Stuck with current GPU - need to make a decision (970 vs 1070 vs VEGA)

[Nvidiaguy07]

Been gaming at 1440p with my gtx 970 and been pretty happy. Was considering upgrading when AMD releases VEGA, but not really in a rush since my setup was OK, and im fine with turning down settings Ive I have to.

Went to the mall last week and finally tried out the HTC vive for the first time and I was immediately sold. Been playing for the past few days, and for the most part a 970 is fine for VR, but I havent really plated anything too demanding, and im sure if I had something a little higher it would run even smoother.

So now im debating possibly upgrading to a 1070 to get a better VR experience. I was kinda leaning towards AMD's next GPU because ive been eyeing a freesync monitor as one of my future upgrades, but if I get a 1070 that might push me towards the more expensive gsync.

I know there arent many people around here looking to buy a used 970 or 1070, so whatever I buy I'm kinda stuck with.

What should I do? Like I said I think performance in VR is satisfactory right now, but it could definitely be better. I really was leaning towards AMD for my next upgrade, especially since Ive heard rumors of an open source linux driver.

Also - picking up a 970 cheap might be an option as well and running them in SLI.

 

[Newbian]

Unless you need a upgrade right away you can always just wait the 3-4 months or so for vega and can always get the 1070 when the price drops happen after it's released if it's worth it then.

I wouldn't bother going for sli these days especially for vr obviously.

 

[Nvidiaguy07]

Does SLI not help VR? Kind of out of the loop. Ive been trying to catch up on whats recommended in the past few days. Like I said I was planning on waiting since I was happy with my setup, but since buying VR I have the itch to make upgrades.

Like I said in the OP, VR performance seems OK, but definitely could be improved as there were some games where it felt a little laggy. Not sure if I have the willpower to wait!

 

[Bacon1]

Both AMD and Nvidia are releasing info on the 28th about Vega / 1080 Ti. No reason to buy a 1070 right now, and I wouldn't want to go SLI 970.

 

[Headfoot]

Yeah i'd wait for Vega info and make your decision then and stay with a single faster card. Info on the 1080 Ti should come soon too.