580 crossfire and AMD freesync vs 1080ti

[jackattack69]

So I was going to upgrade some of my computer because my old graphics card wasn't carrying its weight anymore. My two options are a gtx 1080ti or a 580 crossfire. I know that the 1080ti is more powerful, but I am not sure how much more powerful. Also the amd crossfire would be about 100 dollars cheaper. When I upgrade my pc I am also going to buy a 1440p monitor. My final question is, is it worth getting the amd for the freesync ability? Is it worth the small performance decrease for the freesync on the monitor. Also I am not looking to get a g-sync monitor because I simply dont want to spend 700 dollars on a monitor. Thank you for the help. 

 

Sincerely,

Jack

 

(edit): I know about the graphics card shortage due to mining and will probably upgrade when the gpu prices drop

Edited August 3, 2017 by jackattack69

[The Sloth]

get a 1080ti for gaming, get a rx580 sli because it looks cool. 

[Shimejii]

You want the single best GPU instead of Xfire or SLI. They just introduce more issues and potential problems. 1080ti would be your best route.

[Brooksie359]

I would never suggest getting two slower gpus over a single faster gpu as not all games support crossfire or sli and in some cases even have worse performance when using crossfire or sli. If you want a freesync monitor then get rx vega as it is coming out in like 2 weeks.

[WereCat]

Single 1080ti will give you a lot better performance than CF RX580.

[Monkey Dust]

Always one highend GPU over two midrange GPUs. Multi GPU support in games is sketchy, especially on new releases, with proper working SLI/Crossfire support being patched in later, if it ever comes. I'd wait to see what Vega is like, looks like it won't touch the 1080ti for performance, but combined with a Freesync monitor may still give a better experience versus a 1080ti without a Gsync monitor.  

[NicholasNicholasNicholas]

3 hours ago, jackattack69 said:

So I was going to upgrade some of my computer because my old graphics card wasn't carrying its weight anymore. My two options are a gtx 1080ti or a 580 crossfire. I know that the 1080ti is more powerful, but I am not sure how much more powerful. Also the amd crossfire would be about 100 dollars cheaper. When I upgrade my pc I am also going to buy a 1440p monitor. My final question is, is it worth getting the amd for the freesync ability? Is it worth the small performance decrease for the freesync on the monitor. Also I am not looking to get a g-sync monitor because I simply dont want to spend 700 dollars on a monitor. Thank you for the help. 

 

Sincerely,

Jack

 

(edit): I know about the graphics card shortage due to mining and will probably upgrade when the gpu prices drop

id get the dual 580s just for the upgrade path of freesync, not to mention when prices lower it will be cheaper, but thats just my opinion.

[Frankenburger]

On 8/3/2017 at 0:40 PM, jackattack69 said:

Also I am not looking to get a g-sync monitor because I simply dont want to spend 700 dollars on a monitor.

GSync monitors start at $350

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/monitor/#A=1&sort=price&page=1

 

Dell has a nice 24" (23.8") 165Hz 1440p display for around $380.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CwgPxr/dell-s2417dg-238-165hz-monitor-s2417dg

 

GSync only starts getting expensive at the 27" 1440p mark.

[xsimplyjosh]

single card is the way to go imo... at least thats what i did [1080ti strix oc] paired with a gsync 1440p 165hz monitor.

i myself am skeptical about SLI/CF compatibilities judging by some reviews, especially if the devs don't optimize it well for that regard for their games.

[xsimplyjosh]

52 minutes ago, Frankenburger said:

GSync monitors start at $350

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/monitor/#A=1&sort=price&page=1

 

Dell has a nice 24" (23.8") 165Hz 1440p display for around $380.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CwgPxr/dell-s2417dg-238-165hz-monitor-s2417dg

 

GSync only starts getting expensive at the 27" 1440p mark.

i think depends also tn vs ips displays... those two usually can be the dealbreaker between a cheap and expensive monitor...

as long as OP isn't concerned about color reproduction quality and viewing angles, then a TN panel should suffice which should help save some costs if any...