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If I had a GTX1070 now I would probably skip Vega and wait for Navi and Volta.
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The Pascal GTX 1070 Owners Thread
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If I had a GTX1070 now I would probably skip Vega and wait for Navi and Volta.
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He might just do that. I ran a Ti with a 144Hz Freesync screen and it was great!! The v low input lag made allllll the difference (and I capped fps at 143 to stop tearing).
I'd easily go back to that no probs
Just overclocked my Hazro monitor to 96Hz playing BF4 at 1440p most settings on ultra 4xAA and getting frame rates well above 60 closer to 80/90 most of the time. Very impressed why I didn't think of it before! The fact these monitors don't have a lot of extra electronics in them has proven to be a bonus 
Just overclocked my Hazro monitor to 96Hz playing BF4 at 1440p most settings on ultra 4xAA and getting frame rates well above 60 closer to 80/90 most of the time. Very impressed why I didn't think of it before! The fact these monitors don't have a lot of extra electronics in them has proven to be a bonus
what you can overclock the Hazros? How do you do that. Teach me sensei
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Just overclocked my Hazro monitor to 96Hz playing BF4 at 1440p most settings on ultra 4xAA and getting frame rates well above 60 closer to 80/90 most of the time. Very impressed why I didn't think of it before! The fact these monitors don't have a lot of extra electronics in them has proven to be a bonus
Have you tested it for frame skipping?
I just used the Nvidia control panel, changed the resolution at the top then created a few custom resolutions. Tested 96Hz with no issues, 120Hz just black screened. I also went to my desktop afterwards and selected 96Hz as the resolution then fired up BF4.
As for frame skipping I have no idea. It all seems very smooth, no tearing and I'm doing a little better than usual and I'm well out of practice!
These monitors are pretty basic but the lack of a scaler etc. seems to resolve a lot of the issues other older IPS monitors have. Works great with a 1070.
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I got some mild buzzing at 100hz , 120hz gave no buzzing but green stripes so left it at 96hz .
Does look a bit smoother and certainly flicker free.
I got some mild buzzing at 100hz , 120hz gave no buzzing but green stripes so left it at 96hz .
Does look a bit smoother and certainly flicker free.
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My 970 is still doing fine at 1200p, but of course I am looking at the 1070 adoringly.
One thing I have been disappointed with so far is that Vulkan and DX12 have been a completely no go in games that have supported them on my 970.
Vulkan was not smooth in Doom, but Open GL was, BF1 DX12 is a hitchy mess compared to DX11 etc....
Is this an Nvidia trend? Are you 1070 owners able to run Vulkan and DX12 (BF1) with no issues?
One thing I have been disappointed with so far is that Vulkan and DX12 have been a completely no go in games that have supported them on my 970.
Vulkan was not smooth in Doom, but Open GL was, BF1 DX12 is a hitchy mess compared to DX11 etc....
Is this an Nvidia trend? Are you 1070 owners able to run Vulkan and DX12 (BF1) with no issues?
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I havnt noticed ANY issues in BF1 so far DX11 or 12
and generally over 90 fps on ultra.
and generally over 90 fps on ultra.
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Amp extreme worth 50 quid over the gamerock? I was holding out for deals but a quick scan around the net doesn't yield anything hopeful!
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personally would go for the Gamerock purely because its a bit shorter and weighs less as my board doesn't have steel slots.
both are quiet
both are quiet
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2 Years Warranty vs 5 Years Warranty. Yes.
But you need to see if it will fit in your case.
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Most people will upgrade before two years is out to be fair.
I guess it helps resale value if the warranty is transferable.
I guess it helps resale value if the warranty is transferable.
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Case fit isn't an issue because I've got module HDD cages thankfully. I'd forgotten about the warranty, that's definitely a big plus...
I have a Primo. My Classy 980TI fitted perfect. I had to remove the Pump bracked to make this fit.
Damn! The size of that thing.
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The question is when is the best time to upgrade?
1080ti due when? January? That might drive down current prices a little?
Then the new AMD cads when they due?
Then Volta. When?
1080ti due when? January? That might drive down current prices a little?
Then the new AMD cads when they due?
Then Volta. When?
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I can probably answer my own question here and say 'when you need to'. There aren't any games at the moment which at 1200p are giving me unacceptable performance on current hardware.