What's a good GPU for around $200-$300

Kanye19899 · Aug 28, 2014

My current GPU is a Sapphire HD 7850 2gb and I'm planning to do dual monitor soon. My HD 7850 is a decent card, but it's starting to fade with most games I play, My budget would be about $200-$300 for a new GPU upgrade. So what would you guys recommend, the EVGA GTX 760 ACX SC looks good. I live in Australia if that helps

legend001523 · Aug 28, 2014

a r9 280 would be good http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280atdfd

predator-152 · Aug 28, 2014

R9 280 or R9 280x (more Memory) it's the best one you can find for that price range. I have the 280x and it's really good for all the new games with full hd and maximum specs (BF, AC, ...)

Kanye19899 · Aug 28, 2014

predator-152 :

Would it be good enough to run Crysis 3 at decent frames on High?

xtobymc · Aug 28, 2014

Another alternative to the R9 280 and 280x is the GTX 760. I have a couple of friends that use them, they're pretty good value for money. If you'd be willing to spend a little over $300, the GTX 770 is also another fantastic option. Personally (and this is just me), I've had much better experience with Nvidia GPU's, in terms of driver compatibility and temperatures.

Kanye19899 · Aug 28, 2014

predator-152 :

I am looking at the R9 280 right now, which brand would you recommend. The Sapphire R9 280 OC, the Asus R9 280 TOP edition, or the Gigabyte R9 280 OC?

predator-152 · Aug 28, 2014

Kanye19899 :

Here you can find the results of the R9 280X while running Crysis 3 at high settings:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-280x-r9-270x-r7-260x,3635-11.html

Hope this helps!

predator-152 · Aug 28, 2014

Kanye19899 :

I own the ASUS R9 280X DirectCU II TOP (3GB), and it works very well with performances and with the temperature.

Honestly, I think that all the R9 280 are good graphic cards, but as mentioned above, I suggest you the Asus R9 280 (maybe X if you can afford it)

Kanye19899 · Aug 29, 2014

predator-152 :

Kanye19899 :

I own the ASUS R9 280X DirectCU II TOP (3GB), and it works very well with performances and with the temperature.

Honestly, I think that all the R9 280 are good graphic cards, but as mentioned above, I suggest you the Asus R9 280 (maybe X if you can afford it)

The only Asus R9 280x near me is the Asus R9 280X DCT2 V2, is the bulkiness of it going to be a problem with it?

http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/R9280XDC23GD5V2/overview/

predator-152 · Aug 29, 2014

Which PC Case do you have? It depends on your PC Case size.

The Graphic Card's size is pretty large (11.2 " x 5.7 " x 1.5 " Inch).

Kanye19899 · Aug 29, 2014

predator-152 :

I have the Cougar Solution 67M3 mid tower case, and it holds up to 320mm in GPU size. So it should be able to hold it

predator-152 · Aug 29, 2014

Yes that shouldn't be a problem

The graphic card size is 285mm.

Just make sure that your PSU has at least 2 PCI-E 16x power cables free and you're ok.

Kanye19899 · Aug 29, 2014

predator-152 :

I'm a tad bit confused now, will I need 2x 8pin connectors to power the gpu?

predator-152 · Aug 29, 2014

Yes you need the additional power as specified on the website: http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/R9280XDC2T3GD5V2/specifications/

"additional 8+8 pin PCIe power required"

Kanye19899 · Aug 29, 2014

predator-152 :

Ok, so referring to http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-specifications-atx-reference,3061-12.html Its gonna be 2x 8pin connectors for the R9 280x DC2T V2 to work

predator-152 · Aug 29, 2014

Yes that's right

Kanye19899 · Aug 29, 2014

predator-152 :

Thanks for all your help man,

What's a good GPU for around $200-$300

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