Looking at a 4070ti or a 4080 to upgrade my dual 1080s from my other post but now I’m not sure which 3rd party model to choose (ASUS TUF, MSI, ZOTAC, Gigabyte…). I’m looking for longevity and not specifically max power if that means a shorter life. Using it mostly for general gaming. Mostly FPS and such.

What’s the difference?

Is it just added cooling for boosted performance?

Why does the price change ~$400?

Chances are im either too dumb or don’t use any programs that would require overclocking/boosting.

I’m willing to shell out the $ if it’s worth it but I have no idea. I may wait until the 50s come out to pull the trigger but that’s an issue for later.

My current build with 32gb RAM instead of 16: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/3h4CmG

  • ShunkW@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    21
    arrow-down
    2
    ·
    1 year ago

    Just be sure to stay away from Linus Tech Tips cuz their testing is really inconsistent, and sometimes gets really close to willful misinformation.

      • Soap10116@lemm.eeOP
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        1 year ago

        Everything is generally pointing toward the ASUS TUF OC edition. Any thoughts on that?

        • KptnAutismus@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          4
          ·
          1 year ago

          i have a TUF 3070 8GB, the VRAM is definetely not enough, but if you can find a model with more, go for it.

        • SendPicsofSandwiches@sh.itjust.works
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          3
          ·
          1 year ago

          If the price os right and research looks good I’d say take it. ASUS has a really good name, and things that I’ve bought from their TUF line in the past have been good.

    • Delphia@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      3
      ·
      1 year ago

      I wouldnt say to “Stay away” but definitely dont make them your only source.

      If LTT, GN, J2C and HWunboxed all agree on something being good or bad thats a pretty decent sample size.