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Which GPU shall I choose?

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September 20, 2014 7:56:57 AM

Hello people,

As the title might reveal, I am looking for a GPU, one is AMD and one is Nvidia. I really do not have any experience with any GPU (always intel graphics). So which one is the best to go with, for gaming and/or applications like photoshop and after effects?

Nvidia:
EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti FTW

AMD:
SAPPHIRE DUAL-X R9 270X 2GB OC with Boost

Thanks!

*Oh, because I already am asking a question, I have one last one. Is a PSU with the 80 plus silver label reliable?

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September 20, 2014 8:01:22 AM

Go with AMD as the r9 270x is superior. And yes, 80 plus silver is good, but go with either corsair, seasonic or antec because a PSU is VERY important and a blown psu will also affect the other components of your PC.
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September 20, 2014 8:02:06 AM

The R9 270X gives a better performance - both benchmark and performance for the $$.

The 80 plus rating isn't as important as the manufacturer and model of the PSU. What make/model PSU did you buy?
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September 20, 2014 8:04:14 AM

RazerZ said:
The R9 270x is the better card. Just make sure you have a quality 500W+ PSU. Check to see if it's tiers one through three from this list:

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-su...


Ok, thank you! And about the PSU, it's a 530Watt Xilence with a 80+ silver label. It is not listed on the page you suggested. So I think I'll just give it a try ;) 
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September 20, 2014 8:05:54 AM

ronintexas said:
The R9 270X gives a better performance - both benchmark and performance for the $$.

The 80 plus rating isn't as important as the manufacturer and model of the PSU. What make/model PSU did you buy?


Yeah, but I like a computer which doesn't really consume (and waste) a lot of power.

It is a Xilence Performance A 530W PSU.
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September 20, 2014 8:06:47 AM

mnineseven said:
Go with AMD as the r9 270x is superior. And yes, 80 plus silver is good, but go with either corsair, seasonic or antec because a PSU is VERY important and a blown psu will also affect the other components of your PC.


Oh, great thanks a lot! I'll look for a Corsair, seasonic or antec psu!
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September 20, 2014 8:07:47 AM

Tahar Meijs said:
RazerZ said:
The R9 270x is the better card. Just make sure you have a quality 500W+ PSU. Check to see if it's tiers one through three from this list:

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-su...


Ok, thank you! And about the PSU, it's a 530Watt Xilence with a 80+ silver label. It is not listed on the page you suggested. So I think I'll just give it a try ;) 


Unless you already have it I would go for a Corsair, XFX, Antec, or Seasonic psu as mentioned.
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September 20, 2014 8:09:17 AM

You could go for the Corsair CX430 if you are on a budget and it will suffice anyways, but if you can, go for the CX500 or the Seasonic S12II 520
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September 20, 2014 8:09:35 AM

RazerZ said:
Tahar Meijs said:
RazerZ said:
The R9 270x is the better card. Just make sure you have a quality 500W+ PSU. Check to see if it's tiers one through three from this list:

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-su...


Ok, thank you! And about the PSU, it's a 530Watt Xilence with a 80+ silver label. It is not listed on the page you suggested. So I think I'll just give it a try ;) 


Unless you already have it I would go for a Corsair, XFX, Antec, or Seasonic psu as mentioned.


Oh no, did not buy it yet. I always ask people on a forum first ;) . I'll look for the "great" PSU brands
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September 20, 2014 8:12:47 AM

Ok, I am about to go for the Seasonic S12II-520 EVO, 520 Watt PSU and the AMD R9 270X GPU. What do you think?
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September 20, 2014 8:13:22 AM

Tahar Meijs said:
Ok, I am about to go for the Seasonic S12II-520 EVO, 520 Watt PSU and the AMD R9 270X GPU. What do you think?


Looks good to me.
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September 20, 2014 8:13:32 AM

Excellent choices.
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September 20, 2014 8:13:36 AM

Tahar Meijs said:
Ok, I am about to go for the Seasonic S12II-520 EVO, 520 Watt PSU and the AMD R9 270X GPU. What do you think?


Perfect, go for it.
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September 20, 2014 8:15:08 AM

Ok, well I will go for those. Thanks a lot for the quick and usefull replies!
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