GTX 1070 vs GTX 1080 for 1440p at 60hz

[roche123]

I don't know which PC build to pick between these 2, I'm buying from here for a particular reasons so I don't really have much choices.

http://www.very.co.uk/zoostorm-stormforce-cyclone-intel-core-i7nbsp16gb-ramnbsp2tb-hard-drive-amp-128gb-ssd-pc-gaming-desktopnbspbase-unit-withnbspnvidia-8gbnbspgraphics-gtx-1080/1600107305.prd

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I want to play in 1440p at 60hz(as I can't afford any higher right now) and I don't know which one here would be better value for money and if there is a huge difference between 1440p performance on the 1070 and 1080 because that £200 difference is driving me nuts. If I were to get the 1070 would it last for at least 2 years at over 60fps? or should I just spend the £200 and get the 1080? I play games like witcher 3 so not sure if that makes a difference.

If possible, could some also reccomend me a good 25-27inch 2K IPS monitor that is cheap but good value for money?

option 1: gtx 1080 with 60hz 2k display no gsync
option 2: gtx 1070 with 144hz 2k display no g-sync
option 3: gtx 1070 with 60hz 2k display no gysnc

gsync is seeming to be too expensive but feel free to give me different options

I hope you guys can help me make up my mind >_<

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

I always recommend that people build their own PC, but if you really have to shop there, a GTX 1070 is all you're likely to need.

As for a monitor, an AOC Q2577PWQ is worth a look.

 

[kyzarvs]

I run a 970 with a 1440p G-Sync monitor, very very happy with it - I wouldn't game without G-Sync now. If you can stretch to a 1070 + G-Sync monitor, it's the best of the choices you have given.

 

[Isokolon]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from roche123 : "60hz vs 144hz vs g-sync at 1440p"

I would be using either a gtx 1070 or gtx 1080. I am just so confused as to what monitor to buy. I dont have much to spend, lets just say maximum around £400 but would prefer to spend less if I dont need more power. I am not a hardcore fps player, I like to play commercial games like witcher 3 e.t.c and I really like high resolutions.

Some people say that 60hz can still be smooth as. Is it all just a a matter of opinion and I should just try them out first? I've been on consoles my whole life so would 60hz still be a a big improvement. Theres also the option of getting 144hz without g-sync, would that offer similar smoothness to a g-sync monitor? If someone can just give me a guideline as I want to make sure I dont feel like upgrading for a whiiiile once I've bought everything.

Afew example options i have are-

option 1: gtx 1080 with 60hz 2k display no gsync
option 2: gtx 1070 with 144hz 2k display no g-sync
option 3: gtx 1070 with 60hz 2k display no gysnc

gsync is seeming to be too expensive but feel free to give me different options

1440p/144Hz -> GTX1080, as the 1070 will struggle
1440p/60Hz -> GTX1070

personally I think 144Hz is only really neccessary when playing (semi-)professional or at least play a lot of competitive fps (like counterstrike, overwatch and alike)

however G-Sync is a nice feature to have but for 400pounds it could be tricky to find something adequat

 

[PcNoob222]

1070 144Hz is definitely better and 1070 is fine will get over 60 fps on max setting on all games mostly and you can always turn it down to very high textures I would recommend this monitor https://pcpartpicker.com/product/D8KhP6/benq-monitor-xl2730z
Benq has really good quality the stand is really good and has colours close to an ips display.

 

[Isokolon]

What's the point in getting a 144Hz display if your graphics card can't put out more than 70 fps??
144 Hz means you should be getting more than 144fps which means a 144hz 1440p display is pretty much wasted with a 1070, better go with 60Hz in that case (unless you plan on getting a more powerful card in the not so distant future)

 

[roche123]

All your answers are somewhat quite helpful, but still feel unsure >.< I've searched it up and apparantly even a 1080 cant achieve 70+fps at 1440p with some heavy games

 

[Isokolon]

All your answers are somewhat quite helpful, but still feel unsure >.< I've searched it up and apparantly even a 1080 cant achieve 70+fps at 1440p with some heavy games

it all depends on your settings.
there are some settings that cost you lots of FPS without providing a significant visual edge
lowering some graphics settings will help you achieve higher fps without losing any of the high graphics experience

 

[Karadjgne]

There are always exceptions to every rule. You can take GTA:V heavily modded at ultra settings on a OC i7-6700k with SLI 1080 and still struggle at 1080p. You can run stock minecraft at 4k/60 on a gtx1060. A 1070 can pretty much max out many games at 1440p/144Hz, but not all, a 1080 will max out most games at 1440p/144Hz, leaving only a select few.

Don't buy a gpu/monitor based on games you do not play or plan on playing, that's a waste. Buy for your particular style, not someone else's benchmarks.

 

[roche123]

There are always exceptions to every rule. You can take GTA:V heavily modded at ultra settings on a OC i7-6700k with SLI 1080 and still struggle at 1080p. You can run stock minecraft at 4k/60 on a gtx1060. A 1070 can pretty much max out many games at 1440p/144Hz, but not all, a 1080 will max out most games at 1440p/144Hz, leaving only a select few.

Don't buy a gpu/monitor based on games you do not play or plan on playing, that's a waste. Buy for your particular style, not someone else's benchmarks.

I guess that makes it quite clear! I think i'll just go for the 1080 since I can stretch the budget and I am a sucker for high quality.

 

[Karadjgne]

Aren't we all, lol. GL