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considering a GTX 1080 can be found around $500 a GTX 1070 doesn't seem like it'll be worth it unless its $350 or less because the 1080 is like 30% faster for 30% more

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A second hand GTX 980ti

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2 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

A second hand GTX 980ti

probably the best option at this price point 

the GTX 1070 prices are getting close to gtx 1080 prices 

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1 minute ago, •Nicholas• said:

probably the best option at this price point 

the GTX 1070 prices are getting close to gtx 1080 prices 

erm how 

$330 for a 1070 new 

or $280-300 on EVGA B-Stock store for a 980Ti (during sales) 

 

idk

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6 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

erm how 

$330 for a 1070 new 

or $280-300 on EVGA B-Stock store for a 980Ti (during sales) 

 

oh lal my bad I still thought GTX 1070s were around $350-450

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