Worth the Upgrade or should wait?

[Sylencer90]

So im wondering if i should upgrade my GPU.

 

My current pc specs are :

                    i7 - 4790k @ 4.5 GHz (1.225 Core V.) @ Corsair Hydro Series H100i with 2 NB-eLoop Noiseblocker

                    Palit Jetstream Geforce GTX 980 , Overclocked : 20%  - getting up to 70°c on load and noisy (i can hear it through my case which even got noise insulation mats inside)

                    Samsumg 850 Pro 128gb

                    16GB Corsair Vengeance @ 2133 MHz

                    MSI Z97 Gaming 5

                    Thermaltake Paris 650w

                    Asus VG248QE 144hz 1920x1080

                    Case Fans : 3x nb e-loop & 1x be quiet silent wings 2 for the hopefully good airflow

 

I want to play all current and upcoming (assuming they are optimized well not like the latest deus ex) on Ultra settings on 1080p @  60 fps .

No intention in upgrading the next years on 1440p or higher res. 1080p is fine for me (for now). No intention into VR either.

 

I've read alot reviews and comparisions between the 1070's. From my point of view its either the 1070 gamerock premium or the msi gaming z. But im open for other recommendations.

Keep in mind that i don't mind extra cost (but no cards like the sea hawk with closed loops liquid cooling). Price range is like 450-540€ in germany's stores.

 

My pc can still run watch dogs 2 on 60 (after the latest patch) / 72 fps with vsync (before the update since i don't need extra fps above 60), For Honor same on ultra with 72 fps.

 

 

I feel like the 980 just lacks the additional vram plus some better cooling. I like the card since it lasts me for like 2 years already and i can still play games on decent settings, but i aim for ultra settings (maxed everything, but not necessarily max AA)

 

 

thanks in advance

 

Edit : And yes even if there is no noticeabl difference on high/very high to ultra. I'd still love to take ultra for the swag.

[Streetguru]

4 minutes ago, Sylencer90 said:

 

Ya the 980 is still very capable at 1080p

 

Wait for Vega, if nothing else it'll drop prices on the 10 series, and it saves you money should you upgrade to free-sync

Gamers nexus just did a bit of an optimization guide for Watch Dogs 2, mostly on the CPU though
 

 

[Mr.Meerkat]

Wait  

I mean is it really that bad to be dropping settings down from Ultra? I am one of those people who can't notice a difference between ultra and high/medium so...maybe my opinions a but stirred...

[Daniel644]

need a TL;DR are you asking if you should upgrade the 980 to a 1070?

[Cyracus]

Cpu bound games like GTA V might be a problem at higher settings, but that's because they're insane. 

[Sylencer90]

5 minutes ago, Daniel644 said:

need a TL;DR are you asking if you should upgrade the 980 to a 1070?

yes.

[Daniel644]

2 minutes ago, Sylencer90 said:

yes.

OK, I'd atleast wait till Vega drops, see what happens to GPU pricing when AMD finally drops some competition. I don't think the gains a really justified between those 2 cards, I would lean toward a larger upgrade like a 1080 or whatever AMD drops between the 1070 and 1080 price points.