Should I get the RX Vega 64 or GTX 1080?

[JEMC]

Scisca said:

JEMC said:

It's a big deal... if you notice it. I game on a 60Hz monitor with relatively high response time of 8ms, and I don't have any trouble playing any kind of game.

Both FreeSync and G-Sync are cool techs that are helpful for some users, but they don't do much for others.

 

 

No buy : 1070FE, 1080FE, Vega 56/64 Launch

Buy : 1080AIB, 1070AIB, Vega 56 AIB

You are more likely to notice sync than those few extra fps. It is easily noticable in games and a gamer who's willing to pay for a card as expensive as the 1080 and isn't going for a proper monitor is doing it wrong. There's no excuse. Also, in what world is 8ms a fast monitor!? Mine is 5ms and that's not considered fast.

Non-reference cards in general are the way to go. I never understand people who buy these ridiculous blower reference cards. Unless you have a tiny case that requires to blow the heat out, there's no reason to even consider them, no matter the card.

Honestly, if AIB partners unlock the full potential of V56, the market should be limited to two most viable options. Buy either a Vega 56 or GTX 1080ti, depending on what performance you're looking for.

I never said that my monitor was fast, I said it that the response time is high which, at 8ms, it is. A fast monitor will have a low response time, like those TN panels with 1 or 2ms figures. But I prefer a slower IPS or VA panel than a fast TN.

And blower cards are almost your only option if you have a case with limited airflow. I had an Antec P183 and with only one intake and two exhaust (near the CPU) fans in the top chamber, a blower card was the only sensible option unless you wanted the heat to remain inside. Thankfully my new case has better cooling while still being very quiet so a blower cooler was no longer needed.