this post was submitted on 29 Dec 2023
688 points (99.0% liked)

196

16582 readers
2435 users here now

Be sure to follow the rule before you head out.

Rule: You must post before you leave.

^other^ ^rules^

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 
top 50 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] [email protected] 106 points 11 months ago (5 children)

A 1080TI still plays every release at medium or higher settings. /shrug

Unless you're worried about 4k or VR, I wouldn't upgrade anyway.

[–] schmidtster 18 points 11 months ago (2 children)

If you care about refresh rate it matters, not a lot of people can stand 30-40fps with hard drops to single digits just to be able to play a game.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'm curious. What game do you think drops to single digits fps on medium settings with a 1080TI?

I was playing Darktide on a 1060 with minimum 30fps recently, and that game is optimized like absolute trash.

[–] schmidtster 7 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Starfield.

1080 is the minimum card, the TI is decently more powerful (30%), but you’ve got to make concessions on medium to get 30fps, and there’s drops.

[–] Viking_Hippie 20 points 11 months ago (2 children)

To be fair though, that's a VERY new game and they cared so little about optimizing it that they went out and said "you're probably going to need a new computer to play this" ..

I hear the 1080ti runs Doom just fine 😛

load more comments (2 replies)
load more comments (2 replies)
load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments (1 replies)
[–] banneryear1868 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I actually prefer the crisp edges without as much post-processing effects sometimes. Source engine games look great to me, just minimal crisp and clean geometry. I find a lot of modern graphics distracting, but it depends on the game. I do love really pushing graphics for a game like Skyrim.

[–] spader312 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Modern game engines don't use the amazing SSAA (super sampling anti aliasing). Most have post processing anti aliasing like FXAA or TXAA which always makes edges look fuzzy. Source engine is one of those that still supports super sampling

load more comments (1 replies)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

I do 4k and VR on my 1080Ti with no issues, on the highest settings, too. That said, I don't do a lot of AAA gaming, so take that as you will.

load more comments (2 replies)
[–] HexesofVexes 50 points 11 months ago

I've said it before and I'll say it again, when humanity is wiped out future species will find a Nokia on half battery and a fully working 1080Ti.

[–] OmnislashIsACloudApp 36 points 11 months ago (3 children)

1070ti gang here. no problems playing anything on medium/high.

I don't do 4k though but VR is fine.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I feel like I'd need a display that can do 4K before I upgrade

load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments (2 replies)
[–] [email protected] 35 points 11 months ago

1080ti is still a beast

[–] EdibleFriend 32 points 11 months ago

.....

.....

I have never felt more called out.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 11 months ago (3 children)

If my 1080 gives up in the near future, I'll probably just give up AAA gaming. BG3 is literally the only game in the last 5 years I have loved which would require more than a potato to run.

load more comments (3 replies)
[–] bulwark 27 points 11 months ago

They can pry my 1080 out of my cold dead 12fps hands!

[–] [email protected] 21 points 11 months ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago

1070 is comfy AF, been on one for so long now and I haven't seen any reasons to switch yet

load more comments (1 replies)
[–] PotatoKat 21 points 11 months ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

My 960 runs Unity games like Overcooked at 4k, so I probably won't be upgrading any time soon. With a toddler I don't have time for AAA games anymore, but I'm guessing the frame rate would be painful.

load more comments (2 replies)
[–] Coaster45 16 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Having to run -400mhz on the vram to prevent mine from crashing all the time but I'm hanging in there 🥲👍

load more comments (6 replies)
[–] AdrianTheFrog 15 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It's still a decent card, probably can still do well at 1080p max settings in most games. Very similar to a 3060 in terms of performance, which is the card I have.

load more comments (1 replies)
[–] capital 14 points 11 months ago (1 children)
load more comments (1 replies)
[–] Thade780 13 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Depends on the games. My 980TI can still rock 3440x1440 in most of the games I play.

The fact that what I play is mostly metroidvania shouldn't be an issue, right? 😅

load more comments (3 replies)
[–] SargPotTea 13 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Me and my 1060 ain't going anywhere

load more comments (6 replies)
[–] Hubi 12 points 11 months ago

Even the base 1080 is still a very capable card. I recently gave mine to a friend when I upgraded to a 3060. And looking at the market, the Pascal generation will remain the goat for the foreseeable future.

[–] Kyrgizion 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Mine is a FE and still chugging along great. I did replace the godawful stock cooler with an aftermarket cooler with a GIANT heatsink. Temps never go over 60 anymore.

load more comments (1 replies)
[–] [email protected] 11 points 11 months ago

I remember when the 1080ti was top of the line. Good times.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (6 children)

I'm actually considering upgrading to a 1070 (i have a 1050ti)

[–] chetradley 8 points 11 months ago

I have a friend that's always "waiting for the next one" who finally got a 3080 and meanwhile I play games with him on my trusty 1050

load more comments (5 replies)
[–] [email protected] 11 points 11 months ago (2 children)

This is how I've always felt, running on old second hand unstable rigs. But it's better than nothing.

load more comments (2 replies)
[–] Pooptimist 11 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I will replace my 1060 tomorrow for a 4060 ti. Really looking forward to it!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago

Congratulations! My 1060 6gb was a trooper and my favorite card ever

load more comments (1 replies)
[–] knolord 11 points 11 months ago

I am still holding on to my 1060 6gb, and honestly, if not for AI stuff, I wouldn't even consider upgrading.

[–] CptOblivius 10 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I just went from a 3770k with a vega 64 to a 7800x3d with 7900xtx. Pretty big jump!

load more comments (3 replies)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Im going to switch my 1060 only becuz of wayland

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Literally the same thing I did, switched from 1060 6gb to rx 6600 just for wayland.

It's not worth it tbh

load more comments (5 replies)
[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago (2 children)

My 660ti is finally showing its age...

load more comments (2 replies)
[–] Pharmacokinetics 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

My 1050ti wont ever leave my side. I am going to die with that card beside my death bed.

load more comments (1 replies)
[–] moonburster 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Gave up my 980ti for a 6700xt and am very glad. My i7 2600 (non-k) will be used till it truly shits the bed, going to frame it

[–] Evrala 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I spent more time with my 2600k than I did with my threadeipper 1950x.

I remember when a new generation came out (I forgot which) and I just overclocked the 2600k till it matched the stock benchmarks for the new chip. It truly was a monster.

load more comments (1 replies)
[–] aulin 8 points 11 months ago

My 690 still works for many games. 🥲

[–] KeefChief13 8 points 11 months ago

My old 1080 still handles a stream now and again.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Did they remake Lolo Rabbit?

load more comments (6 replies)
[–] kinther 7 points 11 months ago

I recently upgraded from a 1080ti to a 7800XT. Sold the 1080ti on ebay, so hopefully it will continue on with a new life.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Why is no one talking about FSR3 and frame generation here?

load more comments (3 replies)
load more comments
view more: next ›