Should I wait to get a video card?

ryder553 · Sep 25, 2013

I'm building a new PC and I think I'm going to get:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125413

I'm only looking to spend $315 MAX. Should I buy right now or wait?
Are there any newer cards coming out that will be better for the same price?

Thank you!

swifty_morgan · Sep 25, 2013

there's an ASUS 7970 for $269 after rebate and with coupon code.

benjii · Sep 25, 2013

AMD are currently holding a press conference announcing their next gen line up. There should be a summary posted here on the main page in a while that could help answer your question.

swifty_morgan · Sep 25, 2013

do you really think the $269 price point for performance can be beat? I don't. the 7970 is a top tier card. no need for anything else. I use lower end cards with no gaming problems........... ( sans right processor for the job )

ryder553 · Sep 25, 2013

swifty_morgan :

How does that card compare to the one I posted in terms of performance?
Free 3 games is nice with the one I chose.

ryder553 · Sep 25, 2013

benjii :

Are you sure they'll be releasing a card in that price range? I heard that the new Hawaii line is upwards of $600.

ryder553 · Sep 25, 2013

swifty_morgan :

ASUS 7970 or GIGABYTE 7970?

Jaxem · Sep 25, 2013

The new R9 280x is going to be at a $299 price point, i would hold off until some solid performance figures are released for it. I'm sure never settle will continue with the new Radeon's, so i wouldn't worry about that skewing the effective price.

ryder553 · Sep 25, 2013

Jaxem :

Any ideas of a release date?
Do you think it will come with any free games?

Jaxem · Sep 25, 2013

It's looking like around a month from now. They mentioned their commitment to their overall gaming strategy several times which they always included the never settle game in, so i'm guessing it will come with a couple free games like a 7870 would.

swifty_morgan · Sep 25, 2013

would anybody be surprised if one or two of those were re-brands?

ryder553 · Sep 25, 2013

Jaxem :

Alright thanks! I'm in the process of buying all the parts for a new PC today. Do you think it's safe to say that the R9 280X would support an Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard?

swifty_morgan · Sep 25, 2013

no, it won't. but the board will support the card.

Jaxem · Sep 25, 2013

ryder553 :

Jaxem :

Alright thanks! I'm in the process of buying all the parts for a new PC today. Do you think it's safe to say that the R9 280X would support an Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard?

It will work fine with any modern board.

ryder553 · Sep 25, 2013

swifty_morgan :

Lol that's what I meant.

Jaxem · Sep 25, 2013

swifty_morgan :

They confirmed during the event that it's still GCN arcitecture, just with some optimizations And yes, like nvidia, they are doing some re-brands, the R9-280x is supposed to be something like a re-badged 7970 (but better), while the R9-290x is a tahiti xt with 2816 shaders

swifty_morgan · Sep 25, 2013

and do you think these cards will be $269? I don't.

Jaxem · Sep 25, 2013

The 280x will probably end up in the low 300's, but depending on how much better than a 7970 it is, it could be worth it, it's not like the 7000's prices are going anywhere but down, so waiting is win win.

Should I wait to get a video card?

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