X xlBlueLight Reputable Sep 15, 2014 26 0 4,530 Sep 19, 2014 #1 Which one should I get? The ASUS Radeon R9 290 DirectCU II, 4GB or GTX 970
Solution gamer1357 Sep 19, 2014 At 1080p they will both max out games, but the 970 is cheaper so why even consider the 290?
gamer1357 Reputable Aug 6, 2014 735 0 5,360 Sep 19, 2014 #2 The 970 for sure, its cheaper and performs near 290x levels. http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-and-980-reference-review,1.html Upvote 0 Downvote
The 970 for sure, its cheaper and performs near 290x levels. http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970-and-980-reference-review,1.html
X xlBlueLight Reputable Sep 15, 2014 26 0 4,530 Sep 19, 2014 #3 What about for 108p? Upvote 0 Downvote
gamer1357 Reputable Aug 6, 2014 735 0 5,360 Sep 19, 2014 Solution #4 At 1080p they will both max out games, but the 970 is cheaper so why even consider the 290? Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
X xlBlueLight Reputable Sep 15, 2014 26 0 4,530 Sep 19, 2014 #5 what brand do you think i should get? I was thinking of the EVGA GeForce GTX970 Superclock Edition, 4GB, thoughts? Upvote 0 Downvote
what brand do you think i should get? I was thinking of the EVGA GeForce GTX970 Superclock Edition, 4GB, thoughts?
gamer1357 Reputable Aug 6, 2014 735 0 5,360 Sep 19, 2014 #6 Thats a fantastic card. How much is it right now? Upvote 0 Downvote
X xlBlueLight Reputable Sep 15, 2014 26 0 4,530 Sep 19, 2014 #7 prices may be different but it is the same price as the Asus r9 290 i mentioned, both at $479 in scorptec. I live in Australia so things are soo much more expensive. Upvote 0 Downvote
prices may be different but it is the same price as the Asus r9 290 i mentioned, both at $479 in scorptec. I live in Australia so things are soo much more expensive.
gamer1357 Reputable Aug 6, 2014 735 0 5,360 Sep 19, 2014 #8 Ah I see. Dang its only $330 here in the states. Upvote 0 Downvote
X xlBlueLight Reputable Sep 15, 2014 26 0 4,530 Sep 19, 2014 #9 :/ Do you think I should still get the 970 over the 290? Thanks Upvote 0 Downvote
gamer1357 Reputable Aug 6, 2014 735 0 5,360 Sep 19, 2014 #10 Yes. It runs cooler, uses less energy and is still faster. Go for the 970. Upvote 0 Downvote
X xlBlueLight Reputable Sep 15, 2014 26 0 4,530 Sep 19, 2014 #11 Sorry for asking so many questions, will it fit in my build tho? http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZjKbyc Upvote 0 Downvote
gamer1357 Reputable Aug 6, 2014 735 0 5,360 Sep 19, 2014 #12 Not a problem. Yes it should fit fine. Its like any other gpu. As long as the motherboard has a pci-express slot(which it does) your good to go. Upvote 0 Downvote
Not a problem. Yes it should fit fine. Its like any other gpu. As long as the motherboard has a pci-express slot(which it does) your good to go.