) because if not, I see no point in paying more for all that unused power. 

" Do you think I should buy gtx 1070 or wait for next generation? My current gpu is 280x. I play mainly Skyrim Special Edition and Overwatch. 1080p 144hz. "

SSE and Overwatch.

[c0d0ps]

1 hour ago, dwang040 said:

For me, it depends on your games. Would you need something of that power? (1070) because if not, I see no point in paying more for all that unused power. 

More fps = more stable 144hz experience.

[dwang040]

Right, wasn't sure if you played any triple a titles or anything. As everyone has said, 280x is good enough for those games, but if you need more fps or play other games/ plan on playing eating other games, I'm wondering if a 1060 or a 480 will fit your needs Vs spending more on a 1070. 

[c0d0ps]

5 minutes ago, dwang040 said:

Right, wasn't sure if you played any triple a titles or anything. As everyone has said, 280x is good enough for those games, but if you need more fps or play other games/ plan on playing eating other games, I'm wondering if a 1060 or a 480 will fit your needs Vs spending more on a 1070. 

I don't think I will upgrade again for a minimum of 2-3 years so I want the strongest gpu I can afford. I suppose I could wait, I am used to this anyways.