R9 290 vs R9 290x or any other

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

Hi! I'm buying a new monitor for gaming (MX279H) and I was going to buy a graphics card later. But then I thought, why not buy both now? I'm not quite sure wether if the R9 290x is worth the price, or if I should just get the R9 290. If I get any of those, I'll get the MSI Twin Frozr one because I heard that it is great, and I like its design and color (my case is red/windowed). I'm just not sure if I should get the card now, or wait 1~2 months. How much do you think the price will drop? Until when do you think the R9 290 will be able to max out (with AA) games? Do you think it will max out GTA 5 when it comes out? All this on 1080.
Thanks!

TheMagicalWallaby · Sep 1, 2014

Both of these can max out any game at 1920x1080p. As for prices, no one can tell.

If you have to get one now, get the 290 as the 290x isn't worth it at all for your resolution.

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

How about future games? Do you think it will be able to max out GTA 5 when it comes out?

legend001523 · Sep 1, 2014

yes, the r9 290x will be better as it comes in 4gb whereas the 290 doesn't I think, the extra vram will help in future games and it should max out gta V on 1080p, but what cpu do you own

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

I have an I7 3770K 4,3Ghz. The R9 290 does have 4GB DDR5.

legend001523 · Sep 1, 2014

Then you should get ultra on either card, if you can afford the r9 290x you should get it, make sure it's a aftermarket one though, and it'll last longer than the r9 290, but if you can't afford a good r9 290x, a good r9 290 will do just as good

TheMagicalWallaby · Sep 1, 2014

Myntekt :

Yes it will max out GTA V and most likely every game that will come out this year and throughout next year (can't guarantee for sure because you never 100% know).

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

And hey, do you know any European store, besides Amazon, with good prices?

TheMagicalWallaby · Sep 1, 2014

Myntekt :

Sorry I do not.

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

Another thing, I usually don't do this, but I was thinking if buying a used R9 290x for the price of a R9 290 was a good idea. On amazon, it says that in a very good state. What's your opinion?

legend001523 · Sep 1, 2014

Does it come with warranty, if it does, get it, if it does not, don't, what model is it

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

R9 290X Twin Frozr

legend001523 · Sep 1, 2014

yeah it's a good model, does it come with warranty?

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

I'm checking (talking with them)

leeb2013 · Sep 1, 2014

you get diminishing returns for your money are you approach top end. Of course the R9-290x is better and will therefore be slightly more future proof by about 2-4 fps. Is that worth the extra money? Only you know that.
The best high end value is typically one below the top card.

legend001523 · Sep 1, 2014

^ Op getting it for the same price

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

I might get the MSI Twin Frozr R9 290X. I think it comes with the warranty, and it says it is very good. I still have a 30-day return policy and a 1 year long warranty. All this for 10~20€ more than the MSI Twin Frozr R9 290

legend001523 · Sep 1, 2014

Yeah that's a good deal, maybe 5-15fps increase

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

Yup, the R9 290 + MX279H would cost 705€, with the R9 290x it costs 717€.
Best price that I could find.

legend001523 · Sep 1, 2014

not bad

TheMagicalWallaby · Sep 1, 2014

Yea if it not that much more, might as well get it.

legend001523 · Sep 1, 2014

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

Just ordered it, arriving next monday. I wish it arrived this week, but yeah.
Still great, thanks for your help!

TheMagicalWallaby · Sep 1, 2014

Myntekt :

I would just buy it new.

Myntekt · Sep 1, 2014

TheMagicalWallaby :

I bought it used, it comes with warranty and all that. If I don't like it, I'll just return it and buy a new R9 290 instead of the used R9 290x that they say is in very good state

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