GPU to run CX48 with Adaptive Sync

[Dirk Diggler]

I'm currently running my CX48 with a GTX1080 @ 1440p, which looks fine TBH. What I'd like is smoother frames but unfortunately the 1080 doesn't support adaptive sync with this screen.

I was considering an RTX3070 as a stop gap until I see how the 4000 series shapes up, however was wondering if an AMD card that is on a par or sightly better than the 1080 would be a better choice?

Budget of around £250 for a second hand AMD card, or just go for the 3070?

 

[pete910]

If you could crab a VII for that would be a good choice . No clue what they are fetching though.

 

[Dirk Diggler]

If you could crab a VII for that would be a good choice . No clue what they are fetching though.

I'm not sure what you mean by a VII?

I've picked up a 5700XT and hoping it can play nice with Freesync on the CX48 as I'm happy enough with the 1440p, I just need frame syncs.

 

[Orcvader]

VII was big Vega on 7nm, originally it wasn't meant for consumer release but AMD needed something to compete against Nvidia back then. The 5700XT is a tier below the VII but it's still very close in terms of performance and is newer, so should have longer support. Either way, both cards are a good jump from your 1080.

 

[Purgatory]

I'm currently running my CX48 with a GTX1080 @ 1440p, which looks fine TBH. What I'd like is smoother frames but unfortunately the 1080 doesn't support adaptive sync with this screen.

I was considering an RTX3070 as a stop gap until I see how the 4000 series shapes up, however was wondering if an AMD card that is on a par or sightly better than the 1080 would be a better choice?

Budget of around £250 for a second hand AMD card, or just go for the 3070?

Get a 3070 fe while they are in stock at the nvidia store for £469 and don't waste your time on other cards as you will always come back to the 3070fe and it has hdmi 2.1, dlss better rtx than amd and g-sync which that tv can do too (make sure to have latest LG firmware on CX48 to use G-sync). Other options are a waste of time with that tv unless you go 3080 fe which are not in stock and sell for £649. The 3070 FE is basically a 2080ti with 8GB and better rtx on the 3070, it will be a big jump from the 1080 and noticeable.

Also other option if you want a 3080 12GB card for £799.99 here :- https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inno...dr6x-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-08f-in.html


Everything else new is a lot more and not worth it, also make sure the 3080 12GB fits your case it's a large card if you decide on that.

 

[Dirk Diggler]

Get a 3070 fe while they are in stock at the nvidia store for £469 and don't waste your time on other cards as you will always come back to the 3070fe and it has hdmi 2.1, dlss better rtx than amd and g-sync which that tv can do too (make sure to have latest LG firmware on CX48 to use G-sync). Other options are a waste of time with that tv unless you go 3080 fe which are not in stock and sell for £649. The 3070 FE is basically a 2080ti with 8GB and better rtx on the 3070, it will be a big jump from the 1080 and noticeable.

Also other option if you want a 3080 12GB card for £799.99 here :- https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inno...dr6x-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-08f-in.html

Everything else is a lot more and not worth it for your needs, also make sure the 3080 12GB fits your case it's a large card if you decide on that.

This is just a stop gap until 4000 series, mate. The 5700XT was half the price of the 3070 so it will tide me over for the few months until new cards release.

 

[Purgatory]

This is just a stop gap until 4000 series, mate. The 5700XT was half the price of the 3070 so it will tide me over for the few months until new cards release.

Ahaa ok, I don't see the 4000 series being anything special sadly and all the hype is not making sense and even the new 4070 specs rumoured are saying 20% faster maybe than 3070 and it's the 4090ti,4090,3080ti and 3080 that will get the bigger increase but yet to see really what, guessing 30% as usual on 4080 and maybe more on the 4090ti and 4090 but again new msrp for sure for these coming cards and maybe a psu upgrade too.

 

[Dirk Diggler]

Ahaa ok, I don't see the 4000 series being anything special sadly and all the hype is not making sense and even the new 4070 specs rumoured are saying 20% faster maybe than 3070 and it's the 4090ti,4090,3080ti and 3080 that will get the bigger increase but yet to see really what, guessing 30% as usual on 4080 and maybe more on the 4090ti and 4090 but again new msrp for sure for these coming cards and maybe a psu upgrade too.

I'm ok for PSU, as I've got a 1000w unit already. I do agree that the 4000 series might not be all that, and in that case I'll try to grab a second hand 3080.

It's a bit of a gamble, TBH.

 

[Purgatory]

I'm ok for PSU, as I've got a 1000w unit already. I do agree that the 4000 series might not be all that, and in that case I'll try to grab a second hand 3080.

It's a bit of a gamble, TBH.

Good well on a 1000w you can use any card even a 3090ti .