Which card?

[Guest]

So I'm planning on selling my r9 390 to upgrade and I can get an evga FTW ACX 2.0 GTX 980ti used for 340 (including tax) at microcenter, which doesn't include the 35 dollar rebate (which takes a year tho lol) and includes manufactureres warranty. Or I can get a strix GTX 1070 for 360 on Craigslist, no warranty more expensive (including or not including rebate) etc. So what would you guys think?

[domandric034]

Just now, Abyss Gaming said:

So I'm planning on selling my r9 390 to upgrade and I can get an evga FTW ACX 2.0 GTX 980ti used for 340 (including tax) at microcenter, which doesn't include the 35 dollar rebate (which takes a year tho lol) and includes manufactureres warranty. Or I can get a strix GTX 1070 for 360 on Craigslist, no warranty more expensive (including or not including rebate) etc. So what would you guys think?

980 Ti and 750 Ti (For PhysX) lol

[107x]

what games do you plan running, it has shown in benchmarks that both cards outperform eachother in certain games

[PCGuy_5960]

1 minute ago, Abyss Gaming said:

So what would you guys think?

980 Ti and overclock it:

 

[107x]

bassically the cards are the "same" in many games

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, domandric034 said:

980 Ti and 750 Ti (For PhysX) lol

 

1 minute ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

980 Ti and overclock it:

 

I'm just worried Nvidia will make the 980ti lose performance like rumors suggest they do (I'm not on any side of the argument, I really don't know)

 

2 minutes ago, 107x said:

what games do you plan running, it has shown in benchmarks that both cards outperform eachother in certain games

I play alot of different games, so I'll look up some benchmarks but if they win/lose evenly it's fine to me.

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, 107x said:

bassically the cards are the "same" in many games

But how about the rumors that they take away performance of older cards?

[PCGuy_5960]

Just now, Abyss Gaming said:

I'm just worried Nvidia will make the 980ti lose performance like rumors suggest they do (I'm not on any side of the argument, I really don't know)

They may not optimize for it, but they won't cripple its performance.....

[107x]

1 minute ago, Abyss Gaming said:

 

I'm just worried Nvidia will make the 980ti lose performance like rumors suggest they do (I'm not on any side of the argument, I really don't know)

 

I play alot of different games, so I'll look up some benchmarks but if they win/lose evenly it's fine to me.

bassically from what i have seen they are a win/win equally in most to all games, the 1070 would be more future proof with driver support id say

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, PCGuy_5960 said:

They may not optimize for it, but they won't cripple its performance.....

Ok I'm just just making sure lol cause some people think they cripple older cards performance

 

1 minute ago, 107x said:

bassically from what i have seen they are a win/win equally in most to all games, the 1070 would be more future proof with driver support id say

Would that be enough to get the 1070 instead?

[PCGuy_5960]

Just now, Abyss Gaming said:

Ok I'm just just making sure lol cause some people think they cripple older cards performance

Yeah, that's BS

 

[Guest]

Just now, Abyss Gaming said:

So I'm planning on selling my r9 390 to upgrade and I can get an evga FTW ACX 2.0 GTX 980ti used for 340 (including tax) at microcenter, which doesn't include the 35 dollar rebate (which takes a year tho lol) and includes manufactureres warranty. Or I can get a strix GTX 1070 for 360 on Craigslist, no warranty more expensive (including or not including rebate) etc. So what would you guys think?

Strix is actually a very excellent card, check carefully for any defects

Never bought anything from microcenter so double check that. Buying from a reputable store feels nice

 

GTX 1070 and 980Ti performs similar 

[107x]

Just now, Abyss Gaming said:

Ok I'm just just making sure lol cause some people think they cripple older cards performance

 

Would that be enough to get the 1070 instead?

id say at this point yes, it will consume less power, have better drivers that would be better supported in the future, but tbh 1070 prices are drastically rising because of miners and amd not having many competing cards, i wouold keep the card i have now and save that extra 100$ or so and get a 1080, or wait untill a new card comes out and prices would drop significantly. What card are you running now?

[Jurrunio]

I'd say a 1070, but you'd better buy it fast so before its price rises. 980ti is not bad, but it is an older product.

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Strix is actually a very excellent card, check carefully for any defects

Never bought anything from microcenter so double check that. Buying from a reputable store feels nice

 

GTX 1070 and 980Ti performs similar 

Microcenter is a very reputable store. It's only in store but they normally have really good cpu and mobo deals, if you live in the us check if you have one near you.

So you think I should go for the 980ti for the cheaper price and warranty?

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, Abyss Gaming said:

Ok I'm just just making sure lol cause some people think they cripple older cards performance

 

Would that be enough to get the 1070 instead?

It's because some Nvidia sponsored games use new effects (or "better effects")that their older generation cards do not do so well in. And combined with Nvidia refusing to optimise for older architectures makes people think they are "gimping" it.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Jurrunio said:

I'd say a 1070, but you'd better buy it fast so before its price rises. 980ti is not bad, but it is an older product.

It's already above my budget lol, the only one is one on Craigslist for 360 unless I wanna drive 1-2 hours to get one for 300-320

[Guest]

Just now, Abyss Gaming said:

Microcenter is a very reputable store. It's only in store but they normally have really good cpu and mobo deals, if you live in the us check if you have one near you.

So you think I should go for the 980ti for the cheaper price and warranty?

If the 1070 is perfect I'd get that. $20 delta for a RGB card, good cooling and noise level is worth it imo

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, 107x said:

id say at this point yes, it will consume less power, have better drivers that would be better supported in the future, but tbh 1070 prices are drastically rising because of miners and amd not having many competing cards, i wouold keep the card i have now and save that extra 100$ or so and get a 1080, or wait untill a new card comes out and prices would drop significantly. What card are you running now?

Well I have a 390 and was planning on selling it to the miners. I already have someone interested.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

If the 1070 is perfect I'd get that. $20 delta for a RGB card, good cooling and noise level is worth it imo

Ok ilseems like the obvious choice but I just worry about warranty... And I'll have to wait a little longer for a ryzen upgrade.

[107x]

Just now, Abyss Gaming said:

Well I have a 390 and was planning on selling it to the miners. I already have someone interested.

ohhh i see personally id wait idk though that seems like a tough situation if you go for either card make sure they both work before puchasing, make sure neither throttle and ask what  they were oc'd to

[Guest]

1 minute ago, 107x said:

ohhh i see personally id wait idk though that seems like a tough situation if you go for either card make sure they both work before puchasing, make sure neither throttle and ask what  they were oc'd to

It is tough... If the owner of the 1070 had the original receipt then I'd go with him but I like to be on the safe side.

[107x]

1 minute ago, Abyss Gaming said:

It is tough... If the owner of the 1070 had the original receipt then I'd go with him but I like to be on the safe side.

right up to you i would probably end up witgh the 1979 if he lets me test it and he isnt sketchy or seems to hide something

[Guest]

32 minutes ago, 107x said:

right up to you i would probably end up witgh the 1979 if he lets me test it and he isnt sketchy or seems to hide something

Oh it's sold. RIP. I may go with 980ti as that's what I did with my 390 (bought it last September for cheaper than 480) although amd is better about improving drivers for older cards right? Do people still make custom drivers?

[107x]

5 minutes ago, Abyss Gaming said:

Oh it's sold. RIP. I may go with 980ti as that's what I did with my 390 (bought it last September for cheaper than 480) although and is better about improving drivers for older cards right? Do people still make custom drivers?

yeah i wouldnt know if there is any because i dont have a 980ti my friend currently has custom drivers on his and says its amazing, where are you located ?

edit: like what state

Edited June 17, 2017 by 107x