- Jan 24, 2014
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So in around 20 days I am going to order my PC parts. Everything is figured out as of now except for my GPU.
I am struggling between gtx 980 and r9 390x. The msi version of the 980 is currently $370 and the XFX version of the 390x is $290 (though there must be a catch right? How can such a card be so cheap seriously?). The 390x is WAY cheaper but the 980 has WAY better drivers, optimization, etc. I know the "optimization" is bs from nvidia to go against AMD's open-source thing, but right now, it seems to be doing better. So should I pay more and get the 980 or pay less and get the 390? This is my first build and I've had no experience with AMD (I have nvidia on my laptop).
Here is my build right now: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/LQrTWX
I NEED to keep it under $1450-ish.
Then comes another option going by the name of GTX 1070. The FE 1070 is complete bs at $450 but if i can possibly cut down somewhere OR wait for the drop/msrp releases (i only have 20 days btw), i can take that.
Right now, i'm EXACTLY on the border of my budget because i'm leaning towards the 980 because drivers, etc. so if i need to add something, i cannot
I plan on mostly playing games like the witcher 3 (with mods) and bf1 when its out. So what card should i get?
Note: I need an i7 because i will be doing some intense video editing.
I also cannot upgrade anything (other than small things like case fans) within the next year or so.
Also just for a little knowledge, anybody know some good pc games coming anytime soon?
Thanks.
I am struggling between gtx 980 and r9 390x. The msi version of the 980 is currently $370 and the XFX version of the 390x is $290 (though there must be a catch right? How can such a card be so cheap seriously?). The 390x is WAY cheaper but the 980 has WAY better drivers, optimization, etc. I know the "optimization" is bs from nvidia to go against AMD's open-source thing, but right now, it seems to be doing better. So should I pay more and get the 980 or pay less and get the 390? This is my first build and I've had no experience with AMD (I have nvidia on my laptop).
Here is my build right now: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/LQrTWX
I NEED to keep it under $1450-ish.
Then comes another option going by the name of GTX 1070. The FE 1070 is complete bs at $450 but if i can possibly cut down somewhere OR wait for the drop/msrp releases (i only have 20 days btw), i can take that.
Right now, i'm EXACTLY on the border of my budget because i'm leaning towards the 980 because drivers, etc. so if i need to add something, i cannot
I plan on mostly playing games like the witcher 3 (with mods) and bf1 when its out. So what card should i get?
Note: I need an i7 because i will be doing some intense video editing.
I also cannot upgrade anything (other than small things like case fans) within the next year or so.
Also just for a little knowledge, anybody know some good pc games coming anytime soon?
Thanks.
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