Which GPU Should I use?

Danny Moody · Jun 30, 2014

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 5 $147.99
Processor: Intel i5-4690k $239.99

GPU:

Ram: G-skill 8 GB 2x4 $79.99

HHD: WD Black Series 1 TB 7200 RPM $79.99

SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 256 GB $144.99

Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 $139.99

Power Supply: Antec HCG 620M $79.99
Other Components: Coolermaster Evo 212 CPU Fan $34.99
DVD Drive: $19.99

EVGA GTX 780 ti Superclocked $692.99
or
2 x r9 290x in crossfire $599.99

Let me know what you think, and please provide links if you have them.

Andrew Buck · Jun 30, 2014

2 R9 290x's in crossfire is much more than $599.99. That would run you over $1000. I would say that the 780 Ti superclocked would work well

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487001 (Free watchdogs too

) It is more than $619, though. Take note of that.

CrispyChips · Jun 30, 2014

Crossfired 290x's will be a great deal more powerful than a single 780 Ti but will that PSU isnt built to handle them

290x's recommend a 700watt PSU with 42Amps on the 12volt rail supplied by 8+6pin cables. While the Antec supplies 48amps over a 12v rail through 2x6+2 pin cables.

Danny Moody · Jun 30, 2014

Andrew Buck :

whoops. I meant 2x r9 290s, not the 290x.

but, I think i'm looking at this instead.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202079&cm_re=r9_290x-_-14-202-079-_-Product

iceclock · Jun 30, 2014

1gtx 780ti would be best bet.

http://www.legitreviews.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-780-ti-vs-amd-radeon-r9-290x-at-4k-ultra-hd_130055/4

as you see clearly the 780gtx ti is faster than the 290x.

Andrew Buck · Jun 30, 2014

The GTX 780 Ti is probably going to be better in most games, but it is $200 more. I would say it is up to you and what you can fit into your budget. If you have the money, I would say a 780 Ti is good considering all of the nVidia optimized games. A 290x won't disappoint, either.

iceclock · Jun 30, 2014

if you cannot afford the 780ti than the 290x will be great as well.

http://techgage.com/article/amd-radeon-r9-290x-nvidia-geforce-gtx-780-ti-review/3/

as you see both are close in performance. so either one you get will get u great performance obviously for your buck the 290x seems like a better deal i must agree

iceclock · Jun 30, 2014

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