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I made an account here after a long time of being a lurker/dedicated customer just so you guys can either validate me, or unreservedly call me an idiot.
As I'm moving abroad soon to a place where GPU's are mind-bogglingly marked up, I thought I would upgrade my 1070 to something a bit "more". After way less research than I usually put into PC part components (say, a couple of hours instead of a few weeks of losing sleep), I pulled the trigger on an EVGA FTW3 1080ti for around £400 after selling my 1070 for £200. I specifically chose this card because of its cooler, and the fact that it can only just fit in my Dan Cases A4. I considered the Asus trade in, but none of their cards (apart from the blower) would fit in that case. Also, due to logistics of moving, I am somewhat (but not super) strapped for cash.
Now, as the card is in transit, I'm starting to somewhat regret my decision after more carefully watching videos and reading articles of comparisons with the 5700XT and 2070 Super.
Did I actually make a bad decision on this? I don't know, honestly - it seems to be a little faster at the moment, but I now realise there will be driver updates to newer cards which will maybe push them up and above in the coming years and months.
Looking on eBay, I could probably flip this 1080ti for a little more cash (given there's another £1 selling promotion). However, is it worth the hassle? I don't have much time left before I leave the country so action must be done quick...
Thanks guys, and sorry for being an idiot like this in my first post here.
As I'm moving abroad soon to a place where GPU's are mind-bogglingly marked up, I thought I would upgrade my 1070 to something a bit "more". After way less research than I usually put into PC part components (say, a couple of hours instead of a few weeks of losing sleep), I pulled the trigger on an EVGA FTW3 1080ti for around £400 after selling my 1070 for £200. I specifically chose this card because of its cooler, and the fact that it can only just fit in my Dan Cases A4. I considered the Asus trade in, but none of their cards (apart from the blower) would fit in that case. Also, due to logistics of moving, I am somewhat (but not super) strapped for cash.
Now, as the card is in transit, I'm starting to somewhat regret my decision after more carefully watching videos and reading articles of comparisons with the 5700XT and 2070 Super.
Did I actually make a bad decision on this? I don't know, honestly - it seems to be a little faster at the moment, but I now realise there will be driver updates to newer cards which will maybe push them up and above in the coming years and months.
Looking on eBay, I could probably flip this 1080ti for a little more cash (given there's another £1 selling promotion). However, is it worth the hassle? I don't have much time left before I leave the country so action must be done quick...
Thanks guys, and sorry for being an idiot like this in my first post here.