GPU for 1080p?

[GX1997]

Even with the months of research for my first PC build, I find I'm still lost when it comes down to what GPU to buy. I have about a week and a half before I buy, since it's going to be the last component purchase I make. Since I'm about to be back to living the life of a broke college student, I have a 1080p monitor and I don't foresee upgrading to 1440p or 4k for a couple of years yet. As such, I'm not very concerned about futureproofing, since I'll be upgrading my graphics card by the time I upgrade my monitor. The highest priority for me is butter smooth gameplay, so FPS comes first. I want to be able to play titles at moderately high graphics settings, not necessarily max them all out. I have no preference when it comes down to AMD or Nvidia cards, but I do want to go with an Asus ROG Strix card, even though they come at a premium. Budget is under $300 US, since my build is way under my original budget and I want to keep it that way so I can pay my tuition off early with the extra cash.

 

If it helps, I can post my PCPartPicker list. Thanks!

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, GX1997 said:

Even with the months of research for my first PC build, I find I'm still lost when it comes down to what GPU to buy. I have about a week and a half before I buy, since it's going to be the last component purchase I make. Since I'm about to be back to living the life of a broke college student, I have a 1080p monitor and I don't foresee upgrading to 1440p or 4k for a couple of years yet. As such, I'm not very concerned about futureproofing, since I'll be upgrading my graphics card by the time I upgrade my monitor. The highest priority for me is butter smooth gameplay, so FPS comes first. I want to be able to play titles at moderately high graphics settings, not necessarily max them all out. I have no preference when it comes down to AMD or Nvidia cards, but I do want to go with an Asus ROG Strix card, even though they come at a premium. Budget is under $300 US, since my build is way under my original budget and I want to keep it that way so I can pay my tuition off early with the extra cash.

 

If it helps, I can post my PCPartPicker list. Thanks!

Post the PcPartpicker.

[iRileyx]

a gtx 1060/rx480 is fine for 1080p at a solid 60+ fps.

 

or a gtx 1050ti or rx470 if you dont mind turning down a couple settings.

Have you got a pcpartpicker link for your build? if so, whats your overall budget.

[Guest lilbman]

1060 6GB suits your needs perfectly.

[masterkickass7]

1 minute ago, Starelementpoke said:

Post the PcPartpicker.

rx470 thats all you need

[Guest]

RX 480 8GB with a Freesync monitor. Since FS monitor costs significantly less than G SYNC it is nice to go AMD route.

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, masterkickass7 said:

rx470 thats all you need

I'm holding my breath until I see that PSU at the least.

[masterkickass7]

Just now, Starelementpoke said:

I'm holding my breath until I see that PSU at the least.

gpu's are efficent i run a i56500 and a rx480 off a 450watt psu

[AYM123]

For 1080p gaming I suggest the Gtx 1050ti, I do not have much experience with the GPU, but I hear it is great for 1080p gaming.

[Starelementpoke]

Just now, masterkickass7 said:

gpu's are efficent i run a i56500 and a rx480 off a 450watt psu

Quality isn't measured in Watts. It's not the Wattage that I'm worried about.

[masterkickass7]

Just now, Starelementpoke said:

Quality isn't measured in Watts. It's not the Wattage that I'm worried about.

what the quality

[GX1997]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/crMHqk

 

You guys are really quick about responding.

[Guest lilbman]

1 minute ago, AYM123 said:

For 1080p gaming I suggest the Gtx 1050ti, I do not have much experience with the GPU, but I hear it is great for 1080p gaming.

1060 6GB would be better IMO, but it's up to him.

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, GX1997 said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/crMHqk

 

You guys are really quick about responding.

Had to be the CX... I mean, your build's kinda much for 1080p. A 470 would work and save you a good chunk.

[GX1997]

1 minute ago, Starelementpoke said:

Had to be the CX... I mean, your build's kinda much for 1080p. A 470 would work and save you a good chunk.

I bought the power supply on Cyber Monday, not really taking the time I normally do to triple check on things, and I had a few regrets afterwards. It'll probably be replaced as well when I upgrade for the first time. As for the rest of the build, I did futureproof with many components and had some I was willing to go more premium for so I won't have to upgrade for quite a while. It just has ended up being that the GPU is not one of them. It's not an optimum 1080p build, I know.

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, GX1997 said:

I bought the power supply on Cyber Monday, not really taking the time I normally do to triple check on things, and I had a few regrets afterwards. It'll probably be replaced as well when I upgrade for the first time. As for the rest of the build, I did futureproof with many components and had some I was willing to go more premium for so I won't have to upgrade for quite a while. It just has ended up being that the GPU is not one of them. It's not an optimum 1080p build, I know.

Eh, could technically get the 470, with money saved there spend an extra $60 to get a better PSU now, then sell of the Cx to make back some of the money.

[Moress]

They always fall for the CX lol. Really they aren't terrible PSUs as long as you live in a cool enviroment, as bad as that is. But it will handle a 1060 6gb or even 1070/1080 although I wouldn't run one of those on it.

A 1060 6gb will run you about $250-270 which will be plenty. Although down the line if you oc that I7 you can grab a 1070 or maybe a Vega GPU along with a GSync/Freesync monitor. Being that its down the line Id for sure say keep an eye on Vega since a high end AMD gpu plus Freesync.. sploosh

[i_build_nanosuits]

RX 480 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB would be best for 1080p

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, Moress said:

They always fall for the CX lol. Really they aren't terrible PSUs as long as you live in a cool enviroment, as bad as that is. But it will handle a 1060 6gb or even 1070/1080 although I wouldn't run one of those on it.

A 1060 6gb will run you about $250-270 which will be plenty. Although down the line if you oc that I7 you can grab a 1070 or maybe a Vega GPU along with a GSync/Freesync monitor. Being that its down the line Id for sure say keep an eye on Vega since a high end AMD gpu plus Freesync.. sploosh

My only problem is that it's in a practical $1,000 build. You can get so much better at that point.

[Moress]

Just now, Starelementpoke said:

My only problem is that it's in a practical $1,000 build. You can get so much better at that point.

That's true, im just saying the CX lines aren't the worse things in the world like people think they are. A 600watt ran a 8350 and R9 280 for 2 years with no problems. He should take it back and try to get at least a CX650M, but if not its not going to explode like people think.

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, Moress said:

That's true, im just saying the CX lines aren't the worse things in the world like people think they are. A 600watt ran a 8350 and R9 280 for 2 years with no problems. He should take it back and try to get at least a CX650M, but if not its not going to explode like people think.

I'm aware. Still, just that it's a $1,000 build.

[masterkickass7]

 

10 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Had to be the CX... I mean, your build's kinda much for 1080p. A 470 would work and save you a good chunk.

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[DrMacintosh]

Seeing a lot of recommendations for the 1060 and a few for the 1050Ti......... (lol)

 

Ignore those

 

For the best GPU(s) with the best price to performance look at the RX 470 and the RX 480. 

RX 470: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137050&cm_re=RX_470-_-14-137-050-_-Product

 

RX 480: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137049&cm_re=RX_480-_-14-137-049-_-Product

 

All under $190 USD

 

These cards will serve you well at ultra settings at 1080p and will provide solid 60fps+ frame rates. The 480 is the better card but it is also more expensive.