XFX Radeon R9 280X vs. ASUS Radeon R9 270X

generallol · May 15, 2014

Hiya,

The GPU is the last thing I need in my build however I'm a bit stuck on what to get. I have around $330 AUD but want the best performance for my buck (hopefully cheap haha).

From what I see, benchmarks for most FPS are higher on the ASUS 270X Direct CU 2GB?

I'm new to all this so if someone could help me out and explain what is better for what. I'm going to be casual gaming and surfing the web really that's all.

Thanks

Sakkura · May 15, 2014

The 280X has higher performance. The Asus cooler is probably a bit better than the XFX cooler, so combined with the lower power consumption of the 270X, the Asus card is probably somewhat quieter.

Robert Pankiw · May 15, 2014

You can check out the 280 benchmark on account of it including the 270x and the 280x.

Long story short, you can max out many games at 1080p and get playable frame rates using the 270x. Keep in mind, the 270 is the same as the 270x, aside from lower clock speeds. If you don't want to OC, get a 270x, otherwise, (of if you get a factory OC) get the 270.

generallol · May 15, 2014

Sakkura :

Robert Pankiw :

I don't think I'll OC as my CPU isn't OCable either. I don't plan to upgrade for a while so want something that will last me a while.

Wouldn't it be worth it if I just get the r9 270x and OC that rather than getting the 280x? Appreciate the help

Tradesman1 · May 15, 2014

I'd go the 270X over the 270

CTurbo · May 15, 2014

The 280x is a good bit better than the 270x. I would go with that depending on price the difference.

Robert Pankiw · May 17, 2014

The 280X is around $150 AUD more than the 270X, depending on model / sales at the time. For myself, I'd look into the Gigabyte Windforce cards, but unfortunately, they are out of your price bracket.

There is, however, an XFX 280X for $329 AUD. It's clocked 150MHz lower than the Gigabyte card, but it's still a 280X card.

I didn't check if things are in stock, by the way. That will change recommendations, obviously.

generallol · May 17, 2014

Robert Pankiw :

If I had the money, I'd be looking at a Titan or some shit haha. Unfortunately I'm just wanting opinions on the two I listed above in OP.

Tradesman1 · May 17, 2014

Between the 270X and the 280X, if it's in the budget, then for sure go 280X

generallol · May 18, 2014

Tradesman1 :

It's in budget, but I'm looking to save as much money as I can, without sacrificing MUCH performance.

Tradesman1 · May 18, 2014

Comes down to being your call, both are good cards, you'll have to decide if you wish to spend the addittional for the 280X

CTurbo · May 18, 2014

It's in budget, but I'm looking to save as much money as I can, without sacrificing MUCH performance.[/quotes]

Depends on the other parts you have. I would cut back in other areas in order to fit in the 280x. Getting the 270x IS sacrificing performance.

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