With all this discussion about 1070 & 1080. I wonder how many of you are going to upgrade to 1440p or 4K monitors ?

Or stick back to 1080p monitors.

I am still using a non 1080p mon (22" 1680x1050). Upgrading 1080p seems not too much difference, where as 1440p or 4K quite expensive > RM2.5K. If I buy 1440p mon + GTX 1080, it will cost me around RM 6K

It's been years no upgrade, I m still using GTX 660Ti. So this time it is a big upgrade for me. Let's hope my pocket is big enough.

At the moment 1070 or 1080 is rare. I want to get non foundation card, hopefully cheaper.
Right now, monitor is available for purchase.

OK. I am aiming for 1440p Gsync with 144hz. Think of getting Acer XB271HU, 27" can still fit my desk. It cost >RM3K,
rather expensive IMO, could probably buy a big TV. Hands already itchy...

IMO 4K monitors is just not there yet, with 60hz refresh rate. Currently I think, 1440p and 4K monitors is early adopters' market. Limited choices and probably next 2 years or so will drop price maybe to RM2k region.

Now I ponder 2 plans,

Plan A,
Buy XB271HU Monitor with GTX 1080 Estimate Cost RM6K++

Plan B,
Buy 24" (1080p Gsync 144hz) Monitor with GTX 1070 (or lower spec GPU). Estimate Cost RM4K

Choices, choices.

Now is more like Plan A or C

I just place an order XB271HU Monitor via lazada. Last unit offer with 12 month installment via "Lok card" (credit card).

Have to eat bread more often for next 12 months.
PS: Wife dunno yet.

Yes, I bought XB271HU for RM3199 with free Predator headset.

660Ti

Gonna get 1070 or 1080 soon...

That's the plan. Wait another few months. Earlier thinking of getting GTX980 but since Pascal is around corner, I have been waiting until now.

Actually I don't plan to buy monitor first but I don't fancy paying RM3K cash. Installment plan (0% interest) deal looks good that's why I took it. Can't find another place with this offer.

This post has been edited by CPURanger: Jun 8 2016, 03:03 PM

Good luck to me then, already bought XB271HU...

Already purchase Acer XB271HU monitor (27"), now waiting for delivery. Let's hope the monitor is without defect.

Next whether to buy 1070 or 1080, let's see...

This post has been edited by CPURanger: Jun 9 2016, 02:37 PM

I read some thread, that some people bought GPU from overseas. Since is much cheaper in the US. Is it worth the exercise ?



This post has been edited by CPURanger: Jun 10 2016, 09:39 AM

That's a great tips, Goldfries !

Apparently products shipped since 2011 eligible for international warranty
http://www.evga.com/articles/00671/

Anyone knows if there is any tax for importing GPU ?

High speed train tickets tend to be expensive... Maybe cheaper to get here if intend to take high speed train.

Unker stories, heh heh. I started, let me see, in the 80s. Playing centipede (Atari 2600) in Sungai Wang Plaza. There was a demo event. Went to KL with friends just to play games in the arcade. Later era of home computer, ZX spectrum, Apple II and etc. Much later PC (286, VGA, floppy) until today i7 + Nvidia card. Yes, I can continue to play until very old.

Time passes very fast. Before you know it, you are already unker or aunties, ha ha !

So for those who laugh at unkers, you will be unker very soon.

This post has been edited by CPURanger: Jun 17 2016, 01:17 PM

Wow ! And I thought my GTX 660Ti is really old.

Sounds interesting. Are you going to get the card from ncix.com online or buy it over there ?

I am using Leadtek 660 Ti, still working fine. Now it is powering my 2K monitor (Acer XB271HU). Works quite well with HDMI, except for the display port. After trouble shooting, it looks like it might be cable or GPU card problem. The monitor's display port confirm working with a Macbook pro and different cable (mini display port). Display port is a requirement for G-sync.

Playing games on 27" 2K monitor is awesome ! 2K monitor is worth it.

Despite display port problem, I don't mind getting not so famous/popular brands like Palit or etc for GPU.

Yes, 27" 1440p is expensive over here but Malaysia pricing isn't much difference compare the US. Let's compare, Acer XB271HU it costs RM3199 with free headset over here. Amazon listed around USD780 (RM3134), no free headset. I suppose this is still the early days for 2K/4K displays. I believe it will drop in the next few years. In fact GTX 1080 pricing, have a bigger difference over here.

I bought XB271HU, I must say I enjoy every minute of it. Simply awesome even with old GPU !

True, it is our currency gone down.

Bro, some questions. If I buy it from taobao, how's Gigabyte warranty like ? Possible send it to their HQ in Taiwan/China for warranty ?

Plenty of GTX 1070/1080 in taobao it seems, looks tempting.

This post has been edited by CPURanger: Jun 23 2016, 01:12 PM

How much and where do you get this from ?