GPU upgrade, should i pull trigger now or wait 1070ti/1080

[thegooddieyoung]

Just wanting to get opinions on a GPU upgrade from the folks here

First - I'm an occasional gamer now. This happens when you get old 🙁 A family, my own business etc keep me from playing much at all anymore. I built a great machine last year, but used an old video card that I had in a closet as I had ZERO time to game at that time (gt710)

I get ready to buy a card several months ago but the prices are so inflated right now due to cryptomining so I put if off or I proably would have just grabbed a 480 or 580

Now, the 1070TI launch and the ability to pre order at MSRP has got me thinking about pulling the trigger. Before I do, I wanted to make sure I'm not going to do something stupid.

First : MY SYSTEM
intel 6800K
MB: Asus x99 A II
Ram 32g of DDR4
Power EVGA SuperNOVA 750 gold
Monitor Samsung S32D850T (32 inch 2k display)
I use this machine for my business and as a family plex server

When I play games, I typically play stuff like Civ, used to be hardcore wow but never again, RPG's, occasional shooters, eve

I dont see myself upgrading to a 4k monitor soon as I would want at least a 32" if not bigger. However, VR excites me and my 13 y/o son would love it but a VR equipment purchase is a year away probably.

I want great performance at 2k with most everything maxed. I would like the opportunity to use this card for VR maybe in the future.

With the 1070TI available for pre order at 450-490 USD I'm tempted to pull the trigger. However, thats only about 50 less that I could get a 1080 for. While I dont NEED the 1080 since I have a 2k monitor, is it worth 'future proofing' to go ahead and grab that instead? Or, is the TI more than I need and grab a 1070 for 425?

Or will the prices on non TI 1070's drop in december? Should I bite the bullet and wait on black friday sales?

Should I even buy a 1070 or 1080, or should I just grab a 1060 and save half the price since I dont game much and a 1060 will give me respectable performance on most games with some stuff turned down.

If I bought a 1060, I would not feel bad when nvidia brings out the next line in 2018.

Comments, thoughts? THanks

 

[coozie7]

Even if you're in no rush, I'd hold off and see what the actual GTX1070Ti reviews show and then, maybe, hold off a little longer until availability and prices settle down, if it's as good as expected, and priced well it'll shift very quickly, so initial pricing will be high.
If you're in a hurry, look for seasonal bargains or special deals on the GTX1080, it's an excellent 2K card and will handle VR use pretty well.
I'd leave the GTX1060 alone if you're really going to go VR, it's good at 1080 rez and might even handle 2K with reduced settings but it'll choke on VR at 2K.
And no, you're not being stupid, you have a very strong system, whatever uses you put it to.

 

[thegooddieyoung]

Re: pre ordering a 1070TI - i can always return it to the egg place if it doesnt perform like expected. and get something different.

Will I ever go VR? One year, MAYBE , Two years , possibly.

I dont think future VR use is really a factor since odds are, I will be on a new card by then at the two year point.

 

[dedodd139]

Always buy the best GPU you can afford at the time it will serve you better in the long run and keep you from upgrading again in the near future when you feel like you need something better. hope you're happy with your purchase!