What to pair with my i5

MatTech

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I5 4670k. I was thinking r9 280x. But the 7950 is so much cheaper. I don't care if it's old, I just want good FPS for cheap. I want mantle support too. BF4 and Minecraft shaders.
 


R9 280 = 7950
R9 280x = 7970 ghz edition with slightly lower clocks

That would be why the 280x is more expensive.

 

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So what would you go with for cheap?
 
Depends on your budget, the price difference and if you want maximum performance that might max that budget.

If you can afford it and want the max performance for your dollar the 280x would fit that bill. If the 7950 fits your budget better, then it's a good buy. If both are affordable to you and the price difference is under $100, I'd get the 280x.