Need help! No idea which graphics card to choose!

7Sav · Sep 20, 2015

I have all parts picked for my future PC, but I have no graphics card because Idk what to get.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gCX3YJ
My budget is 300 at most or $310

nulgathlarva123 · Sep 20, 2015

7Sav :

I think something like a gtx 970 would be great for that budget, infact its a little cheaper

vlxedits · Sep 20, 2015

A gtx 970 will max out any game 1080p right now and a 550 watt power supply will work with it: http://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-Express-Graphics-ZT-90101-10P/dp/B00NNXVPS2/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1442782559&sr=1-6&keywords=gtx+970

or the better brand for $10 more: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-256bit-Graphics-04G-P4-3975-KR/dp/B00R3NK2LE/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1442782559&sr=1-5&keywords=gtx+970

RCFProd · Sep 20, 2015

R9 390 8GB. I changed the power supply to a 620w but overall the difference is not more than 300 dollars. Like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($44.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ B&H)
Total: $894.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-20 17:00 EDT-0400

The Gigabyte R9 390 8GB is only temporarily at 294 dollars so be quick if you decide to buy it. It is a great deal, better than any GTX 970 atm.

maxalge · Sep 20, 2015

7Sav :

loose the hyper 212, buy an aftermarket cpu cooler later run the stock one for now

get this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3NK2LE/?tag=pcpapi-20

modernwar99 · Sep 20, 2015

You can get a Gigabyte R9 390 for $270 right now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125805&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Otherwise if you wanted a GTX 970, the cheapest one would be the Zotac GTX 970 for $310. I don't have any experience with Zotac, but knowing they are owned by the same company as Sapphire I would assume they are great cards.

RCFProd · Sep 20, 2015

modernwar99 :

Like said in this post and in mine, go for the Gigabyte R9 390 8GB + Seasonic S12 620w. Best deal atm.

vlxedits · Sep 20, 2015

RCFProd :

R9 390 8GB. I changed the power supply to a 620w but overall the difference is not more than 300 dollars. Like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($44.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ B&H)
Total: $894.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-20 17:00 EDT-0400

The Gigabyte R9 390 8GB is only temporarily at 294 dollars so be quick if you decide to buy it. It is a great deal, better than any GTX 970 atm.

Not even. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSDQzlKDYq4
Every game coming out right is optimized for NVIDIA so the 970 always manages to keep up despite it being worse on paper.

4745454b · Sep 20, 2015

I don't like that PSU. If you are spending $65, it should be 80+ gold. 550W+ 80+ gold PSU and a 970 or 390. (Or even the 290 seeing as they are the same card.)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182331

maxalge · Sep 20, 2015

4745454b :

so instead of a great reviewed unit, you recommend an untested rosewill unit...

"gold" is meaningless if the actual components are garbage...

>.> warranty kinda gives it away

rcald2000 · Sep 20, 2015

Buy this:

EVGA GTX 970 FTW (2978) b-stock refurbished card
http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=04G-P4-2978-RX

You should buy it fast if you're interested. They sell out quickly.

4745454b · Sep 20, 2015

Just because it hasn't be reviewed doesn't mean it's garbage. I freely admit it's not the best and a step back from the awesome Capstone series. But if you are going to spend that much, you should be getting something more then bronze. There are others in that price range, cheaper even after rebate. (though that one is from thermaltake so I can hear you complaining already.) For me bronze units are when you want/need something cheap. There are enough Gold units out there to ignore bronze in most cases.

RCFProd · Sep 21, 2015

I fully disagree, 4745454b.

You up to date with power supplies?

Efficiency rating is so meaningless that going for a cheap gold over an 'expensive' bronze is most likely the wrong move.

4745454b · Sep 21, 2015

You aren't the only one to feel that way. Doesn't mean I'm wrong though. Take a look on newegg, lots of Gold PSUs in that $60-75 range.

RCFProd · Sep 22, 2015

Yeah I understand, but even gold PSU's come with cheap capacitors. A bronze PSU with solid capacitors would already make it a better choice.

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