MSI R9 280X or MSI Gaming 4gb 760?

CameronC

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Hey guys. I was looking around on line and it is about time for me to upgrade my Video card. 3 monitors is really bringing down my 5770. So i was thinking i could either got for a MSI gaming 760 4gb or a MSI R9 280x. (the reason the msi versions is because i have a Z77A-G45 Gaming)
My budget is about 310 so they are both good and i am looking to do sli/crossfire in the future.
760: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127748
280X: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127759&Tpk=MSI%20R9%20280X%20GAMING
Thanks ahead of time!
 
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r9 280x is basically a 7970. and that beats the 760, especially at higher resolutions. the 3 gb on the amd card is better utilized due to the wider (384bit) memory bus. Unless Nvidia cards cut their prices to better match up, the 280x is the better buy.

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r9 280x is basically a 7970. and that beats the 760, especially at higher resolutions. the 3 gb on the amd card is better utilized due to the wider (384bit) memory bus. Unless Nvidia cards cut their prices to better match up, the 280x is the better buy.
 
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