Aftermarket GTX 1070 models typically start around the £380 mark which is a substantial saving compared to the GTX 1080. Unfortunately, NVIDIA's premium solutions remain extremely expensive and recent price rises in the UK haven't helped matters. As a result, many enthusiasts are unable to afford the GTX 1080 and even if they can, struggle to justify a £600+ investment. This is especially the case when rumours circulate regarding the GTX 1080Ti being prepared and the possible performance gains. Saying that, it's highly unlikely NVIDIA will unveil a faster graphics card within a similar price bracket judging by the Titan X's recent launch. Evidently, the GTX 1070 is a more sensible option unless you?re using a 4K display.

It's important to remember that the devaluation of Sterling has resulted in wild pricing fluctuations and I?m expecting further price rises in the next quarter as the retail stock is purchased at a lower exchange rate. Therefore, it's probably a good idea to consider upgrading your hardware relatively soon and examine the current offerings. ASUS? STRIX GAMING range has received widespread acclaim from reviewers and rightfully so given the astounding build quality. Not only that, the company's graphics cards feature gorgeous RGB lighting and allow you directly cool the GPU with case fans. This is an ingenious idea and makes sense given the GPU's higher thermal loads.