[SOLVED] 2070s vs 2070 vs RX 5700-XT for 1440p 144 Hz gaming

[LargeGarbageBarge]

I currently have a GTX 1070 paired with a Ryzen 5 3600. I was thinking this combo will last longer for me, but recently I got a 144 Hz 1440p monitor and in the newer singleplayer titles the 1070 is not performing that well. Budget is not really an issue though I obviously don't wanna overspend.

From what I understand, the best option for me would be the RTX 2070s, however:

• my second monitor is 1080p 144 Hz and it does not have DisplayPort, so for 144 Hz it needs to be connected via DVI-D, which this card does not support
• my main monitor has a bug where with G-SYNC enabled, it flickers black for a couple seconds from time to time (not faulty monitor, other users have reported this too)

Then there is the RX 5700-XT which would allow me to use Freesync without issues, however it also does not support DVI-D. Also I read that there are a lot of issues with this card - repeated crashing/<Mod Edit> drivers or whatnot.

The RTX 2070 does support DVI-D, but again, I would be missing out on G-SYNC.

Personally I would be leaning towards the 2070s, especially if I could find an active DVI-D->DisplayPort adapter for a reasonable price. I'll be happy for all input, can also provide more details if needed.

 

[King_V]

I think that DP->DVI-D adapters are readily available. Or HDMI->DVI-D in a pinch (pretty sure all GPUs these days have at least one HDMI port). I don't think there's any need for an active adapter - I'm given to understand (but don't quote me on this) that's only for adapting to VGA, since it's going from digital-to-analog, but HDMI to DVI or DP to DVI is just digital to digital.

Cost-wise the 5700 XT has the best bang for the buck, and my 5700 (non-XT) has given my son ZERO problems in constant gaming, using the 20.2.2 WHQL drivers. If considering 5700 XT vs 2070 (non-Super), then it's a no brainer: about equal performance (slight edge to AMD), but the Nvidia card costs more.

The 2070Super will outperform it, but you're going to pay for that extra performance.

 

[LargeGarbageBarge]

I actually do own a regular DP->DVI-D adapter, it caps the monitor at 60 Hz unfortunately. The model is ZOWIE by BenQ XL2411, keeping it at 60 Hz is not an option for me since the high refresh rate is the only reason I got it in the first place.

 

[King_V]

Hmm, I'm a little out of my element with the adapters, but there SHOULD be versions that allow for higher refresh rates.

 

[LargeGarbageBarge]

So apparently this would work in my case:

https://www.amazon.com/3D-CAC-1010-DisplayPort-Dual-Link-Adapter/dp/B07T16LLB8

It seems insane to me to spend so much on an adapter (plus shipping to my country), however it seems like I have no better choice. Is anyone aware of a cheaper alternative?

 

[mdd1963]

Would not questions about GPUs perhaps be better suited located in ...Graphics, or Components, etc..?

The 2070 Super is faster, but, the 5700XT is the better deal....

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zlgRJewqLM

 

[King_V]

So apparently this would work in my case:

https://www.amazon.com/3D-CAC-1010-DisplayPort-Dual-Link-Adapter/dp/B07T16LLB8

It seems insane to me to spend so much on an adapter (plus shipping to my country), however it seems like I have no better choice. Is anyone aware of a cheaper alternative?

Ouch - that is WAY more than I expected!