Doubts about Nvidia Asus GTX 780 vs Radeon ASUS R9 290

Branko Komit · Jun 27, 2014

Hi guys!I need your opinion!I have bought intel i7 4770k proccesor CPU,16 GB Corsair DDR3 RAM,hibryd drive SSHD Seagate 1 TB,mother board gigabite ultra durable 4.But when it comes to graphic card i don't know what to do.My doubts are ASUS R9 290 4 GD 5 or ASUS Nvidia GTX 780 3GB.Please tell me your opinions!

TechyInAZ · Jun 27, 2014

I would choose the GTX 780, R9 290 takes more power and runs hotter than gtx 780.

Guest · Jun 27, 2014

I have decided to go for the 780 over the 290. But then I only have a 600 Watt PSU and am pushing the power envelope a bit. If I had a better PSU I may have gone for a non-reference 290 if I could get one significantly cheaper than the 780.

Embra · Jun 27, 2014

TechyInAZ :

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http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/05/19/asus_radeon_r9_290_directcu_ii_oc_video_card_review/9#.U62mcfldWL0

kalijaga · Jul 4, 2014

PSU for top end GPUs are usually running at least 650w. This is to keep power delivery stable even at max load.
One 290 should be good if it has a good cooling solution. Later can add another card for CF.

good luck.

JUICEhunter · Jul 4, 2014

Here is a PNY 780ti OC card 980/1046 base boost MHZ (one of the faster stock OCs) for $620 with watch dogs and 16gb flash drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133526&cm_re=780ti_oc-_-14-133-526-_-Product

I had 780 for 2 weeks before I had this card and there is a big difference especially with your beastly i7

GizmoMKD · Jul 4, 2014

i was in same situation as you, and i decide to buy r9 290x instead gtx 780. And im happy now that i get amd card instead nVidia after long nVidia usage of previous cards.

renz496 · Jul 4, 2014

Embra :

on power consumption side the 290X slightly use more power. but temperature only much better on the 290X because it was using Asus DCII cooler while the 780 is based on reference cooler.

kalijaga · Jul 5, 2014

Most aftermarket coolers will dump most heat inside the case, which will mean that either a 290 or 780 will heat up the case fast. I have the MSI TF 780 in SLI and I have to limit the temp target at 75C. Otherwise, both card will reach the maximum temp 80C+ running max load. I assume the TF 290/290x will do the same but just higher temp.
A case with a good airflow will be important for aftermarket cooler and esp. SLI/CF.

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