GPU recommendations required plz

[gib73]

Built a new PC a year ago but held back on dedicated GPU but now son would like Forza Horizon 3 for his Christmas so looking a GPU's now.

Spec as follows:

Dell u2515h
Windows 10
i7 6700k
Asus Maximus VIII Ranger
16Gb memory
Samsung NVMe SSD 950 & Samsung SSD 850 Pro

I'm running the monitor at 2560 x 1440 which is the max resolution and would ideally like to be able to play games at this.

What cards should I be looking at 480 or 1060 or 1070 ? The 1070 seems a bit pricey.

 

[gib73]

1080 if you want all the eye candy turned on at 1440p

1070 will do that in some titles as well, but for others one or two settings might need to be just below the maximum

Seriously ! I thought the 1080 would be for like everything switched on at 4k.

I was thinking more 480 v 1060 and that a 1070 would be a luxury.

 

[gib73]

Nope you're looking at SLI/Crossfire for 4K.

I've got a 480 and 1440 may be pushing it.

and the 1060 has very similar performance to 480 ?

 

[gib73]

Give or take 10-20% depending on game and API.

Ok sounds like nvidia way to go.

Any particular makes and models of 1060/1070 recommended?

 

[gib73]

what refresh rate is your 1440p?

again would effect choice of card, 60Hz makes it easier to justify a 1060 or 1070 to be more future proof, 144hz and above should be looking at 1070 standard or 1080

60Hz on dell u2515h.

Is there a notable difference playing games at 1080p v 1440p on 25" monitor ?

 

[gib73]

Great. Thanks for all the advice.

Make my mind up time!

 

[gib73]

Out of curiosity why would a post of "basically the same" for a more expensive card make you think NVIDIA are the way to go? (Assuming you meant the 6GB 1060 - the 3GB one is significantly slower to go with the lower price so the comparison falls down)

I would understand for the 1070 but the 1060 not so much.

Edit: I realise there are pros and cons for each, not trying to say it'd be a terrible pick

Swaying towards the MSI 480 Gaming X 8Gb. £204 on OC with the 20% cashback is a bit of deal clincher.

 

[gib73]

that's one of the best 480s on the market bar none - and a hell of a deal should get civ 6 - which if you don't want sell on making it even better

Still deliberating what to buy ! Spent longer looking at GPU's than my PC build.

If I am limited to 60hz at 1440p on my dell u2515h is there any point in getting a 1070?

Would I be as well going for 480 or 1060 ?

 

[gib73]

Got a 6700k

Been out the gaming loop for nearly 10 years.

Is the difference noticeable 1080 v 1440 ?

 

[gib73]

Ended up buying an MSI 1060 Armour OC 6Gb in the end. Couldn't justify spending £400 on a 1070 or even £300 on the MSI 1060 6Gb Gaming x at £300 for what is essentially the same card!

Anyway have been playing Forza Horizon 3 demo at 1440p and ultra settings and getting 50 to 60fps. Looks the business and son will be over the moon at Christmas.