Gtx 780 vs R9 290x + Build Review

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Hers My Build -- http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3qgjA -- Which i will be getting next week

My question is what graphics card should i get,Im not going to SLI or Crossfirex so thats why i chose the 650 watt powersupply (Before anyone asks)

In my Budget i can get a GTX 780 but i can streach out a little and get the R9 290x

I really like the physx and Shadowplay of Nvidia cards but i can get a R9 290x if i spend a $100 More or should i cut back on some parts and get the 780Ti is it worth?

I will be gaming on a single 1080 60Hz monitor (Coming from consloes so Thats enough for me)

Please dont say that the Amd cards run Hot i checked online and the Tri-X version runs 65 degress at full loads and 780 runs at 55 degress at full load so it doesnt bother me as i will water cool the cards later with a NZXT KRAKEN X40. (As i will be overclocking the cards)

In my country The prices are as follows --
Gtx cards are of the ASUS Direct CU 2 OC
R9 cards are of the Sapphire TRI-X OC
Gtx 780 -- $700
Gtx 780 Ti -- $1000
R9 290 -- $615
R9 290x -- $800
 
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for a single 1080p monitor either the 290/780 will be plenty, especially after an overclock. both are great cards, the gk110 does overclock much better though. i would stay away from the kraken g10, there are plenty of reviews that show it does a worse job at cooling down the mosfets and vrms than even the amd/nvidia reference coolers.

if those are the prices in your country, just get the sapphire tri-x 290, its a great card with lots of bang for buck. if you really want to overclock like crazy get an evga 780 classified.
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Im going to be using the nzxt G10 bracket and it has a fan in it so that should take care of the Vram.Thanks
 
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I do tht on the vrms but still you think tht the 780 will be enough cause i really like physx n most games i play will be nvidia based like watch dogs,batman etc etc.Will i get 60+ fps in ultra
 
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for a single 1080p monitor either the 290/780 will be plenty, especially after an overclock. both are great cards, the gk110 does overclock much better though. i would stay away from the kraken g10, there are plenty of reviews that show it does a worse job at cooling down the mosfets and vrms than even the amd/nvidia reference coolers.

if those are the prices in your country, just get the sapphire tri-x 290, its a great card with lots of bang for buck. if you really want to overclock like crazy get an evga 780 classified.
 
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Thnx man ill stick with the coolers the cards come in and i will get the 780 for its overclocking potential.Really helped so thanks again:)
 
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you dont have to shy away from the 290, they still overclock good, its just gk110 has incredible amount of headroom. i have my 780 classy running 1.3ghz on the stock max voltage(1.212v, up from 1.150v) and i stay under 80c. with the classy voltage tool i could go as high as 1.35v on the core but i would need a waterblock and a good water loop to get anywhere near that.
 
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