I just got approved for a step up to a gtx 1080 gaming acx 3.0 from my gtx 1070 SC.

My gtx 1070 has been perfect, overclocks well and has very low temps(with hybrid cooler) max 50 @ +100, +400 full load for hours on bf1. I game at 1080p and this card is more than enough now. However, I have been considering a new 1440 or 4k monitor and figured the jump to a 1080 couldnt hurt while its available.

However, after reading these threads with everyone having problems with the1080, Im a bit nervous to make the jump. I dont want to send them a perfectly working card to get a headache in return.

What would you all recommend?

My current card does everything i need it to, which is why Im hesitating to step up to the 1080. Of course Im on the timer now to complete the step up, so its either now or never..

No. When you step up youll get a brand new reference 1080 which weren't affected by any issues and even if they were it would have the fixes implemented from the factory. Considering all that, you still are covered by at least a 3 year warranty by a company who has a great customer service track record. So you have nothing to worry about man!! Buy, game and enjoy!!!  :)  \m/

If your moving up from a 1080 monitor grab the 1080! 2560x1440 is great.. don't think a single card will do 4k yet for newer games.. not even a Titan xp will handle 60+ for most games... sli isint happening either so far this round of new games! Which what people would want for 4k gaming.

So clearly stick with a single 1080 for 1440.

I can say with certainty, stepping up from a 980 Ti Classified to a 1080 ACX 3.0 myself, that you're good to go.

Just be forwarned that the performance difference isn't going to be mind blowing at 10 to 30% better depending on the game and overclocks, and 4K still isn't playable at high settings for many games (nor are they 60FPS or greater even with a Titan XP).

Lots of good points being made that address your original concern.
 
It may help to know more about your PC specs.
 
1080 has more raw power, but I would think that it may not be a huge jump from a good 1070 GPU.
 
You are correct that 1080 display does not push either of these cards as they are powerful GPUs.

ksgnow2010
If you want to do it, then just do it!  There are no guarantees in life, but there is a warranty on your card!  :D

+1

staypuft
I just got my stepup last weekend, same card.  Zero issues.  Has latest BIOS and thermal pads.  Runs 65C folding 24/7.  

What is your GPU Clock Running while Folding?

staypuft
 1847.5 MHz boosted
 
See screenshot

 

Cool, no overclocking then. Thanks.

Thank you everyone for all your suggestions. So i have a couple hours to make up my mind(7 day deadline to pay ends shortly.

I have decided to keep my gtx 1070 and not step up. I really feel like I have a fantastic card here(overclocks 2100mhz & 4200 mem) and thats where I stopped with no voltage increase. Temps are extremely low and have never went over 50 since i put on a hybrid kit.

Maybe Ill regret it, but this card has been to good to send back and I think the increase in performance just wont be there on 1080p resolution. Instead i think i might buy another 1070 and sli them once prices drop a bit and I upgrade to a 1440 monitor.

To scatch my upgrade itch, i think i might purchase an EK extreme water cooling kit and try a custom water loop instead of aio's.


My current rig is

I5 4690k devils canyon OC to 4.2 ( I think i could get to 4.4-4.5 if I increased voltage, just havent went that route yet).
Asus 1080p 28" monitor 144mhz 2ms
MSI gaming mobo
16gb corsair vengence ram
Coolermaster master case
Evga gtx 1070 GTX SC with hybrid water kit
Corsair h100i gtx cou cooler


Ill be up,l and watching this thread, if you feel Im making a terrible mistake, let me know. Thanks!

http://www.techspot.com/review/1182-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1070/page2.html
 
follow the link above. For the most part, you're guaranteed, on average, 60fps at 1440P.