Buying GPU for The Witcher 3/Skyrim Modding

[BR34K]

So, I like mods. A lot. I am in pursuit of the best graphics one can get. I've got cash set aside, bugdet up to ~1200$ maybe (note that a 780Ti here in Norway is 900+ USD). I could pay more, but I feel like that much for gaming is a waste. I'm a student after all.

Current Rig:
Corsair RM850 Gold 80+
MSI GTX 760 2GB
i7 4770K
z87 g-45 Gaming mobo
Samsung 840 EVO SSD

I reckon the only thing I need is a good GPU. I did buy this one in february or something, but it doesn't really do the job. With the amount of high-texture mods and ENBs I'm running for Skyrim I can rarely get more than 20 FPS. I was thinking of getting a 4GB version of the 780Ti as the memory is sorely needed for all the 2k-4k textures.

Now I hear that the 800-series are coming, so I've reconsidered. I don't play Skyrim anymore, only CoD4 ProMod, which I have max fps on, so I'm in no hurry. I think I'll wait if the performancedifference is large enough.
My questions are:
- how long will it take for OCd versions of it to come out, if it arrives in mid-Sept? - Should I wait for a new flagship gpu like a 880ti/titan-thing? The witcher doesnt come out until Feb 2k15, and it wont launch with modsupport, so I can wait until christmas at least.
- How much performance-difference in terms of FPS might one see compared to a 780Ti?(I assume that would be enough for 60 FPS on modded Skyrim, possibly W3. I want to have a card that can achieve 60 FPS with hundreds of mods running, pretty much no matter what the game is rendering.).

 

[BlankInsanity]

considered an R9 290? is almost as powerful as a 780 but a lower price and with 4GB VRAM with a 384bit so really good for high res modders. I don't know the price it is in Norway but you could try giving it a look

 

[BR34K]

considered an R9 290? is almost as powerful as a 780 but a lower price and with 4GB VRAM with a 384bit so really good for high res modders. I don't know the price it is in Norway but you could try giving it a look

Well, it is considerably cheaper, from 500$ and up, but I'm not interested in compromising, to be honest. I am willing to spend up to 1200, as I said. I can go further too if it becomes necessary.

 

[BlankInsanity]

wow.. then just get the 780ti or the much hotter R9 290X, they're both basically the same performance with the 780ti having a slight edge. You seem to be contradicting your statment that your trying to go cheap but then you're willing to spend up to 1200 on a GPU.

 

[BR34K]

wow.. then just get the 780ti or the much hotter R9 290X, they're both basically the same performance with the 780ti having a slight edge. You seem to be contradicting your statment that your trying to go cheap but then you're willing to spend up to 1200 on a GPU.

Yeah, I edited the first post, it was a bit confusing. I'm interested in theories people might have as to the performance of the upcoming 800-series compared to current top-end cards though. I really don't need a card right now, it would be more fun of course, but I can wait.

 

[BlankInsanity]

No one really has a full idea of how the 800 series are. We know that they're more effecient but to go in detailed specs is something we can't really provide. One thing I can tell you is when the 800 series does release you'll still have to wait about 2-3 months before non-reference coolers are available. So you'll be waiting quite a while

 

[BR34K]

No one really has a full idea of how the 800 series are. We know that they're more effecient but to go in detailed specs is something we can't really provide. One thing I can tell you is when the 800 series does release you'll still have to wait about 2-3 months before non-reference coolers are available. So you'll be waiting quite a while

Well I can live with that. I seem to remember there being quite a significant step up to the 700-series from the 600s. If it is something like that I guess it would be worth the wait. Not sure if I'll find something that run my mods @ steady 60 FPS though, as I would probably need SLI 780s for that to happen.

 

[BlankInsanity]

it really depends on the playing resolution your at. A 780ti or R9 290X will do fine with your amount of mods, even a 770 sometimes

 

[legend001523]

No one really has a full idea of how the 800 series are. We know that they're more effecient but to go in detailed specs is something we can't really provide. One thing I can tell you is when the 800 series does release you'll still have to wait about 2-3 months before non-reference coolers are available. So you'll be waiting quite a while

Well I can live with that. I seem to remember there being quite a significant step up to the 700-series from the 600s. If it is something like that I guess it would be worth the wait. Not sure if I'll find something that run my mods @ steady 60 FPS though, as I would probably need SLI 780s for that to happen.

I would wait for the 800 series, it would seem appropriate for their cards to have 4gb as amd are doing it, so as a marketing way of thinking about it, 4gb of vram seems almost certain imo. And bear in mind a 6gb 780 ti is going to be released soon, so if you don't want compromises, wait for one or the other

 

[BR34K]

No one really has a full idea of how the 800 series are. We know that they're more effecient but to go in detailed specs is something we can't really provide. One thing I can tell you is when the 800 series does release you'll still have to wait about 2-3 months before non-reference coolers are available. So you'll be waiting quite a while

Well I can live with that. I seem to remember there being quite a significant step up to the 700-series from the 600s. If it is something like that I guess it would be worth the wait. Not sure if I'll find something that run my mods @ steady 60 FPS though, as I would probably need SLI 780s for that to happen.

I would wait for the 800 series, it would seem appropriate for their cards to have 4gb as amd are doing it, so as a marketing way of thinking about it, 4gb of vram seems almost certain imo. And bear in mind a 6gb 780 ti is going to be released soon, so if you don't want compromises, wait for one or the other

Hm, 6 GB, eh? I reckon that might be a bit overkill for Skyrim, but if W3 gets the same level of mod support I can see that being useful. Thats probably going to be like 1500 USD here in Norway I suspect, though. I'll wait until something like that comes out at least then.

 

[legend001523]

That seems sensible consdering even if you don't get the 800 series, the 700 series' price will go down, so it's worth waiting

 

[BR34K]

That seems sensible consdering even if you don't get the 800 series, the 700 series' price will go down, so it's worth waiting

Do you think they'll launch the 880 straight away though? I seem to recall that they only released up to 770 last year, at the 700series launch.

 

[legend001523]

Yes, they will be released straight away, September is what the rumours are saying