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R9 290 vs GTX 780

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April 25, 2014 7:51:40 AM

which is powerful for gaming?

More about : 290 gtx 780

a b 4 Gaming
April 25, 2014 7:53:52 AM

They're about the same. Power consumption and cooling would be the major differences. But generally, depending on the game, both GPUs can out perform each other.
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April 25, 2014 7:54:59 AM

enemy1g said:
They're about the same. Power consumption and cooling would be the major differences. But generally, depending on the game, both GPUs can out perform each other.


Hitman Absolution, Watch dogs, FSX, NFS rivals
What about them
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April 25, 2014 7:55:11 AM

both are about the same. i'd choose the r9 290 only with a custom cooler.
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April 25, 2014 7:59:15 AM

laviniuc said:
both are about the same. i'd choose the r9 290 only with a custom cooler.


I don't play games a lot. But i play some games like Hitman absolution, watch dogs, and those latest NFS racing games

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April 25, 2014 8:10:26 AM

What resolution? Those cards are fine for 1080p to 1440p for those games.

Hitman doesn't have any technologies exclusive to AMD or Nvidia that I'm aware of (e.g. TresFX or PhysX)
FSX won't even begin to challenge either card
NFS rivals is the same, and even though a demanding game, won't stress either card except on multiple monitors

290 costs more on electric bill and pours a lot more heat into your computer, so that is a consideration. Other than that, the cards are the same for your uses. If you end up playing a PhysX title, you'll miss out unless you have an Nvidia card (unless you hack your AMD). It will likely come down to preference and price. Good luck!
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April 25, 2014 8:51:50 AM

Rally0078 said:
laviniuc said:
both are about the same. i'd choose the r9 290 only with a custom cooler.


I don't play games a lot. But i play some games like Hitman absolution, watch dogs, and those latest NFS racing games



Why are you getting a a top level graphics card if you don't game much?

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April 25, 2014 8:57:10 AM

Just to overkill. im gonna buy the R9 290X
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