780 TI or 290x for triple 1920x1200

porkfried · Jan 28, 2014

I'm upgrading my graphics card from a single 7970 to probably a high end 780 ti like msi gaming or evga superclocked/classified, or maybe a 290x. I have triple 1920x1200 monitors. I was considering crossfiring the 7970 with a 280x but I'm a bit scared off by reports of stutter or benchmarks not matching reality. I'd also rather not upgrade my ps (silver 760). Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I'll be using this mostly for gaming... no coin mining. CPU is OC 2500k for now.

Thanks!

nashdes001 · Jan 28, 2014

definitely gtx 780 ti. It has more power than 290x
and crossfiring is done with same series card i guess :s

LtRoyalShrimp · Jan 28, 2014

I would go with a R9-290X. More vram and bigger bandwidth is better for hi-res gaming. I would go for the Sapphire R9-290X tri-oc.

-Shrimp

minerva330 · Jan 28, 2014

I agree with shrimp, and be the first to tell you I am not an AMD GPU fan boy 9 times out of 10 I go with Nvidia but I think for this particular application a 290X is better suited.

First, the 780Ti and the 290x perform fairly similarly on paper...http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-290X-vs-GeForce-GTX-780-Ti The Ti definitly comes out a bit ahead but by no means destroys

Second, the 290X has more vram, a wider memory bus and is less expensive (even with the shortages) when compared to a Ti and that's what you need for higher res/multiple monitors.

NoOneLt · Jan 28, 2014

+1 for R9 290X. And single card of this is only option for Your PSU. To CF 2x280X You would need >850W PSU. So go single 290X they perform better in Your situation, custom cooled of course.

NoOneLt · Jan 28, 2014

@nashdes001 Not necessary the same, http://wccftech.com/amd-radeon-r9-280x-compatible-hd-7970-crossfire-mode-r9-270x-compatible-hd-7870-ghz/ But is assume it is because they based on the same chip-set.

@porkfried Check this vid (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWnbEHMLRog) maybe You will get more info on CF.

porkfried · Jan 28, 2014

Adding a custom cooler brings the 290x to same price as 780 ti. Does it still dominate?

NoOneLt · Jan 28, 2014

Custom i mean not reference one (not some custom water cooling or something), at least in my country R9 290X 4GB is about 100USD cheaper than 780ti 3GB.

porkfried · Jan 28, 2014

currently at Newegg the 780 ti is cheaper or the same price as a 290x with a custom cooler, around seven hundred bucks

NoOneLt · Jan 28, 2014

Then 780Ti seems to be a better option

BTW 780Ti also custom cooled?

porkfried · Jan 28, 2014

780 ti's and 290x are custom cooled....

780ti custom cooled are:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487003
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125489
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127770

290x custom cooled are:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125499
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127773
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150696

NoOneLt · Jan 28, 2014

I would go EVGA or MSI 780Ti then.

FPSer89 · Jan 28, 2014

Unfortunately, Newegg is the worst place to shop for the 290X. You can get the ASUS R9290X-DC2OC-4GD5 for $580 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSY1TBK if you can wait 2-4 weeks. Personally, I think waiting and saving $150 is worth it.

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