GTX 980 or more?

[1405]

Is there any sense in going with more than a GTX 980 for gaming when I am only using a 1080p/60 Hz display? My processor is a i5-4690K.
I was debating about spending the xtra money for the GTX 980 Ti. But it seems like it would be a waste, Your thoughts...

 

[ak47jar3d]

You don't need anything better than gtx 970 at 1080p at 60 hertz. That would be my recommendation.

 

[rgd1101]

if you can afford it a 980 is good too, can easily do ultra 30 fps MIN

 

[1405]

if you can afford it a 980 is good too, can easily do ultra 30 fps MIN

Dang! That's all? 30 FPS min?

 

[rgd1101]

if you can afford it a 980 is good too, can easily do ultra 30 fps MIN

Dang! That's all? 30 FPS min?

e.g.
http://www.techspot.com/review/1128-rise-of-the-tomb-raider-benchmarks/page2.html
don't get me wrong 970 very playable at 1080, but with 980 you can get more

 

[rcald2000]

^^^ AK47 is correct. The only worthwhile mid/high level Nvidia upgrades are the GTX 970 and 980 Ti. The 980 Ti is normally advisable with 1080p 144 FPS, or 1080p 60 FPS with 4x Nvidia DSR (Dynamic Super Resolution); for people who want 4k-like detail on a 1080p display.

MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T
$279.99 after $20.00 rebate card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127833&cm_re=MSI_GeForce_GTX_970_4GD5T-_-14-127-833-_-Product

 

[1405]

^^^ AK47 is correct. The only worthwhile mid/high level Nvidia upgrades are the GTX 970 and 980 Ti. The 980 Ti is normally advisable with 1080p 144 FPS, or 1080p 60 FPS with 4x Nvidia DSR (Dynamic Super Resolution); for people who want 4k-like detail on a 1080p display.

MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T
$279.99 after $20.00 rebate card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127833&cm_re=MSI_GeForce_GTX_970_4GD5T-_-14-127-833-_-Product

How can Nvidia 4X DSR give me 3840 pixels × 2160 pixels resolution on a display that only has 1920 pixels x 1080 pixels?
It can't divide pixels.

 

[ak47jar3d]

^^^ AK47 is correct. The only worthwhile mid/high level Nvidia upgrades are the GTX 970 and 980 Ti. The 980 Ti is normally advisable with 1080p 144 FPS, or 1080p 60 FPS with 4x Nvidia DSR (Dynamic Super Resolution); for people who want 4k-like detail on a 1080p display.

MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GD5T
$279.99 after $20.00 rebate card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127833&cm_re=MSI_GeForce_GTX_970_4GD5T-_-14-127-833-_-Product

How can Nvidia 4X DSR give me 3840 pixels × 2160 pixels resolution on a display that only has 1920 pixels x 1080 pixels?
It can't divide pixels.

Its supersampling, It will run the game in the gpu at UHD and pass it though filter to run it in your 1080p display.

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/dsr/technology

 

[1405]

Thanks for the information. I didn't know that existed. But trying the demo with the slider, I can't tell hardly any difference. Can you?
Seems like I'd be reducing my framerates for little change.

 

[ak47jar3d]

Thanks for the information. I didn't know that existed. But trying the demo with the slider, I can't tell hardly any difference. Can you?
Seems like I'd be reducing my framerates for little change.

It should only be used as a last resort. Crank up all the setting in the game first and if your still getting much more than 60 hertz then DSR comes in handy.

 

[1405]

OK. It sounds like the GTX 980 is a high in performance that I need to go with my present monitor. Thanks guys.