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I5 4690k or 8350? with a R9 280x or 280

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September 6, 2014 6:23:16 PM

I'm planning on getting a i5 4690k with a r9 280x but is it worth getting the r9 280x? should i downgrade to the 280? also, is the FX 8350 any different from the i5 4690k with a 280x? Just want some opinions. I'm already set on the I-5 4690k and 280x

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September 6, 2014 6:27:18 PM

I really dislike the AMD FX series processors. Either way, if I were you I'd scrape up the cash to get a 290. The 'x' series isn't a huge performance boost, it's like the TI of AMD. If you're interested and know what you're doing some people have had success flashing cards to the X bios (it works if you know what you're doing and get the right BIOS) and you can save money. But, it's risky and I honestly think you're better off just buying the X card if you don't think you want to try it. Honestly, if you're on a limited budget and can't afford a 290/290x go with a 770 instead of the 280. The 290x is a wonderful card and while the 280 is good it's not a performance beast like one might think. I'd recommend the i5 processor and either a 770 or a 290/290x.
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September 6, 2014 6:33:40 PM

I5 and a 770 minimum for sure. heck asus has a 780ti right now for $588 new!!!! thats crazy price
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September 6, 2014 6:39:59 PM

And a regular 290 Tri-X is barely over 400. With a bios flash and a nice overclock you have 780TI performance for almost $200 less. I like NVIDIA (former owner of TWO 780TI's) but their prices don't match their performance. If it was a 15% boost over the 290x, by all means. But it's not.
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September 6, 2014 7:43:12 PM

I Would like to get an MSI 290 graphics card but I don't know if I'll have that much money for it and the i5 you know? That's why i said 280x. and what difference does flashing a bios do?
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September 6, 2014 8:11:12 PM

Yea go ahead and possibly brick that $400 290 trying to make it a 290x....go right ahead and when it isnt covered under warranty because you swapped bios and bricked it you now have a $400 paper weight.
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September 6, 2014 8:14:41 PM

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September 6, 2014 9:08:23 PM

alright, then either get a 290 or 770. that's what your saying right? But if i can't afford neither when i get the i5 4690k, should i just opt for the 280x? I have a Asus 23.6' monitor thats 1920x 1080 and looks great. Above 60 frames is fine for me.
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September 6, 2014 9:09:25 PM

'Smokes' the 290x? No, it doesn't. 5-6 frames is not killing the card for $200 more. I'm sorry but I'm not going by benchmarks or here-say, I've OWNED both cards, and I know what the differences are. Overclocking a 290x will give you the SAME performance as a TI. Yeah, overclocking the TI gives better performance, but it comes down to the question are you willing to pay over a hundred dollars extra for a few frames? Most people aren't. I know a LOT of people who have successfully converted their 290's to the 290x, it's all a matter of knowing what you're doing and getting the correct BIOS. I said it was risky, no need to be rude about it. Not to mention in most cases you can re-flash the BIOS back to the default 290. I'm sorry I got you so angry you had to double post about it. You that jelly for NVIDIA?

Just get a 290x if you want performance and a little extra cash, you could put the saved money into something else for your system. Unless you just HAVE to have those few extra frames.

If you can't afford the i5 and the 290 I'd save a little longer. If this isn't an option go for a 770 instead of a 280x because the prices aren't very far off at all and the 770 will give better performance. A 770TI wouldn't be a bad option either, but it'll cost more, once again for a few frames.
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September 6, 2014 9:11:30 PM

The 280x is still a very strong card to be reckoned with. I wouldnt sacrifice the performance on your processor for a few more frames in game.
The AM3+ socket is dead, the 8320 will have no upgrade path, Z97 is going strong, the 8320 has poor single threaded performance (gaming) where the i5 has very strong individual cores.
Depending which Z97 board you invest in you can always drop in a second 280x and have a very powerful build.


Try to get the 290, as it delivers 780 levels of performance at a 770 price point, if you cant, grab a 280x.
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September 6, 2014 9:18:59 PM

Scratch that, a 285 might be best for you. From what I've researched it comes close to 770 performance and it's like $250. If you're on a limited budget this is your best option. I'd still try for the 290, though. Great card, cheaper, strong.. I can go on.
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September 6, 2014 9:36:18 PM

Once you brick a card with single bios its next to impossible to fix. Most 290's if not all do not have dual bios options so once its bricked on the only bios it has its screwed. the 290x and the 780ti being $588 right now being only $88 more than the cheapest 290x is well worth it IMO. I would opt for the i5 personally as i prefer intel but when it comes to risky type stuff on a $400+ piece of equipment i myself dont think its a smart idea. Thats just me. Also im not getting angry or upset etorpine i own 2 780ti's so i know what they can do and i have seen real world applications and yes the 780ti beats the 290x by more than just a few small frames. Anyway the 280x would be a good choice as it runs bf4 at 60fps pretty solid and matched with the i5 cpu it would be a good gaming option for bf4 and such. May not last you to long for future gaming but for the right now it would be a solid route.
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September 6, 2014 9:38:37 PM

I've owned the 780Ti and the 290x, as stated. Very little performance differences, an overclock changes that. Not everybody is eager to throw money at another card for small performance differences. You speak as if the 780ti is like comparing a Titan to a 7970, it's just not the case.
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September 6, 2014 9:44:25 PM

I5 with 290x but get the aftermarket cooler cards like sapphire dual x or vapor x, asus direct cuii or msi twin frozer or lightening. Gigabyte windforce is good too.
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September 6, 2014 9:58:13 PM

Agreed, one of my 290x cards is reference. I have to keep it on 100% fan speed to support my overclock, and it's LOUD. I'm planning on getting a second Tri-X, I got a buddy who's gonna buy my ref for 375 right after I get it so I'm only spending like $150 more, worth it for the THIRD AMD Gold reward. I forgot to mention that, the 290 and 290x gets you three free games! Once again, looking better than the 780..
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September 6, 2014 10:04:24 PM

so try and get the i5 with a 290 then? I guesse I'll go for the MSI r9 290. It will match my MSI gaming 5 z97 motherboard. if not, i'll go for 280x or 770. Thanks guys!
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September 6, 2014 10:07:04 PM

If u can squeeze lil cash yes. But if budget doesnt permits a 280x will permit too. Suggest u save a lil more and go 290. Either a 290 or 280x will smash easily thru at 60fps on 1080p
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