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- Jun 24, 2016
I'm assembling a new computer.
I kinda-sorta had my mind set on buying a fancy gtx 1080 card. Unfortunately, the prices are outrageous and the availability is spotty. The worst thing is: the price will drop $200 in 2 months.
I just checked some sales, and the top-of-the-line 980 TIs are going for under $400 now. Overclocked 970s are $199. Overclocked 950s are only $99!
My question is: should I take advantage of these sale prices now and buy a lesser card? Or should I just hold out for the best?
I use 3x monitors. Right now they're 1080p, but I'm in the process of upgrading to 2560 x 1440 (just bought a 27 inch). I'd like to be able to play newer games (GTA5, Doom, Battlefront, SC2, etc) on ultra settings at 2560 x 1440 with "good" frame rates. Can lesser gfx cards achieve that?
I kinda-sorta had my mind set on buying a fancy gtx 1080 card. Unfortunately, the prices are outrageous and the availability is spotty. The worst thing is: the price will drop $200 in 2 months.
I just checked some sales, and the top-of-the-line 980 TIs are going for under $400 now. Overclocked 970s are $199. Overclocked 950s are only $99!
My question is: should I take advantage of these sale prices now and buy a lesser card? Or should I just hold out for the best?
I use 3x monitors. Right now they're 1080p, but I'm in the process of upgrading to 2560 x 1440 (just bought a 27 inch). I'd like to be able to play newer games (GTA5, Doom, Battlefront, SC2, etc) on ultra settings at 2560 x 1440 with "good" frame rates. Can lesser gfx cards achieve that?