GPU for 1080p setup

ScottyOldPc · Jun 4, 2014

I have just finished building my pc based around a i5 4670k with a z87 mobo, I have a 27" monitor running on 1080p, my next purchase is a GPU, is it worth going for a R9 280x on this resolution or would a R9 270x do ok? I play a lot of games, need something silent with good graphics, what do you think please?

ss202sl · Jun 4, 2014

a R9 280x would be a better choice for higher frame rates at high settings. It really depends on what games you play, what settings, and budget.

RobCrezz · Jun 4, 2014

280x or GTX 770.

n3cw4rr10r · Jun 4, 2014

R9 280X or GTX 770 4gb is you can afford it

delellod123 · Jun 4, 2014

Asus R9 280X DirectCU II OC. Review on TOMS
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-280x-third-party-round-up,3655-5.html

ChrisR83 · Jun 4, 2014

i agree the 280x or 770 would be great cards for you. nvidia has allot of goodies, shadowplay ect. amd will give you more power for the money, they are both very close when it comes to performance, it just depends on the game. You can’t really go wrong with these two cards, just get the card that offers what you are looking for, and is within your budget.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1037?vs=1041

Dylzan · Jun 4, 2014

n3cw4rr10r :

The GTX 770 2GB would be fine.

n3cw4rr10r · Jun 4, 2014

That 4gb will come in handy in future games.

Dylzan · Jun 4, 2014

n3cw4rr10r :

This discussion has been had before, the extra VRAM will only be used in "future games" and by then the GPU won't be powerful enough to have VRAM intensive settings enabled. Watch Dogs maxes out the 2GB VRAM but it is badly optimised, and 4GB makes no difference.

ScottyOldPc · Jun 4, 2014

I play a lot of FPS, games like tomb raider and car racing games. My budget is around £250/$400. I am a bit of a silence freak though, my mate had a sapphire Toxic, I'd smash one of those with a hammer, sounds like a vacuum cleaner, any tips on a quiet GPU??

Dylzan · Jun 4, 2014

ScottyOldPc :

Which Sapphire Toxic? The new 280X Toxic with the Tri-X cooler is almost silent.
You could get an R9 280 Strix from Asus, though you'll pay a premium for the 0db fan mode.

n3cw4rr10r · Jun 4, 2014

For $400 you can pick up a R9 290.

Dylzan · Jun 4, 2014

n3cw4rr10r :

In the UK, if he's there, the cheapest 290 with a decent cooler is £300

n3cw4rr10r · Jun 4, 2014

Dylzan :

That sucks.

ScottyOldPc · Jun 4, 2014

Cool, given loads to think about, thanks guys....

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