[SOLVED] Which GPU should I get?

[11alekon]

Hey guys (I am new to tech and to this website) so, my question is "which GPU should I get? I currently have zotac 1070 mini, i7-7700, and I am playing games like CS:GO, Raft, Watch dogs 2, (planning to play Need for Speed Heat) I have a 2k monitor (2560 X 1440) at 144Hz, and my current GPU can't do 144Hz in most games, even on the lowest spec.

I was thinking to get a 2080 super, but don't know which brand (reasoning: cheater than 2080, and faster than 2080)

Hopefully someone can help

 

[Metal Messiah.]

Do you have a compatible Power supply unit for the RTX 2080 SUPER GPU ? Oh BTW, go for either ASUS or Gigabyte brand.

 

[11alekon]

I believe I have a 650W bronze.

 

[Metal Messiah.]

What's the exact Model number and brand of this PSU ?

 

[11alekon]

My bad, it's a "EVGA 600 BQ" PSU, hope that helps.

 

[sizzling]

Might be good to see what is the best FPS your cpu can give you. There are some games where 144fps minimum just isn’t possible. As a test try setting your resolution really low, maybe 720p, this will show you the best possible FPS your cpu can deliver regardless of gpu choice.

 

[11alekon]

I tested this in WD2
(How I play) 2k at most low and a bit mid and high (VRAM: 2295/8088)
Average at 70fps with 100 CPU with GPU at 70% load

At 1024x768 (same settings) (1859/8088)

Average of 70 FPS with GPU at 40% load

 

[11alekon]

When playing CSGO

at 2k with everything low, except AA at higheres

I get about 450 FPS with 60% CPU load and 80-100% GPU load

At 1280x960 (that's how I play) I get about 430 FPS with 59% CPU load and with 57% GPU load

 

[GerryK]

if you're looking into a 2080 I do believe a 650W psu is minimum for one of these bad boys. So you will need more for case fans ect also. Not to mention Gold +

 

[sizzling]

As you can see WD2 is never going to run at 144fps regardless of gpu choice as it’s cpu limited.

 

[11alekon]

so... which brand of GPU should I go for? do brands matter?

 

[uppercut4u]

I have had good luck with Galax brand. The galax store has an RTX 2080 TI SG for 1029.99 thats the lowest price ive seen and its free shipping too.

 

[11alekon]

what about Founders Editions? are they good, or should I go for a 3rd-party GPU?

 

[Metal Messiah.]

what about Founders Editions? are they good, or should I go for a 3rd-party GPU?

Go for third-party custom AIB cards. I recommend either ASUS or Gigabyte.