Question GTX 780ti 3gb or 970 4gb or 1060 3gb?

[Tim-LR]

I’m looking for a graphics card for my pc. I’m a bit out of touch with the current market, so looking for advice. I’ll be buying used, as I won’t get enough use to warrant paying new prices. I’ve narrowed down to the following 3, which seem pretty close in terms of benchmarks.

GTX 780ti 3gb £100
GTX 970 4gb £105
GTX 1060 3gb £125

I’m thinking the 970 presents the best value. It’ll be used for simulation games and light video editing. Connected to 2560 x 1600 monitor, and i5 4440 + 8gb ram.

 

[boju]

1060 3gb and 970 perform similar. 1060 uses less power out of the bunch. What's your psu make and model?

Does your monitor have Freesync and a Displayport connection? If so, Nvidia have made it possible to run Freesync on 10 series and up using a Displayport cable.

 

[rcald2000]

Tim-LR I personally wouldn't consider the 780 ti, because of the 3 GB of VRAM, 2013 release date, and 250 watt TDP. How much could you get a 1060 6GB used for?

 

[Tim-LR]

1060 3gb and 970 perform similar. 1060 uses less power out of the bunch. What's your psu make and model?

Does your monitor have Freesync and a Displayport connection? If so, Nvidia have made it possible to run Freesync on 10 series and up using a Displayport cable.

PSU is OCZ 500w of the top of my head. Monitor is dual link DVI.

Thanks.

 

[Tim-LR]

Tim-LR I personally wouldn't consider the 780 ti, because of the 3 GB of VRAM, 2013 release date, and 250 watt TDP. How much could you get a 1060 6GB used for?

I was thinking along the same lines. The prices I have shown are from a high street store that provides warranty. They don't have the 6gb in stock but I'll keep checking.

 

[Tim-LR]

Though not in stock the 1060 6gb is £165.

 

[Tim-LR]

The 1060 is now £115. I’m thinking the 1060 is the best option currently. Any other suggestions?

 

[YT-CTECH]

I’m looking for a graphics card for my pc. I’m a bit out of touch with the current market, so looking for advice. I’ll be buying used, as I won’t get enough use to warrant paying new prices. I’ve narrowed down to the following 3, which seem pretty close in terms of benchmarks.

GTX 780ti 3gb £100
GTX 970 4gb £105
GTX 1060 3gb £125

I’m thinking the 970 presents the best value. It’ll be used for simulation games and light video editing. Connected to 2560 x 1600 monitor, and i5 4440 + 8gb ram.

have a look at this! https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1060-3GB-vs-Nvidia-GTX-970/3646vs2577 the 1060 is slightly quicker but 970 is quicker on some games bu]oth do at least 50 fps

 

[Tim-LR]

have a look at this! https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1060-3GB-vs-Nvidia-GTX-970/3646vs2577 the 1060 is slightly quicker but 970 is quicker on some games bu]oth do at least 50 fps

Thanks.
I saw that myself. I’ve ruled out the 780ti as I want my purchase to last a decent amount of time, so looking at the newer generations. Only £10 between the other two. I would go for the 6gb 1060 but I don’t think it’s worth the extra £40 or so.