GTX 970 or R9 390?

WhatUpGangsta · May 12, 2016

I'm having trouble deciding which gpu I should choose. For the GTX, I'm thinking of getting a Gigabyte GTX 970 Xtreme. But is the R9 better? I'm looking t a 300-400 budget but I cant decide! Other GPUs can be suggested.

ikaz · May 12, 2016

Can you wait ? 1070 should MSRP for $380 and should* perform better.

WhatUpGangsta · May 12, 2016

ikaz :

When will it release?

Robert Cook · May 12, 2016

The R9 390 is pretty much the same as the 970 at 1080p, but at 1440p it pulls ahead. waiting for the 1070 might not be a bad idea. if nothing else prices might drop slightly on other cards. although if it does land in that price range it will be an absolute win.

Robert Cook · May 12, 2016

WhatUpGangsta :

June most likely. as it should be available for ordering on the 27th. but the 1070 starts at $450.

Dazinek · May 12, 2016

The GTX 1070 which is releasing beginning of june, has the performance of a 980 ti to a Titan. For roughly $380... I'd wait.

But to answer your question, 970 unless you want to have a heater for a computer. Along with nvidia, Drivers are a major importance with upcoming games... And nvidia takes the lead... Driver about every 2-3 weeks it seems. AMD releases one in a full moon.

Dazinek · May 12, 2016

Robert Cook :

$450 is for the founders edition (the blower style from Nvidia), After market(EVGA, Gigabyte etc) are going to be priced around $380.

WhatUpGangsta · May 12, 2016

Robert Cook :

Hmmmmmm, I'm thinking that... I'll wait if any other suggestions.. If not, 1070 it is.

Robert Cook · May 12, 2016

Dazinek :

Robert Cook :

$450 is for the founders edition (the blower style from Nvidia), After market(EVGA, Gigabyte etc) are going to be priced around $380.

yes, but those will come out later, also who knows how many will be available. certainly would be nice though.

WhatUpGangsta · May 12, 2016

Dazinek :

Robert Cook :

$450 is for the founders edition (the blower style from Nvidia), After market(EVGA, Gigabyte etc) are going to be priced around $380.

I'm more of a Gigabyte guy. Do you know the release date for that?

Dazinek · May 12, 2016

http://www.anandtech.com/show/10304/nvidia-announces-the-geforce-gtx-1080-1070

June 10th. Is the release date of 1070.

I can guarantee EVGA and other companies will have cards right away, Yes they probably will sell out RIGHT away.. Probably give it 2-3 weeks after the release date to have a full steady supply. As seen with the 900 series and the 700 series... They did the same exact thing.

WhatUpGangsta · May 12, 2016

I'm leaning towards the 1070. But, if I somehow won't or can't get a 1070, whats another gpu?

ikaz · May 12, 2016

I know it won't happen but I wish they would come out 4gig version of 1070 using GDDR5X for those who want are still gaming at 1080p or even 1440p.

WhatUpGangsta · May 12, 2016

That's another thing, T'm still gaming in 1080p and I have no plans on changing it.

Dazinek · May 12, 2016

WhatUpGangsta :

Honestly, even at 1080p IMO, a 1070 would still slam dunk the waiting period. BUT, if you absolutely had to buy a GPU tomorrow, I'd get a 970.

WhatUpGangsta · May 12, 2016

Aight. But like I said, if I couldn't get the 1070, is the Gigabyte GTX 970 Xtreme worth it? Other than that, I'll get the money ill need by the time the 1070 is out.

Dazinek · May 12, 2016

WhatUpGangsta :

Yes, the gigabyte xtreme is worth it. If you like the style of the gigabyte, go for it.

But once again, I'd HIGHLY suggest on waiting for the new gen to pop out. Prices may even go down a tad bit on some sites for the 970.

WhatUpGangsta · May 12, 2016

Yea, I'll wait for it. Other than that, my question has been answered.

But...I don't know who to choose as the solution XD

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