R9 270X or GTX 760 or R9 280X

DaRealPranav · Apr 16, 2014

Hello all
I am looking to buy a new GPU for my PC because I believe my GTX 650 Ti Boost is not going to keep up with my expectations anymore. I have a budget of 26K INR and so the top 3 GPUs that fit in are the GTX 760 , R9 270X , or the R9 280X. The question is which one is more VFM for me ?
I can get a
270X with 4GB RAM And 120GB Intel 530 SSD/
760 with 120GB SSD/
280X
At the same price.
Which one will be better for me ?
My rig -
Intel i5 3570K w/CM Hyper 212 EVO
Corsair XMS3 4GB RAM
ASRock Z77 Extreme3
CM HAF XB
WD GREEN 500GB
SeaSonic X850
LG GH24NS95

Joseph DeGarmo · Apr 16, 2014

The R9-280X will perform the best out of those three options. Alternatively, you could get a GTX 770.

pfunkmd · Apr 16, 2014

I agree the 280x is the best or like Joseph said you could get the gtx 770 if the price is the same

rolli59 · Apr 16, 2014

For the upgrade to be visually pleasing then the 280X out of those cards as stated above. Any less it will lack the wow factor.

guanyu210379 · Apr 16, 2014

R9 280x + 4GB RAM + 120GB Intel 530 is the best if you can afford it ^^
Just kidding

SSD will not get any extra fps in games but will make your PC feels more responsive. Get it only if you really have the money.
I saw also that you have only 4GB RAM, an extra 8 (2x4) or 4 ()2x2 GB more RAM should bring also quite a lot.

If you can do some replaning, I would suggest to get 4 or 8 GB more RAM (not GPU RAM)+R9 280x, and postpone the SSD.
This should be the better upgrade for you.

DaRealPranav · Apr 16, 2014

First of all , Thanks all for quick responses.
Alright , So I'm guessing the 280X is my way to go. Guys can you recommend be the better variant among these ones ?
Seller site -http://www.primeabgb.com/computers/buy-online-graphic-card-video-card.html?gpu_chip=462

DaRealPranav · Apr 16, 2014

Oh BTW I cant get a GTX 770 in my money , creepy nvidia is selling it far more expensive here.

rolli59 · Apr 16, 2014

I would go with the Sapphire DualX just because it is cheaper, some of the other cards may get 1-3FPS better performance out of the box but can be matched with simple OC on the Sapphire.

DaRealPranav · Apr 16, 2014

I was leaning towards the ASUS variant because it seems cooler and since my previous GPU ( 650TiBE) had a DC2 which was great cooling. What are the differences between the two ?

rolli59 · Apr 16, 2014

It is another good choice price wise, either and you can not go wrong. The Asus has a little higher clock.

DaRealPranav · Apr 16, 2014

Really thanks for your help. Might have been easy for you but I had spent 2 days on thinking what to buy and it took a lot to save the money, really.

rolli59 · Apr 16, 2014

Glad we could help but the main thing is that you are selecting a card from respectable manufacturer.

DaRealPranav · Apr 16, 2014

Just another question , will it be enough for dual 1080p monitors ? And is it possible ( dual 1080p monitors , Dell S2240L ) ?

rolli59 · Apr 16, 2014

It will run them presuming you will be gaming on one and run something else on the other one.

DaRealPranav · Apr 16, 2014

That means dual 1080p monitors on a S2240L is possible ? Its got a HDMI and VGA only , you sure right ?

rolli59 · Apr 16, 2014

Yes it is.

JR1988 · Apr 16, 2014

I would love to have any R9 sick as hell performance lol

DaRealPranav · Apr 16, 2014

^LOL
Thanks rolli.

Joseph DeGarmo · Apr 16, 2014

The R9-280X can handle even triple-monitor resolutions in games as Radeon cards are good at multi-monitor configurations. So yes, you can play games using up to three monitors on the R9-280X if you wanted to. AMD Eyefinity has matured more than Nvidia Surround.

guanyu210379 · Apr 17, 2014

Yes you can play with 3 monitors.
But, 1 single R9 280x can not handle e.g. BF4 properly on 3 full-HD monitors with everything maxed.
You must play with the settings (reducing the graphic quality e.g. no AA, lowering texture details, etc. ) to get it running smoothly on 3 monitors.

DaRealPranav · Apr 17, 2014

I'd try a CF by the end of the year , and then try for a dual or triple monitor then. Or maybe I'll try a 1440p monitor.

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