980 or 980ti

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I'm looking to upgrade from my old ATI HD5870 GPU to either the GTX 980 or 980ti. The 970 is out of the question as I don't like how it handles the 3.5-4gb memory and don't want a card that is only JUST capable that will be struggling 2 years down the line I like to build for the long haul my current PC has done me fine for 5 years. Not currently planning to game at 4k, maybe 1440p but if I want to go the 4k route am I better to wait for at least next gen GPUs? as it looks like the 980ti is barely 4k capable. I want a card that will last another 4-5 years while maintaining food fps on good graphical detail in games. As I am finishing university and soon to enter work I doubt I'll have as much disposable income so I want something that'll last as who knows when I'll be able to drop big money on such a luxury in the future *sigh*

 

[sizzling]

The 980Ti is far more powerful and has an extra 2gb vram, therefore should last much longer.

 

[CalebKitt]

Ok the 980 Ti will definitely benefit at a resolution of 1440p ( http://www.pcgamer.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review/ ) so if you plan on playing at thar RES then do that becuase the 980 Ti has 6GBs of Vram witch helps A LOT at higher reselutions so with the Ti you can max almost any game out at 1440p and still get 60fps. On the other hand if you plan on playing at 1080p then you should go for the 980 it will not be able to max any game out at 1440p and still get 60fps but it will do that and more at 1080p. But it comes down to the price... The 980 Ti is around $200 more than the 980 Ti so it will really come down to what you can afford at the time but if you want something that will be still kicking 3 years down then go with the 980 Ti. (Now I didn't factor OCing into play so keep that in mind)

Hope this helps

 

[smush]

The 980Ti is far more powerful and has an extra 2gb vram, therefore should last much longer.

Only thing is many people have been saying it is overkill for 1080p the difference is price between the two is £150 (~$230) would it also be overkill for 1440P? My plan is to put it in a mini or micro atx case so it will need to fit in a smaller case and have to moved between my 1080p TV in one room and 1080p monitor in another room (which I may replace with 1140p monitor)

 

[smush]

Ok the 980 Ti will definitely benefit at a resolution of 1440p ( http://www.pcgamer.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review/ ) so if you plan on playing at thar RES then do that becuase the 980 Ti has 6GBs of Vram witch helps A LOT at higher reselutions so with the Ti you can max almost any game out at 1440p and still get 60fps. On the other hand if you plan on playing at 1080p then you should go for the 980 it will not be able to max any game out at 1440p and still get 60fps but it will do that and more at 1080p. But it comes down to the price... The 980 Ti is around $200 more than the 980 Ti so it will really come down to what you can afford at the time but if you want something that will be still kicking 3 years down then go with the 980 Ti. (Now I didn't factor OCing into play so keep that in mind)

Hope this helps

Thanks for your suggestions very helpful. My thinking is I could save the $230ish and get the 980 as at the moment the current gen of cards aren't quite there in managing higher resolutions yet but I'm also thinking I am already spending big on a 980 why not go the bit extra and get the 980ti and save any possible regret that may come from not going for the best card.

 

[CalebKitt]

Ok the 980 Ti will definitely benefit at a resolution of 1440p ( http://www.pcgamer.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review/ ) so if you plan on playing at thar RES then do that becuase the 980 Ti has 6GBs of Vram witch helps A LOT at higher reselutions so with the Ti you can max almost any game out at 1440p and still get 60fps. On the other hand if you plan on playing at 1080p then you should go for the 980 it will not be able to max any game out at 1440p and still get 60fps but it will do that and more at 1080p. But it comes down to the price... The 980 Ti is around $200 more than the 980 Ti so it will really come down to what you can afford at the time but if you want something that will be still kicking 3 years down then go with the 980 Ti. (Now I didn't factor OCing into play so keep that in mind)

Hope this helps

Thanks for your suggestions very helpful. My thinking is I could save the $230ish and get the 980 as at the moment the current gen of cards aren't quite there in managing higher resolutions yet but I'm also thinking I am already spending big on a 980 why not go the bit extra and get the 980ti and save any possible regret that may come from not going for the best card.

Yea Im having the same issue i'm currently building my rig and I had the same thought

I am already spending big on a 980 why not go the bit extra and get the 980ti and save any possible regret that may come from not going for the best card.

and I think im going to go with the 980 Ti. But also keep in mind later on down the road you could go SLI on the 980 Ti and do 4K with 60fps.

 

[Rookie_MIB]

They always say this, and it's true: If you're going to buy a card, get the single, biggest, most powerful card you can fit in your budget (and case/psu etc).

In this case, if you can afford the 980ti, might as well get it. Even if you're fully happy at 1080p NOW, games are ONLY going to get more demanding on hardware, and 1440/4k eventually will happen, probably sooner rather than later.

 

[Mugglensu1984]

The 980Ti is far more powerful and has an extra 2gb vram, therefore should last much longer.

Only thing is many people have been saying it is overkill for 1080p the difference is price between the two is £150 (~$230) would it also be overkill for 1440P? My plan is to put it in a mini or micro atx case so it will need to fit in a smaller case and have to moved between my 1080p TV in one room and 1080p monitor in another room (which I may replace with 1140p monitor)

True that.

For 1080p even 980 is overkill and very much future proof.

Furthermore, the 980 Ti has terrible coil whine. Trust me I am using one 😉

 

[Tundra8]

Odd but I came to this forum to ask this almost identical question. I have CF 5870s and looking to upgrade. I have narrowed it down to the MSI GTX 980 TI for $680 or MSI 980 for $465. Can grab either one right now. Only game at 1080p now but would like to bite on a 1440p monitor when a good deal comes up. Thoughts to help me out?

 

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Furthermore, the 980 Ti has terrible coil whine. Trust me I am using one 😉

What model is your 980Ti? surely it doesn't apply to all models as there would be widespread complaints

 

[Mugglensu1984]

Furthermore, the 980 Ti has terrible coil whine. Trust me I am using one 😉

What model is your 980Ti?

its listed on my profile

 

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Furthermore, the 980 Ti has terrible coil whine. Trust me I am using one 😉

What model is your 980Ti?

its listed on my profile

I don't see it just badges... Could you have not just put it in reply telling me it is in your profile

 

[Mugglensu1984]

Odd but I came to this forum to ask this almost identical question. I have CF 5870s and looking to upgrade. I have narrowed it down to the MSI GTX 980 TI for $680 or MSI 980 for $465. Can grab either one right now. Only game at 1080p now but would like to bite on a 1440p monitor when a good deal comes up. Thoughts to help me out?

Furthermore, the 980 Ti has terrible coil whine. Trust me I am using one 😉

What model is your 980Ti?

its listed on my profile

I don't see it just badges... Could you have not just put it in reply telling me it is in your profile

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