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August 25, 2014 5:10:12 PM

I am looking for a cheaper (preferably under $450) Graphics card that can handle a 4k monitor (and an extra 1440p monitor) and minor 4k video editing (occasional). I do not want to do SLI (I have things I cannot sacrifice taking up my slots). The only gaming I plan to do is 1440p gaming high/ultra settings, want at least 45+ fps. Is there a card in my price range that can support this? If not, what card do you, the forum, recommend?

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August 25, 2014 5:14:36 PM

r9 290 is your best option unless you want to wait for the 780 6gb card to have a price drop.
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August 25, 2014 5:21:33 PM

ruecklm14 said:
r9 290 is your best option unless you want to wait for the 780 6gb card to have a price drop.


Wait for the 6 GB to have a price drop or wait for the 3GB to price drop? Is there a huge performance difference?
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August 25, 2014 5:23:31 PM

The r9 290 is as good as the 780 with more vram so editing on 4k and gaming on 1440p will be better. You will be able to game on 1440p with 3gb of vram though but I think the 290 is the best option for your budget.
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August 25, 2014 5:24:53 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Yep, an R9 290 sounds like the one thing that matches your demands at this point. I own it, although I'm far from 4K resolution, I don't think you'll be disappointed. The Tri-X version of it is 420 dollars on Newegg, link above.

Also, the R9 290 Tri-X is a little bit better than the GTX 780, but I don't know about the 6 GB version as it may help with your resolution, but I doubt you need that much VRAM. Either ways, both of them are waaay more expensive than the R9.

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August 25, 2014 5:37:49 PM

the amd cards are your best option, they scale the best to higher resolutions. either the 290 or 290x will be good.

the 780 and 290 are about the same (note: about), the 290x is better, then the 780ti is the best. this is at 1080p, at 4k id think itd be more 780<290<780ti<290x. thats just speculation so dont quote me
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August 25, 2014 5:40:36 PM

jshoop said:
the amd cards are your best option, they scale the best to higher resolutions. either the 290 or 290x will be good.

the 780 and 290 are about the same (note: about), the 290x is better, then the 780ti is the best. this is at 1080p, at 4k id think itd be more 780<290<780ti<290x. thats just speculation so dont quote me


The 780 ti and 290x are pretty much identical at 4k and for 1440p the 780 ti is better but yeah, he should get the 290.
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August 25, 2014 5:53:28 PM

The R290 will do 1440p but it Takes two to push 4K. Just a reminder.
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August 25, 2014 5:56:50 PM

Sorry to say so, from my experience of gaming on 4k with 780ti 2-way SLI. There's pretty much nothing can bring perfect 2160p performance at consumer's grade. For the gpu speed of 290x and 780ti, they are sufficient but vram aren't even close. For video editing and rendering, it really depends on what level of work you are talking about.

If you just can't wait to dive into 4k, try to set a custom loop with 2 290x or 780ti will be your best choice. OC your memory clock speed help slightly.
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August 25, 2014 6:02:51 PM

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Sorry to say so, from my experience of gaming on 4k with 780ti 2-way SLI. There's pretty much nothing can bring perfect 2160p performance at consumer's grade. For the gpu speed of 290x and 780ti, they are sufficient but vram aren't even close. For video editing and rendering, it really depends on what level of work you are talking about.


It's not intense work, just my old GPU is starting to fall behind a bit, and I need something that I won't have to immediately replace when I get into more 4k stuff. But I'm not even considering 4k gaming, just 1440p. I mostly work in After Effects, Premiere Pro and sometimes Cinema 4D.
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August 25, 2014 9:46:46 PM

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likes0079 said:
Sorry to say so, from my experience of gaming on 4k with 780ti 2-way SLI. There's pretty much nothing can bring perfect 2160p performance at consumer's grade. For the gpu speed of 290x and 780ti, they are sufficient but vram aren't even close. For video editing and rendering, it really depends on what level of work you are talking about.


It's not intense work, just my old GPU is starting to fall behind a bit, and I need something that I won't have to immediately replace when I get into more 4k stuff. But I'm not even considering 4k gaming, just 1440p. I mostly work in After Effects, Premiere Pro and sometimes Cinema 4D.

Than 2x290s or 2x780Tis will definitely do the job.
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