Not as stupid as you take a GTX 970 vs rx 480 not that much difference = minimal
rp7122
18 Aug 16#19
20% better currently plus will probably increase over time, definitely worth it
xela333
18 Aug 16#18
Yes
aceatch
18 Aug 16#12
Get the GTX 1060 3GB from scan for about £7 extra
xtrem3x to aceatch
18 Aug 16#16
This
f2k8 to aceatch
18 Aug 16#17
How much better than the 970 is it? Is it night and day difference?
steevio_uk
18 Aug 161#13
Don't think I can really vote hot for this. You can get a 970 now for a fair bit cheaper 2nd hand if you wish to take a 'bridging' option before spending a bit more on a better card in a year or so.
And, if you have the money now for this, then it really is worth picking up a 1060 for a bit more, maybe even a non blower version for a tad more (see the recent Asus deal) when they're in stock,
Got a Windforce 970 from Shpock 2nd hand mint condition for £120 the other day. Far more of a better option than buying new at this moment in time.
Once DX12/Vulkan has further established itself, then you look at the market again.
mercutio98uk to steevio_uk
18 Aug 16#15
I was about to say similar. Perfectly good second hand 970's are about £110 and there's bucket-loads of them around. Not voted.
Good call on Shpock. Not something I'd seen.
CAL23
18 Aug 16#14
If you want a 970, try going for a Zotac. You get a 5 year warranty if you register the card with them within 28 days.
Muffinss
18 Aug 16#11
I'm basing my logic on DX12 not Vulkan. Vulkan would be worse for the 970 lmfao.
"You read to many benchmarks the difference in gaming terms is minimal depending on what resolution you game at.."
Are you stupid?
The benchmarks are done by people playing the game..
garybb
18 Aug 16#10
You cant base you logic on Vulkan how many game actually support it? You read to many benchmarks the difference in gaming terms is minimal depending on what resolution you game at..
Muffinss
17 Aug 16#9
minimal? you call gains of 20% vs 970 loss of 10% minimal? lmfao
xela333
17 Aug 162#8
Good point, apologies. Still not worth it
xela333
16 Aug 16#1
It's a very poor cooler and once you add delivery, not worth it. Sorry OP, not voting.
alanbeenthere to xela333
17 Aug 16#7
It has free shipping.
slayermatt
16 Aug 161#6
Cheapest but I'd opt the extra tenner for a better cooler (unless you need a blower style for a sff case)
Muffinss
16 Aug 161#4
it's an outdated card. losing performance in dx12 and Vulkan.
rather get a 470
garybb to Muffinss
16 Aug 16#5
Just no Vulkan isn't mainstream and the difference with directx 12 is minimal.
Cold for the price and hot for still being a good card = no vote.
FatalSaviour
16 Aug 16#2
Where is the spec from OP? I notice yours says 3 year warranty from date of manufacture?
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Latest comments (21)
Yes
And, if you have the money now for this, then it really is worth picking up a 1060 for a bit more, maybe even a non blower version for a tad more (see the recent Asus deal) when they're in stock,
Got a Windforce 970 from Shpock 2nd hand mint condition for £120 the other day. Far more of a better option than buying new at this moment in time.
Once DX12/Vulkan has further established itself, then you look at the market again.
Good call on Shpock. Not something I'd seen.
"You read to many benchmarks the difference in gaming terms is minimal depending on what resolution you game at.."
Are you stupid?
The benchmarks are done by people playing the game..
Good point, apologies. Still not worth it
rather get a 470
Cold for the price and hot for still being a good card = no vote.