GTX 770 or Open Box R9 290X

CraftedElements · Aug 2, 2014

So recently I built my new gaming rig, and the only thing I was missing is the graphics card, and now I have the money to afford one.

My rig's specs are as follows:
CPU: i7 4790k
Mobo: Asrock Z97 Extreme 4
PSU: Corsair CX 750M
Ram: 2x4gb 1600mhz

I'm looking to spend 400$ max for my GPU, and I have the following GPU's to chose from:
GTX770
R9 280x
Open box R9 290x

I would purchase the 2 year warranty with the open box 290x.

I'm looking for pure performance, for the latest games and video editing/streaming.

Some of the games I want to play:

MOST IMPORTANT GAME: Arma III

FarCry series
BF4
CoD Ghosts
GW2
Titanfall

Thanks in advance!

Armo1000 · Aug 2, 2014

Definitely the r9 290x

TechyInAZ · Aug 2, 2014

I'd get the r9 290X, only because it has a warranty. If it didn't then I'd choose the GTX 770 so as not to risk a bad open box graphics card.

oxiide · Aug 2, 2014

Monitor? No point in taking a risk with the R9 290X if you're gaming at 1080p and 60 Hz like most.

Armo1000 · Aug 2, 2014

TechyInAZ :

Yes i agree get the r9 only if it comes along with a warranty.. other wise go with the gtx

TechyInAZ · Aug 2, 2014

oxiide :

Good point, especially since the r9 290X doesn't have DirectX 12 support unlike the GTX 770.

oxiide · Aug 2, 2014

TechyInAZ :

Can you cite a source for that? From what I can tell, all Nvidia GPUs from Fermi onward and all AMD HD 7000 and R-series GPUs will be compatible with DX12.

http://www.amd.com/en-us/press-releases/Pages/amd-demonstrates-2014mar20.aspx
http://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2014/03/20/directx-12/

My recommendation is very comfortably the R9 280X at 1080p. The 770 offers very little for its higher price.

TechyInAZ · Aug 2, 2014

oh, I didn't know that, all I've heard is that r9 and r7s won't be supporting dx12.

Jay Lavistria · Aug 2, 2014

I heard the Keplers will not be taking full advantage of the DX12 system.
They will run in half compatability.

Maxwell will begin with DX12.
And I think they're taking out FXAA on maxwell.

oxiide · Aug 2, 2014

Jay Lavistria :

Again, source?

I'm not sure what the relevance of this is. If your choice is between half-support and no support (and I'm not convinced either is true), what practical use is that to a buyer today? If no video cards available today completely support DX12, how long will it take before there is an installed user base for DX12 to actually be put to use by developers?

CraftedElements · Aug 2, 2014

I don't know if this makes a difference, but I plan on using 2 monitors, both at 1080p and streaming while playing my games

I'm also trying to get at least 3 years out of this rig

TechyInAZ · Aug 2, 2014

CraftedElements :

I game and watch videos on both of my monitors with my little i5 2410M and GT 540M so it shouldn't matter.

maxalge · Aug 2, 2014

CraftedElements :

The 290x is the optimal choice, just make sure it is not the vanilla cooler version.

CraftedElements · Aug 2, 2014

It's the MSI one with dual fans

maxalge · Aug 2, 2014

CraftedElements :

I'm partial to msi myself. =)

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