GTX 760 or MSI R9 280X

n00b82 · Oct 27, 2013

It comes down to 2 graphics cards, which one should I go with?
1. MSI Gaming N760 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127745
2. MSI R9 280X GAMING 3G Radeon R9 280X 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127759

Is it worth the extra $50 bucks to go with the R9 280x?

I will be using the GPU for gaming. Will I be able to run Far Cry 3 in 1080p on ultra? Which one is the better choice now and in the long run?

hapkido · Oct 27, 2013

280x is a faster GPU. Whether or not it's worth it is up to you.

06yfz450ridr · Oct 27, 2013

280x since its faster than the 7970ghz which is equall to the gtx 770

corvetteguy1994 · Oct 27, 2013

280X.......

n00b82 · Oct 27, 2013

corvetteguy1994 :

So will it be worth it to spend the extra $50? Will it be able to run Far Cry 3 in 1080p on Ultra?

n00b82 · Oct 27, 2013

06yfz450ridr :

What are the numbers? How much faster is the R9 280x over the GTX 760?

hapkido · Oct 27, 2013

I think it's worth it. If I was buying a new high-end GPU, 280x is about the sweet spot right now.

corvetteguy1994 · Oct 27, 2013

n00b82 :

with AA off yes. that game wasent developed the best so out of the 280X and 760 i would go with the 280X for sure. AA in far cry 3 will knock down your frames badly.

n00b82 · Oct 27, 2013

corvetteguy1994 :

OK, so how about in general?
Bioshock Infinite ultra 1080p?
Black Ops 2 ultra 1080p?
Metro Last Light ultra 1080p?
etc... will it be able to max most games

corvetteguy1994 · Oct 27, 2013

n00b82 :

Black ops 2 without a doubt. MetroLL with msaa X2. Bioshock inf should be great. the only thin that slowed my 1 7970 down was the BF4 beta but that was a "beta" but i have two in CF. Anyway you will be doing great with a 280X

n00b82 · Oct 27, 2013

corvetteguy1994 :

n00b82 :

Black ops 2 without a doubt. MetroLL with msaa X2. Bioshock inf should be great. the only thin that slowed my 1 7970 down was the BF4 beta but that was a "beta" but i have two in CF. Anyway you will be doing great with a 280X

Thanks for all of your help!

corvetteguy1994 · Oct 27, 2013

n00b82 :

corvetteguy1994 :

n00b82 :

Black ops 2 without a doubt. MetroLL with msaa X2. Bioshock inf should be great. the only thin that slowed my 1 7970 down was the BF4 beta but that was a "beta" but i have two in CF. Anyway you will be doing great with a 280X

Thanks for all of your help!

No problem

glad to help. write back when you get it.

n00b82 · Oct 27, 2013

corvetteguy1994 :

n00b82 :

corvetteguy1994 :

Thanks for all of your help!

No problem

glad to help. write back when you get it.

Will do. One last thing. What do you mean "slowed down"? will i still be able to play bf4 with the R9 280x?

corvetteguy1994 · Oct 27, 2013

n00b82 :

corvetteguy1994 :

n00b82 :

No problem

glad to help. write back when you get it.

Will do. One last thing. What do you mean "slowed down"? will i still be able to play bf4 with the R9 280x?

By that i mean since the game was not optimized fully yet my frame variance was slightly noticeable but nothing serious.

n00b82 · Oct 27, 2013

OK. I will check back in when the card comes. I will probably wait for black friday, so i can score a sale.

corvetteguy1994 · Oct 27, 2013

true that.

rcfaro · Jun 3, 2014

Iam thinking buy MSI R9 280X 3GB is a good card? Is more 40€ GTX760 price difference justifies performance/quality of the card?

Wulfric5 · Jun 3, 2014

Yeah, go with the MSI R9 280x, Twin Frozr is one of the best cooling solutions out there and it outperforms a 760.

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