Whats the difference between these two graphics cards?

MattyWillo10 · Dec 26, 2015

Need some help guys, going to buy my new graphics card today just need to know what the difference between the two cards are, if someone could give me a little breakdown that would be amazing!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-Gaming-Graphics-Card-PCI-E/dp/B00ZU48KI0/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1451131522&sr=1-2&keywords=r9+380

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-R9-380-Gaming-Graphics/dp/B00ZPOBI0M/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1451131522&sr=1-1&keywords=r9+380

Also will either of these boards work fine with a MSI H61MU-E35 motherboard?

Suztera · Dec 26, 2015

Main difference is they have different coolers. There is a minor difference between the core clock speeds but it is negligible. You could also overclock either cards past their stated clock speeds.
Either will work with that motherboard as long your psu can support the card.

MattyWillo10 · Dec 26, 2015

Suztera :

I'm currently using a Coolmaster Elite 500W PSU

Suztera · Dec 26, 2015

MattyWillo10 :

It's not a good psu to use with a R9 380. Your psu doesn't support the required pcie cables for either cards. The gigabyte R9 380 G1 gaming requires one 8 pin whilst the MSI Gaming R9 380 requires two 6 pin.
Your psu only support up to one 6pin.

MattyWillo10 · Dec 26, 2015

Suztera :

MattyWillo10 :

It's not a good psu to use with a R9 380. Your psu doesn't support the required pcie cables for either cards. The gigabyte R9 380 G1 gaming requires one 8 pin whilst the MSI Gaming R9 380 requires two 6 pin.
Your psu only support up to one 6pin.

Can you recommend a PSU preferably cheap as I did not expect to have to buy a new one

Suztera · Dec 26, 2015

What's your budget?

MattyWillo10 · Dec 26, 2015

Suztera :

Ideally £40-£50 if possible

Suztera · Dec 26, 2015

There is the option for the XFX 450W but limits your gpu upgrade in the future, ideally the 550W version would be better.

XFX 450W:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005FPT38U

XFX 550W:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-ATX-550-Power-Supply/dp/B004RJ8EKI

Lawrence_b_rfc · Jan 23, 2016

Both cards are ratwd at 500W get a 600-650 before you burn your psu out and potentially everything else, people forget how important psus are, theyre essentially the heart of the computer

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