[SOLVED] Best GPU Choice for my new 27'' 1440p 144Hz monitor.

[Thebrave246]

So I am in the middle of upgrading my rig, just got a new 1tb m.2 drive for expansion, new keyboard and mouse and my new Acer Nitro 27'' 1440p 144Hz monitor. I actually ordered an RTX 2080 but it was defective and had to return it immediately. I am upgrading from a GTX 690 and looking for 1440p 144Hz gaming. I know I most definitely won't be able to achieve that sort of max fps in most games at ultra or all high settings in most games, but I'd like smooth/fluid gameplay if possible with high frames for once, been awhile. So in saying all that what GPU should I invest in.

1) RTX 2070 Super - Is this card powerful enough for a really smooth 1440p gaming experience, this is the least GPU I would want to go for now, I won't be upgrading to 4K anytime soon so I'd want it to last me a couple of years, maybe 2-3 for 1440p.

2) RTX 2080 Super - This is the card I think makes the most sense, more expensive then the 2070S, but gives a bit more future-proofing, if that's even a thing, and definitely a lot less expensive then the 2080 ti. But do I spend the extra couple hundred for this one over 2070S?

3) RTX 2080 Ti - Just go all the way in terms of future-proofing for the next 3-5 years, definitely at 1440p. I could do some kind of financial plan and pay it off the easier way. I also do video editing/rendering and stuff like that as well.

Current comp specs:
i7-5820K @4.4GHz
16GB DDR4 2400
Corsair AX850 Platinum Certified
EVGA X99-A

 

[Mooons]

For the price, RTX 2070 S as you can get the founders edition for $499.

 

[Thebrave246]

For the price, RTX 2070 S as you can get the founders edition for $499.

In terms of price/performance I know the 2070S is a really good deal right now, but would the 2080S/Ti make more sense for more longevity for the future? I mean I guess I can sell it and my old 690 towards a 3070 or skip next gen and get a 4000 if need be?

 

[Chimi02]

In terms of price/performance I know the 2070S is a really good deal right now, but would the 2080S/Ti make more sense for more longevity for the future? I mean I guess I can sell it and my old 690 towards a 3070 or skip next gen and get a 4000 if need be?

It makes more sense to wait for the 3000 series since the 2000 series and the super has been out for a while. But if you really want to, you could get a used GPU from the 1000 series (maybe a 1070ti or something) and sell it with only a 100 usd loss. That way you get more than okay performance in the meanwhile.

 

[Thebrave246]

Should I wait or pick one of these up?? My 27'' monitor is just sitting here, not going to user it with my current GPU (GTX 690).

 

[larsv8]

Its up to you.

The next round of Nvidia cards is just around the corner, probably Q3. You have 4 options

1.) Do nothing
2.) Commit to the long term now with RTX 2000 series which will be fine for 1440, 144, knowing it will be last gen in a couple months
3.) Hold off until RTX 3000 and get the latest tech
4.) Buy a placeholder card, like a used 1070, or whatever yo can find and the upgrade when RTX 3000 comes out.

Theres no right or wrong answer, up to you on how to play