Titan X (old) v GTX 1080- advice needed

[Mcthommo]

I currently have a Titan X watercooled but have been offered a brand spanking new GTX1080 for a very good price- I should break even with the sale of the Titan along with it's watercooling gubbins as I have to downsize to a MATX case due to lost office space.
I might be able to cram in the Titan with the 6700k on a single rad but wondered if it is worth the effort as I use a Gsync 27 2560*1440 monitor and would think that the noise and heat of the 1080 on air with an AIO for the 6700 would be a better fit
Any comments would be most welcomed

 

[Mayh3M]

Would go with the 1080 + AIO. Is it a Founders edition?

 

[Mcthommo]

Option of either an MSI Gaming X or an EVGA SC Gaming version- which would probably suit my black look rather than the MSI one tbh!

 

[BluD]

If ya can upgrade for virtually no cost i would take it, not sure which card has the better cooler, thats the one i would pick though if your gonna be cramming it in a small case.

 

[oldestgregg]

I jumped from TX to 1080 first chance I got. Those blower coolers suck and Ive never heard my 1080 yet despite it nearly hitting 2.1ghz

 

[chaparral]

thats the one i would pick though if your gonna be cramming it in a small case.

Yes the REF blower coolers are by far the best for small cases

 

[Mcthommo]

So what card would be best then

 

[straxusii]

Firstly if it's a FE then it's a solid no, they throttle when in a case.

Given your TX is watercooled I would stick with it, not worth the hassle and slight risk for virtually no gain (assuming your TX is overclocked)

Unless you are thinking VR then it's a resounding yes.

 

[Mcthommo]

As I will be limited to a single 240 rad isn't that a bit tight for both 6700 and TX

 

[easyrider]

Firstly if it's a FE then it's a solid no, they throttle when in a case.

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Depends on case cooling etc....