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Finally time to upgrade my 980 Ti to midrange current GPU.

Just want to say thanks again for all the information and advice although unfortunately I didn't find a good deal in the sales.
I realise now that it's too close to the 8000/5000 releases to spend serious money but will be keeping an eye out for a second hand 7x00 XT or 4070 going cheap so at least I'll be able to play Cyberpunk at ok settings.
In 4-6 months once everything has calmed down and prices/supply have stabilised I'll look into a complete PC upgrade and get something for the long term again.

I really enjoy doing all the research into upgrading but damn is it time consuming.:)

Cheers.
 
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I know it's above your budget, but I too only just moved from a 980ti. Purchased at launch in 2015 for £500 and it served me well for 9 years. Adjusting for inflation that's £675 today according to the BOE inflation calc.

It doesn't make the sums any easier, but knowing that a 4070 ti super can be had new for £700 it felt like it stung less, and 3 years 0% didn't hurt either. The plan is for it to last as long as the 980ti.
 
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DBT85 said:
I know it's above your budget
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I don't really have a budget, not saying I'm rich just don't have kids. :D

DBT85 said:
I know it's above your budget, but I too only just moved from a 980ti. Purchased at launch in 2015 for £500 and it served me well for 9 years. Adjusting for inflation that's £675 today according to the BOE inflation calc.

It doesn't make the sums any easier, but knowing that a 4070 ti super can be had new for £700 it felt like it stung less, and 3 years 0% didn't hurt either. The plan is for it to last as long as the 980ti.
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If it wasn't for my 9 year old CPU and being so close to the new card releases I would definitely have bought a 4070 Ti Super and been happy for another 9 years.
I don't mind spending money but I have an almost genetic imperative to get the most for my money and from the advice people have given here, barring any amazing one off deals, now is not quite the best time for that.

I think I started my search a month or two late.

Cheers.
 
CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
The RX7800XT has been frequently under £400 in the last few weeks. AMD dGPUs still seem to do a bit better on older CPUs in DX12 games AFAIK.
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Thanks,
Yeah I saw in the price history that some were as low as £382.50 in Sept. and Oct. but when I actually went to buy I couldn't find one under £450ish in stock.
Just too much of a difference for me to stomach.
 
Nothin said:
Thanks,
Yeah I saw in the price history that some were as low as £382.50 in Sept. and Oct. but when I actually went to buy I couldn't find one under £450ish in stock.
Just too much of a difference for me to stomach.
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During Black Friday week you could get one for under £400. Keep a look out on some of the deal websites.
 
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CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
During Black Friday week you could get one for under £400. Keep a look out on some of the deal websites.
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I won't ask you where from, site rules and all, but I honestly couldn't find one at that price on any of the price comparison sites I used.
Disappointed I missed it, would have good to have one during my Christmas time off.
 
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