Hey everyone! I'm considering buying a used MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X to pair with my system, which currently doesn't have a GPU. I'll be playing mostly at 1080p and focusing on story-driven games, not planning to dive into the latest AAA titles except for Battlefield 6. I'm particularly interested in how well it will run games like Red Dead Redemption 2, the Metro series, Control, and the Tomb Raider series. Will it be able to handle RDR2 and BF6 at higher settings, maintaining 60+ FPS? Also, should I stress test the card before finalizing the purchase? Just to note, my setup is a bit older with these specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
- Motherboard: ASUS ROG Crosshair VII Hero
- RAM: G-Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB (16GBx2) DDR4 3600MHz CL14
- SSD: Samsung 980 Pro 1TB
- PSU: Seasonic Focus Plus 750 Gold 750W 80+ Gold
- Case: Corsair 4000D
5 Answers
The GTX 1080 Ti is starting to show its age, especially with newer games that utilize ray tracing features. It might struggle with anything demanding, but for story games, you could still get decent performance. Check out some performance videos for RDR2; they give a good idea! Just remember that newer titles might require more powerful hardware to fully enjoy them.
It’s getting to a point where the GTX 1080 Ti isn't really viable for new purchases. Performance-wise, it still works for older games, but newer titles might not run as well. Just keep that in mind before you sink money into it.
I've put a lot of hours into RDR2 with a GTX 1080 Ti, running at 3440x1440 and managing around 60 FPS. It's still a solid card for less demanding titles, but just be wary of the diminishing support for it.
The price is crucial here. If you can snag it for around $50, it might be worth it since you mentioned budget constraints. But keep in mind, even mid-level cards like the RTX 3060 Ti will outperform it and have longer driver support. BF6 lists the RTX 2060 as the minimum spec, but people have managed to run it on the 1080 Ti without ray tracing.
Honestly, if you're getting it for around $120, that's a fair deal, but be aware that your CPU and GPU combo might struggle to handle BF6 smoothly at the settings you want. It might run, but you might not enjoy that experience. As for stress testing, it's a good idea to see how it performs under load if you're buying from a friend or someone you trust, just to avoid potential issues down the line.
Good point! Stress testing can help catch any hidden issues before you buy.
Yeah, I've seen that! Most people with a 1080 Ti usually run RDR2 on medium settings without major issues.