What's better a more powerful GPU or monitor and a less powerful gpu?

VenomXTV

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Hey Tom's Hardware Community, Should I get a 280x or a 270x and a 1080p ips monitor Currently I'm using the Intel hd4000 on a 19" Dell 1440x900 monitor.I'll be mostly gaming but also be doing some video editing/recording and programming Thanks a ton!
 
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well considering hes not a Graphics enthusiast he wont really need to upgrade much as long as his specs are above that of the Playstation 4 or Xbox One- forgive me guys for saying it that way. i feel all dirty inside just for thinking it. anyway the 270x gives almost as good as the gtx760 and is for father the GTX 580. and could last him a long time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4ajiun9z6s


ps. I agree with Pr3di but it depends on you man.

varun_02

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if you go with 270x with the new monitor you will be able to play games on 1080 but it will not be future proof,
But if you go with a 280x which is a powerful card than 270x , you may be loosing out on monitor.
But it will be future proof as it can handle games better than 270x i the future.
You can upgrade your monitor later.
 

varun_02

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Get a r270 now and then again spend money on a gpu one year later.
No point.
 

Pr3di

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Well, if you buy an R9 270(X) and monitor now, you will need a new GPU sooner rather than later. And you will lose on the GPU when trying to sell it.

I would get the R9 280x now (you have the guarantee of the horsepower), and the new monitor when possible.
 

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well considering hes not a Graphics enthusiast he wont really need to upgrade much as long as his specs are above that of the Playstation 4 or Xbox One- forgive me guys for saying it that way. i feel all dirty inside just for thinking it. anyway the 270x gives almost as good as the gtx760 and is for father the GTX 580. and could last him a long time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4ajiun9z6s


ps. I agree with Pr3di but it depends on you man.
 
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