1080 ti vs 1080

[flametechnos]

Hello people, I'm back, ive ordered every piece for my pc except my graphics card, I only have a 1080p screen but want to have a build that will last as long as possible, should I go for a 1080 or a 1080 ti???? https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/FlameKaito/saved/gkryf7

 

[drivinfast247]

If you don't plan on going to a higher resolution monitor get the 1080.

 

[flametechnos]

I mean I might buy a 4k monitor once it becomes more common so the prices go down a bit so maybe in like 2-3 years

 

[drivinfast247]

Well that's a bit different. If you can wait the next gen cards are going to drop soon. They should be very capable of 4k ultra gaming. Your parts look pretty decent. If you can wait that would be great. If not, still get the regular 1080 and save the rest for a new GPU once released. You should be able to sell your old card at a bit of a loss.

 

[bmockeg]

A 1080ti is,gonna struggle at 4k by the time you get a monitor. If you want something now get a 1080.

 

[WINTERLORD]

id wait on new cards if possable if not 1070ti or a 1080 for only 1080p monitor

 

[flametechnos]

I mean its my first pc so I dont have other cards and new cards dropping end of august, wont play as much during school

 

[mahanddeem]

Tough one. You came too late for 1080 or 1080ti. I'd wait for the 1170 or 1180. Use a used gpu for now.

 

[flametechnos]

Thanks for the help guys, I think ill go with a Ti, once the new ones come out and prices go down, ill sell the ti and and some extra for a 1180

 

[TJ Hooker]

Buying a graphics card capable of 4K now, in anticipation that you might get a 4K monitor in 2-3 years doesn't make sense. If you really don't think you're going to get a new monitor before then, get a good 1080p card now and then upgrade your GPU when you upgrade your monitor. You'll likely spend the same or less money in total and end up with a card that's as good or better than you would if you bought an expensive high end card today.

 

[Lucine]

"A 1080ti is,gonna struggle at 4k by the time you get a monitor. If you want something now get a 1080."

This.

 

[madmatt30]

Get a 1070ti, $200 less than a 1080, $500 less than a 1070ti & won't hold back a 1080p 144htz screen at all.

3-4 years down the line that $500 you just saved will probably you a then current gen card actually capable of 4k gaming.

Absolute pointless buying a very expensive top tier card now just in preparation for the future.
You're paying a vast sum extra for performance you don't actually need or will use.