Gigabyte R9 280x, how good is it?

jgamer06 · Feb 12, 2014

Basically I got this card for £217, does anyone have it? Know what it's like etc?

Here's the link -
http://www.dabs.com/products/gigabyte-amd-radeon-r9-280x-1050mhz-3gb-pci-express-3-0-hdmi-inc-battlefield-4-9528.html?q=r9%20280x&src=16

jgamer06 · Feb 12, 2014

I have done research on this card by the way, but I just don't totally trust big reviewing websites!

Andrew Buck · Feb 12, 2014

The 280X isn't really worth it right now, it is basically a 7970 GHz Edition overclocked a tiny bit. It isn't really much better, but for 302 pounds, you can get a 290X or 780, depends on your system and have a great experience. I think that the 280X is a very good choice, but you should wait for a price drop.

Andrew Buck · Feb 12, 2014

http://gpuboss.com/graphics-card/Radeon-R9-280X Going against the 270X (my card), the 780, the 770, the 290, the 760, the 680, and specs.

verma1891 · Feb 12, 2014

R9 280x is comparable to the gtx 770. The gigabyte version is one of the best. It is more than adequate for gaming at 1080p and can handle things at 2560x1600 resolution or even more(depending on what you play). If you got this card at 217, then trust me it is a really sweet deal because it typically sells at 240+.

photonboy · Feb 12, 2014

It's a great card.
Of course a card that cost a lot more money is better, but that card can handle most games at MAX/1080p at 60FPS. For the ones it can't, just tweak the settings.

SKYRIM, for example will run at over 60FPS so a better graphics card won't even matter there (unless you have GPU-intensive MODS).

Your CPU also affects performance. An FX-4100 for example, will run many games slower than an i5-4570.

jgamer06 · Feb 12, 2014

Thanks for all your replys!

Yeh I have got it for £217 (gb pounds) and now it costs £260 - £290 so got it quite cheap!
Just wondering what it's noise and temps are like really though, for this particular GIGABYTE version?

verma1891 · Feb 12, 2014

jgamer06 :

It is a bit on the louder side (45 dba) under load.
Runs cool, max temps abt 70C
More details-http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/R9_280X_OC/30.html

jgamer06 · Feb 12, 2014

Ah I've heard before that this card can be loud! Hopefully won't be loud enough to be annoying but guess that's what headphones are for!

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