what gpu should i get a r9 290x or gtx 780?
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gustafangus
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Although the 290x is a tad faster, it usem app. 150W more energy, therefore being MUCH hotter. I'd get the 780 that uses about 250W so you'll be able to OC it allot.
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But rethinking your question once more, I wouldn't get anything. The 670 is a bit slower r9 280x. So, I'd wait for the 800 series or the 300 series from AMD. No need to upgrade. Crysis 3 plays maxed out on a 670, so no need to replace it. IF you want the VERY BEST performace, get another 670.
yeah I have seen the sapphire r9 290 tri x they look good, but I cant help thinking another 670 will be a cheaper upgrade, but I am looking for a second evga 670 to go with my current one and so far I haven't had any luck? any ideas
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If you have the money get the r9 290x. I bought the r9 290 for 30% cheaper and only 6% less powerful and I can max out bf4 on a 64 player match at ~70 fps. I am using it with an i7 4770K oc'ed to 4.0 Ghz. Although the AMD cards are slightly less convenient, they pack more of a punch than NVIDEA. I'm not being a fanboy here though. The Nvidia cards are quieter and cooler. It just depends on what you can handle. You need lots of cooling for the r9 290x. The gtx 780 can handle itself with only a few fans. Your choice.
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Ok, I use the r9 290 with an i7 4770K oc'ed to 4.0 Ghz and I get ~70 fps on bf4 maxed out with 64 players solid. This is just what I have and I am very proud that I built this epic rig. Any questions? Ask away
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High end cards in the next generation won't be out for a long time. There isn't even word for when the low end 800 series will come out. I don't get how anyone can say just wait until it comes out because they don't know any time table. the 290x is a performs noticeably better than a 290x but has known overclock issues. As long as a high factory overclocked 290x is not much more ($100) than a 780 I would go with that, such as the tri x. Otherwise the 780 is better price for performance.
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I do agree with woltej1, but look at some benchmarks. The r9 290 still surpasses the gtx 780. If you have the money, go for the 290x.
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