Which GPU is better for me

[KingEddie]

Hello everyone I'm looking for some help, I will be building my new PC this year and this will be my first build and just need some advice on my gpu. I know the price for the graphics cards are crazy but will probably wait until later on the year to buy that, but here is my question. I want to run the Alienware 25 monitor with G-sync, (love the way it looks and the specs) and I want to know what graphics card do I really need in order to enjoy the 240Hz and the 1ms response time. Do I need the 1080 or the 1070 FTW or can I run it with the 980 SC. just trying to find out what graphics card will do well. here is the other stuff I would be getting, also if you think I should get or change anything from this list let me know. if the link doesn't work here is a picture. Again just want the screen to run good. don't need a super expensive card if a lower card can run that monitor fine. Thank You

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3K2FfH

[litdabkid123]

get titan xp mate its the cheapest

[Jurrunio]

Dont buy 7700k when 8th gen is out. Get an 8600k.

 

8th gen uses Z370 mobo only

 

That cooler isnt up to the task. Get something bigger, like Cryorig R1 for example. Other brands also have similar products.

 

The monitor is a 1080p 240Hz one, so for esports games a 1080 is a more conservative choice. If you are buying later then you can wait for potential new releases from Nvidia.

[Wh0_Am_1]

For a year you could probably get away with a 980, a 1080 would be better but I would wait to see what cards Nvidia will releasing within the next 3-4 months.

[General Winter]

i would wait for 20xx gpu's and ryzen 2

[Dankk]

I would wait for the ram to go down then buy 16gb.

1080 would get the job done.

[Wh0_Am_1]

16 minutes ago, KingEddie said:

Hello everyone I'm looking for some help, I will be building my new PC this year and this will be my first build and just need some advice on my gpu. I know the price for the graphics cards are crazy but will probably wait until later on the year to buy that, but here is my question. I want to run the Alienware 25 monitor with G-sync, (love the way it looks and the specs) and I want to know what graphics card do I really need in order to enjoy the 240Hz and the 1ms response time. Do I need the 1080 or the 1070 FTW or can I run it with the 980 SC. just trying to find out what graphics card will do well. here is the other stuff I would be getting, also if you think I should get or change anything from this list let me know. if the link doesn't work here is a picture. Again just want the screen to run good. don't need a super expensive card if a lower card can run that monitor fine. Thank You

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3K2FfH

The 8700k is $10 more with an additional 2 cores and and improved per core speeds.

[J400]

#1: Don't buy a 7700k. buy an 8700k. much better value, same(ish) price.

 

#2: Do you have a video card already? anything that can hold you off for another two months? The next generation of gpus might be launching in april, and the price of something like a 1080 would go from $1000 to $300 if that happens. Could even get lower than that, depending on how the new cards perform.

 

If you don't have anything to use for now, I would buy something temporary like a gtx 780 until prices come down. Though, if money is not a factor, obviously go straight for the 1080 ti and a gsync panel.

 

 

 

 

[Shreyas1]

Just a tip- check brick and mortar stores. The other day I saw 2 Gtx 1080s at Best Buy for $530 each 

[Streetguru]

35 minutes ago, KingEddie said:

 

What is your current PC, and what are the specs of the monitor?

Don't waste money on Kaby Lake

[KingEddie]

Thanks for the responses guys, yes right now I will be waiting until later on in the year to buy everything, Truthfully probably around Black Friday the latest. Right now I'm running a i5 3470 with 8GB ram and  GTX 750TI 2gb.