cf 580 vs 1070

[TheBean]

cf 580 vs 1070

 

which is better? i was thinking cf 580 as its cheaper.

but i was thinking 1070 because then i can sli down the line with another 1070 as mobo's only have 2 slots nowadays

[Mooshi]

Just now, saksham said:

cf 580 vs 1070

 

which is better? i was thinking cf 580 as its cheaper.

but i was thinking 1070 because then i can sli down the line with another 1070 as mobo's only have 2 slots nowadays

Multi gpus don't always scale well and Nvidia has better drivers so I'd go 1070 tbh

[rn8686]

More powerful single card is typically better as CF/SLI was many issues (Increased power consumption, scaling issues, poor support in games if any at all, ect). Just get a single 1070. 

[Tiwaz]

Just now, Mooshi said:

Multi gpus don't always scale well and Nvidia has better drivers so I'd go 1070 tbh

gamesl ike bf1 and bf4 scale nearly 100% on more than 1080p resolutions

[TheBean]

3 minutes ago, Mooshi said:

Multi gpus don't always scale well and Nvidia has better drivers so I'd go 1070 tbh

oh wait no guys.. i got it all wrong.... 1070 is cheaper xD.. problem solved... i can get a 1070 strix from asus and its still cheaper.. but would is still be better though? i know that amd is always the value for the money so idk would cf be better as many games are starting to get better with cf/sli scaling?

Edited May 11, 2017 by saksham

[Misanthrope]

3 minutes ago, Tiwaz said:

gamesl ike bf1 and bf4 scale nearly 100% on more than 1080p resolutions

That's just one engine, tons of other games not made with Frostbyte run like shit on xfire or sli (if at all)

 

Beside a single 1070 can handle anything you throw at it at 1080p and 1440p so no point in getting a mobo to support xfire, getting a decent PSU, dealing with the extra heat (over double the TDP) just get a single 1070 or 1080.

 

My only advise is look for a 1080 because some of them can be found on sale at almost 1070 prices by now.

[TheBean]

1 minute ago, Misanthrope said:

That's just one engine, tons of other games not made with Frostbyte run like shit on xfire or sli (if at all)

 

Beside a single 1070 can handle anything you throw at it at 1080p and 1440p so no point in getting a mobo to support xfire, getting a decent PSU, dealing with the extra heat (over double the TDP) just get a single 1070 or 1080.

 

My only advise is look for a 1080 because some of them can be found on sale at almost 1070 prices by now.

i saw that too... 1080's are just over $60 more than a top of the line asus 1070 strix for the cheapest 1080

[PCGuy_5960]

Why not get a 1080? You can find 1080s for $500 right now.

[PCGuy_5960]

1 minute ago, saksham said:

i saw that too... 1080's are just over $60 more than a top of the line asus 1070 strix for the cheapest 1080

$60 more for the 1080 is definitely worth it. A 1080 is 20-30% faster than the 1070

[TheBean]

1 minute ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

$60 more for the 1080 is definitely worth it. A 1080 is 20-30% faster than the 1070

no but the thing is i would really want to upgrade my gpu later but buying a whole new one t replace would be more expensive and just sli the 1070 would be better as the price will drop and i get about a 60-70% improvment

 

is i get a 1080 then i have to spend more as you can only sli the same gpu

[PCGuy_5960]

1 minute ago, saksham said:

no but the thing is i would really want to upgrade my gpu later but buying a whole new one t replace would be more expensive and just sli the 1070 would be better as the price will drop and i get about a 60-70% improvment

 

is i get a 1080 then i have to spend more as you can only sli the same gpu

If you want to get a 1070, don't get a top of the line one.

[genexis_x]

15 minutes ago, saksham said:

oh wait no guys.. i got it all wrong.... 1070 is cheaper xD.. problem solved... i can get a 1070 strix from asus and its still cheaper.. but would is still be better though? i know that amd is always the value for the money so idk would cf be better as many games are starting to get better with cf/sli scaling?

First of all, what resolution and refresh rate is your monitor?

 

Here are my suggestions:

1080p 60Hz - RX 480/580 or GTX 1060 6GB

1080p 144Hz or 1440p 60Hz - GTX 1070

1080p 144+Hz or 1440p 144Hz or 4K 60Hz - GTX 1080

4K 144Hz - GTX 1080TI

[EasonIDontKnowAnything]

23 minutes ago, saksham said:

cf 580 vs 1070

 

which is better? i was thinking cf 580 as its cheaper.

but i was thinking 1070 because then i can sli down the line with another 1070 as mobo's only have 2 slots nowadays

1070. i think

[RAM555789]

15 minutes ago, saksham said:

no but the thing is i would really want to upgrade my gpu later but buying a whole new one t replace would be more expensive and just sli the 1070 would be better as the price will drop and i get about a 60-70% improvment

 

is i get a 1080 then i have to spend more as you can only sli the same gpu

No, the issue with getting 2 1070s is you will be spending nearly $100 more and risk getting WORSE performance. Some games can scale well with SLI but some can actually lose performance. Its typically better just to get a single more powerful card. You other option you have if you can wait, VEGA could be very promising.

[Tiwaz]

40 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

Why not get a 1080? You can find 1080s for $500 right now.

but only with the cheap plastic covered coolers that dont perform very well

[PCGuy_5960]

10 minutes ago, Tiwaz said:

but only with the cheap plastic covered coolers that dont perform very well

Lel.  The 1080 Windforce costs $500 and it has an amazing cooler. @i_build_nanosuits has one and it doesn't get hotter than 70C under load. And even a blower/cooler reference 1080 will be 20-25% faster than a 1070.

[Tiwaz]

Just now, PCGuy_5960 said:

Lel.  The 1080 Windforce costs $500 and it has an amazing cooler. @i_build_nanosuits has one and it doesn't get hotter than 70C under load. And even a blower/cooler reference 1080 will be 20-25% faster than a 1070.

on amazon.de the cheapest one costs 515€ and is one the plastic cooler ones

[PCGuy_5960]

2 minutes ago, Tiwaz said:

on amazon.de the cheapest one costs 515€ and is one the plastic cooler ones

Even the cheapest 1080 will be much faster than a 1070.

[NinerL]

I'd get a 1070, I actually bought a brand new EVGA 1070 FTW2, it retails at $420 but I got it for $360 no taxes on eBay. 

[Tiwaz]

25 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

Even the cheapest 1080 will be much faster than a 1070.

but looks ugly and is loud

[i_build_nanosuits]

52 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

Lel.  The 1080 Windforce costs $500 and it has an amazing cooler. @i_build_nanosuits has one and it doesn't get hotter than 70C under load. And even a blower/cooler reference 1080 will be 20-25% faster than a 1070.

actually on newegg it's 479$ right now if you're in the US...that's a good deal you get a lot for what you pay IMHO...card is also very quiet...and overclock pretty well too

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125880&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker, LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[AnalogCanavity]

Get the ROG STRIX GTX 1070 8OG

[AnalogCanavity]

https://www.asus.com/us/Graphics-Cards/ROG-STRIX-GTX1070-O8G-GAMING/

[PCGuy_5960]

21 hours ago, Tiwaz said:

but looks ugly and is loud

Which 1080 is it?