Spending £100-150, looking at 1070ti/1080ti - can I do equivalent performance new?

[tezmo]

As per the subject really, if I am putting this in a system that's currently got a 970 inside and I am nervous about buying 2nd hand, is there anything I can buy new that comes close to the performance of a 1070ti/1080ti?

Thank you all.

 

[tezmo]

thank you buddy - whereabouts do you mean, just like random local computer parts shops?

 

[tezmo]

I don't believe I can mention here due to policy, however it's a reputable buy/sell retailer almost every neighbourhood and online.

I feel you buddy, thank you.

A GTX 1080 is similar to a 6600 or 2060, but you won't get them for £150 (around £180-£190 if you get some cashback, or whatever).

A 1080 Ti is more like a 6600/6650 XT.

A 1650 or RX 6500 XT are within your budget new, but both are a big step down from the 6600 / 1080 level and are not really worth buying from what you have.

Understood on all counts mate thank you. Going down this rabbit hole of modern parts selection (I have recently got a desk at home for the first time in ages and am putting my old PC back into service) I am in two minds now about the merits of upgrading vs beginning again. This is good food for thought - certainly plenty of reading to do, thank you.

 

[tezmo]

This is a big may, but the upcoming AMD card may shift the lower end AMD card prices downwards as stock still seems common.

what products are you talking about there pal? So I can potentially track this movement......

 

[tezmo]

Okay buddies I have arrived at some conclusions on the basis of budget.

But - bearing in mind I’m upgrading a GPU here - what would be the most GPU it would be reasonable to pair with a 6700K? I am fairly confident the 1070ti level isn’t twiddling its thumbs waiting for the CPU, but how high end can I go whilst that’s still true??