Should I get a used 1080ti or used 2070 super?
Posted by Popular-Abalone-8614@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 6 comments
I have a i5 9600k and vega 64 with 16gb 3000mhz cl16, and my gpu is dying, so I was thinking of getting a card that's a little better but won't bottleneck (or break the bank). I was thinking the 2070 super, but then I saw 1080tis were selling for the same price and have pretty equal performance. The gtx is old and could have more mileage on average, which is a risk. What do you guys think?
Old_Bug610@reddit
Completely honest, neither. Save your money a bit longer and invest in a newer card. Both of these used won't last much longer. It's better to spend a little more now than have to make 2 purchases and double-dip into savings later.
Popular-Abalone-8614@reddit (OP)
i know but because my cpu is pretty weak it'll just start bottlenecking, meaning id have to get a better one to compensate, which will just double the price of everything
According_Spare7788@reddit
I would rather go with the 2070 super between the two, but both aren't the best choice. A used RTX 3080 is probably the better options, although it will be potentially bottlenecked with your CPU in specific games at 1080p or 1440p upscaled.
aminy23@reddit
Your August 2017 GPU is dying, it's potentially 8+ years old. A 1080 Ti is 9+ years old now.
Too many people focus only on performance, and forget about age. If you're unhappy with a dying GPU, don't replace it with another dying GPU.
I would aim for a minimum RTX 3060, RX 7600, or Arc A750. Older GPUs may offer better performance, but it's not necessarily a better value when they have less life.
Dohp13@reddit
2070 super no question.
maniacalmayh3m@reddit
2070 super still has driver support and DLSS