single 780

[Bri62]

Would a single 780 be enough for gaming at 2560 x 1440 ? thinking of x- rebirth or would a 1080p 120hz be better ?
Thanks Brian

 

[Supermellow]

I'm running a 780 at 1440p an it generally runs very high/ultra (but with low AA) with most games at 60fps (obviously not Crysis 3/ Tomb Raider etc...)

For instance to keep to a minimum of 60fps I couldn't have TressFX on in Tomb Raider and had to turn a few of the other settings down a little (I forget which ones now though but it didn't take away from the game)

I also had to turn down some settings in Metro Last Light but it still looked stunning!!

There are a lot of threads talking about 1440p vs 120hz but there's never a winner. I love my display but never played at 120hz so cannot comment on preference.

What are the requirements of the game, are they pretty high? Can't say I've seen it before

 

[JediFragger]

Holy **** dude!! With your money saved on ciggies then get 2 or 3

Well done by the way

 

[Bri62]

I'm running a 780 at 1440p an it generally runs very high/ultra (but with low AA) with most games at 60fps (obviously not Crysis 3/ Tomb Raider etc...)

For instance to keep to a minimum of 60fps I couldn't have TressFX on in Tomb Raider and had to turn a few of the other settings down a little (I forget which ones now though but it didn't take away from the game)

I also had to turn down some settings in Metro Last Light but it still looked stunning!!

There are a lot of threads talking about 1440p vs 120hz but there's never a winner. I love my display but never played at 120hz so cannot comment on preference.

What are the requirements of the game, are they pretty high? Can't say I've seen it before

Thx for the reply.....edging towards a 1440p and if i need a second 780 i'll just have to get one
Brian

 

[Bri62]

Holy **** dude!! With your money saved on ciggies then get 2 or 3

Well done by the way

Thanks
Brian

 

[tipes]

Brian,

I am currently running a 780 at 1440 with no problems - copes with most games on high or very high etc - just have to tweak a bit if it starts to struggle. Think you will be fine with one, but two will be even better. Congrats on kicking the ciggies habit - I still need to do it, any tips?

Mark

 

[Bri62]

Brian,

I am currently running a 780 at 1440 with no problems - copes with most games on high or very high etc - just have to tweak a bit if it starts to struggle. Think you will be fine with one, but two will be even better. Congrats on kicking the ciggies habit - I still need to do it, any tips?

Mark

Mark the only way i managed to kick the ciggy's was to get myself a vape and lower the nicotine over time .......worked for me patches,inhaler,pills all failed
Brian

 

[ashmanuk67]

That is the best signature iv'e seen How much money.

I play on a 120Hz screen, came from a 1920 X 1200 60Hz monitor and i would find it very hard to go back to 60Hz

 

[tipes]

Mark the only way i managed to kick the ciggy's was to get myself a vape and lower the nicotine over time .......worked for me patches,inhaler,pills all failed
Brian

Thanks for that, but excuse my ignorance, what is a vape?

Mark

 

[Bri62]

http://www.vapeescape.co.uk/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVINKLl2rc

hope that helps.
Brian

 

[Bri62]

That is the best signature iv'e seen How much money.

I play on a 120Hz screen, came from a 1920 X 1200 60Hz monitor and i would find it very hard to go back to 60Hz

Thanks for that i'm now torn between a 1440p and a possible 2nd 780 and a 120hz 1080p with one card.......hmmmm i have an absolute max budget of 3k but the wife wont be happy
Brian

 

[tipes]

http://www.vapeescape.co.uk/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVINKLl2rc

hope that helps.
Brian

Thanks Brian - very helpful.Think I will give them a ring as there are so many choices.

Mark

 

[ashmanuk67]

Thanks for that i'm now torn between a 1440p and a possible 2nd 780 and a 120hz 1080p with one card.......hmmmm i have an absolute max budget of 3k but the wife wont be happy
Brian

I have one 770 but later on I will go another 770 even though its a 1080p @120/144Hz i still want as high as possible fps in any game within reason

 

[jkb]

Thanks for that i'm now torn between a 1440p and a possible 2nd 780 and a 120hz 1080p with one card.......hmmmm i have an absolute max budget of 3k but the wife wont be happy
Brian

If you get a 120Hz monitor you will soon feel like you have to have a GPU that can put out 120 fps

 

[Bri62]

Decided on a 120hz 27" and a single 780 or the new ati (for now).
Up to now i have ordered
Case.......Corsair Carbide 540 High Airflow ATX Cube Case
Tomorrow i will order
cpu cooler........Corsair Hydro H100i High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
psu.........Seasonic 1000w '80 Plus Platinum' Modular Power Supply
Monitor.........Iiyama Prolite G2773HS 120Hz 27" Widescreen LED 1MS Monito
then waiting for the IB-E review and motherboard/memory.
Brian