Need graphics card on budget

Blekim

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Hey guys I'm currently building my first PC I got evreything but the graphics card. I nee one that I can play Games at high settings with. This is the build https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Bremnerm/saved/#view=mrfQzy I want to keep it under $1600 what would be my best option? Would someone please help it would be greatly appreciated, thanks. (I will SLI in the feature I just need to finish the build because I need it for school, thanks again)
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390X 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $349.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-07 02:23 EST-0500


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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($479.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $479.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-07 02:23 EST-0500
 

Blekim

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So I'm a new builder and I don't know too much but I was told to stay away from amd, should I listen to the people telling me this or is amd really okay to use?
 

Blekim

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How dose a 970 compare to the 390x? Sorry I have so many questions trying to learn.
 

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Would it be bad to buy a used 980, or would it be bad to buy used parts?