XFX r9 280 or Asus GTX 760?

Nabeel_nabs · May 9, 2014

As above, the xfx doesn't have any reviews. I'll be using it for a dual monitor setup, one screen will be gaming and the other will be for firefox,maybe watching a video(doubt this though). They're similarly priced. Is they're much difference between the two, other than the r9 280 having more ram, I can't find any comparison+benchmarks for it either.

EDIT-Here's the links:
XFX R9 280-http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-amd-radeon-r9-280-827mhz-3gb-pci-e-3-0-hdmi-dd-core-edition-9BSW.html
Asus GTX 760-http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DBPKEOI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Beezy · May 9, 2014

The 280x will be better for multiple monitors because of that vram.

Deleted member 1300495 · May 9, 2014

Go with the MSI 280 or an Asus 280 as they will get you the most bang for your buck

Damn_Rookie · May 9, 2014

Beezy :

It's a 280 he's talking about, not a 280X. I made the same mistake when I first read it as well

Too conditioned to seeing 280X

Nabeel_nabs · May 9, 2014

Yep its the 280...Is it still the better choice? I've heard/read that XFX are a good brand and they have a lifetime warranty? I've also added the links to the OP.

Deleted member 1300495 · May 9, 2014

That lifetime warranty has a billion lines of fine print with all the conditions and terms of the "lifetime warranty." I would go with a better know gpu brand like asus or msi or gigabyte, you can trust their products quality. The only thing I know about XFX is that they make pretty good psus

schau314 · May 9, 2014

I think if going new then the 760 is good, but either is fine for your use. For used go for one that has not voided the warranty and is a fair value. If you can find a gtx 670 or 660 ti, or a 7950 for around 150 or less used locally with a warranty that is viable that would be my choice.

Damn_Rookie · May 9, 2014

Nabeel_nabs :

They're going to perform reasonably similarly, the 280 essentially being a re-badged 7950 Boost. As they cost the same, it's probably worth taking into account the free games on offer; the AMD one comes with 3 of your choice from a selection. I thought nVidia cards were meant to be coming with Watch_Dogs, but it looks like Amazon in the UK is not running the offer (they're not one of the 'where to buy' places listed on nVidia's UK site).

Take a look at the games on offer with the AMD card, and if any appeal to you, I'd say go with the 280.

Nabeel_nabs · May 9, 2014

Besides murder soul suspect and watchdogs,I've either played or own the other games...The msi twin frozr version of the 760 can be bought at the same price. I'm not going to be gaming for another 2 weeks, if they're similar I guess I'll wait for a better brand 280 or a price drop in the 760...

schau314 · May 9, 2014

Just to state my opinion and my pursuasion, I recently found a gtx 760 for 160 on craigslist. Works great no complaints, you may be able to scoop a nice deal if you can find one with a warranty locally.

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