Hello. So, I am new to PC gaming and Tom's Hardware for that matter. So please bear with me, if I ask any silly questions. I have some questions regarding several components within my rig.
System Specs:
CPU: i7-4790s
Ram: DDR3 @1600 MHz.
GPU: gtx 750(Soon to become a gtx 1080/1070 once I upgrade).
PSU: EVGA Supernova 750.
Monitor- Dell S2716DG (1440p,144hz)
Motherboard: Asus K30AD_M31AD_M51AD_M32AD.
So, my big problem is choosing between the gtx 1080/1070. There is no issue with price as long as the cost to performance is good. In other words, do you guys think the gtx 1080 is worth the price? I know a lot will say no. The thing is, I plan to go into VR which makes me believe that the GDDR5X memory will significantly help in that aspect. Also, my motherboard only has 1 x16 slot while the others are x1 slots, which further compels me to get the most powerful card as SLI isn't an option unless I upgrade my motherboard further down the line. Another reason that compels me to get gtx 1080 is that I want to get as close to 144 fps on 1440p as possible on games. If you guys still think after all those aspects mentioned I should get a 1070 as the price isn't worth it, please let me know. Another thing is, can you guys recommend me a custom card for either one you suggest? I was looking into the hybrid 1080 for overclocking so that temperature won't limit my gpu's capabilities. Or, do you guys suggest putting an EK waterblock instead of getting a hybrid 1080/1070? My last and final question is, do you think the i7-4790S will bottleneck my rig? I know for sure 4790 and 4790K won't, but the S version makes me wonder if it will bottleneck my rig. Thanks for all the help guys and sorry for the thread being so long.
System Specs:
CPU: i7-4790s
Ram: DDR3 @1600 MHz.
GPU: gtx 750(Soon to become a gtx 1080/1070 once I upgrade).
PSU: EVGA Supernova 750.
Monitor- Dell S2716DG (1440p,144hz)
Motherboard: Asus K30AD_M31AD_M51AD_M32AD.
So, my big problem is choosing between the gtx 1080/1070. There is no issue with price as long as the cost to performance is good. In other words, do you guys think the gtx 1080 is worth the price? I know a lot will say no. The thing is, I plan to go into VR which makes me believe that the GDDR5X memory will significantly help in that aspect. Also, my motherboard only has 1 x16 slot while the others are x1 slots, which further compels me to get the most powerful card as SLI isn't an option unless I upgrade my motherboard further down the line. Another reason that compels me to get gtx 1080 is that I want to get as close to 144 fps on 1440p as possible on games. If you guys still think after all those aspects mentioned I should get a 1070 as the price isn't worth it, please let me know. Another thing is, can you guys recommend me a custom card for either one you suggest? I was looking into the hybrid 1080 for overclocking so that temperature won't limit my gpu's capabilities. Or, do you guys suggest putting an EK waterblock instead of getting a hybrid 1080/1070? My last and final question is, do you think the i7-4790S will bottleneck my rig? I know for sure 4790 and 4790K won't, but the S version makes me wonder if it will bottleneck my rig. Thanks for all the help guys and sorry for the thread being so long.
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