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Limp Gawd
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Just a quick thread to discuss buying preferences regarding the new cards. I'll be getting MSI Gaming or Asus Strix 1080/1070 most likely, depending on the final price...
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You may want to add an 'other custom 1080' category for other AIB cards not on your list. AIB 1070 for me with potential for big pascal in the futureJust a quick thread to discuss buying preferences regarding the new cards. I'll be getting MSI Gaming or Asus Strix 1080/1070 most likely, depending on the final price...
I'm in nearly the same boat. Went from a MSI GTX 760 to a MSI GAMING 4G 970, will likely be going to the GAMING 1080, but I'm waiting to see what happens with the 1070s and the AMD front before pulling the trigger. Lets just say my brother and sister love me when the upgrade bug comes, cause they always get the hand-me-downs, lmao. That said it means I always have someone to game with, so there's always thatFrom an ASUS Strix 970 to an ASUS Strix 1080, for me.
This will be the first time I'm upgrading in successive generations since going from a 6800 to a 7900 (and that was an EVGA StepUp). I've wanted to make the jump to 1440p, but I wasn't content to settle for a merely adequate experience (which, short of the Titan X, is what I felt Maxwell provided).
Presuming it functions as good is it looks, props to ASUS on this one. I was an EVGA fan until the crap they pulled with the 900 series; I've been very happy with the Strix 970, and I think the design on the Strix 1080 is straight up EPIC. (It's worth noting, this card is going into the first build where esthetic and illumination are important to me.)
I'm in nearly the same boat. Went from a MSI GTX 760 to a MSI GAMING 4G 970, will likely be going to the GAMING 1080, but I'm waiting to see what happens with the 1070s and the AMD front before pulling the trigger. Lets just say my brother and sister love me when the upgrade bug comes, cause they always get the hand-me-downs, lmao. That said it means I always have someone to game with, so there's always that
The white Galax HOF edition teased looks super nice, hopefully the reviews don't show anything wrong with it.
Heh, I went from an EVGA 760 to Gigabyte 970 to in all probability 1080.
I'm still waiting for what Polaris brings to the table, but the 29th June launch date is disappointing, not to mention that it doesn't exactly inspire much confidence after they've spent the last 6 months hyping it up.
Not yet decided if I should get a 6700k or look for a 5820k/6800k. Not sure if the price premium is worth it.
I'm honestly kinda set on the 1080, I don't think a 1070 would be enough of a performance jump. Either that or waiting for big Pascal, but I'm really getting rather impatient.Price premium between 1070 and 1080 - might not. But I assure you - 6700k vs X99 in gaming - definitely not!
6700k will definitely be fine for 3-4 years. you won't benefit from x99 for gaming only.I'm honestly kinda set on the 1080, I don't think a 1070 would be enough of a performance jump. Either that or waiting for big Pascal, but I'm really getting rather impatient.
As for the CPU - I know that for now a 6700k is more than enough, heck even my 4670k is still good enough for almost anything. Just want a CPU that will last me 3 to 4 years, so I'm not sure if a hexacore wouldn't have a better longetivity. But it is some 180€ more, which isn't all that little.
All things considered, I am going to go with a custom 1070 given that I will be playing in 1080p.
1070 is probably overkill at 1080p TBH, as it should be able to max all games at 1440p out of the box. What is your current GPU? People will be dumping 980ti's and Titan X's like crazy this month, you might be better served buying one of those for substantially cheaper.
I also voted for 1070 AIB, but i will be gaming at 4k, which a 980ti was adequate for max settings on 90% of my games.
1070 is definitely fine for 1440p, but can't max everything, you still need to drop a setting or two. 980ti wasn't able either and they are about the same. 1080 has this 20-25% extra juice that allows to max out everything at 1440p, though at 55% more price comparing to 1070.
Personally I'm fine with dropping some settings from ultra to very high/high (depending on how this one step below is called), but some people are not. I'm more worried if 1070 will be enough for 1440p gaming in upcoming games till volta or you'll still have to get 1080/1080ti later for comfortable experience.
In all likelihood I will be getting a 1060. I cannot see me upgrading my 1080p TV to 4k before the next generation comes out and I only want something to play GTA V near enough maxed out @ 60fps. Do you think a 1060 would manage this?
Cleaning the white fans is a PITA job.The white Galax HOF edition teased looks super nice, hopefully the reviews don't show anything wrong with it.
My flat isn't really suitable for a 4k TV as I would not go for anything below 50" and would probably go for something around the 60" size. I'd also want the new technologies like OLED and HDR if I am doing a major tv upgrade and the prices atm are just not worth it.I take it you aren't a fan of SAMSUNG's curved 4K models? We have two of the non-curved (and non-4K) SMART HDTVs, and they are quite fine, and it's possible that one or both will be replaced with curved 4K models of the same size; unfortunately, the 55" curved model eats too much wall (that model was on sale this past weekend on HSN.COM and HSN; that sale price is the same price the 49" curved model is at the lowest-priced local SAMSUNG Authorized Dealer The Big Screen Store). Speaking of which, I'm hoping to get a look at the 49" model this month or next at the store; it's everything EXCEPT curved and may actually fit on my wall.