EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC or AMD Raddeon R9 390

Shadow_Blue · Jun 22, 2016

I am able to buy both cards for the exact same price off £239.00 and was wondering which would fit better with this setup.

This is the R9 : http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/3MDrHN

This is the GTX : http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/fDxzyf

MCID47 · Jun 22, 2016

Pick the R9 configuration.
And whats your monitor resolution ?

Menelaos1996 · Jun 22, 2016

Hello,I would go for the GTX 970 with my eyes closed.
It has better lithography than R9 but 4GB's of VRAM, well to tell you the truth I don't think you will fill that amount of memory (4GB) ever.
+R9 and R7 users have some problems with GSOD (Grey screen of death).

Shadow_Blue · Jun 22, 2016

MCID47 :

I am thinking of getting a BenQ GL2450HM 24" Widescreen LED

Also its currently 1080p

MCID47 · Jun 22, 2016

Well, then R9 is kinda worth it. It has better architecture and more VRAM, though you can still pick the 970 for some reason, i prefer to chose 390 for another future upgrade (multiple monitors, crossfire, new system build).

Shadow_Blue · Jun 22, 2016

Menelaos1996 :

Isn't dx 12 a huge issue for the 970 in the future ?

Menelaos1996 · Jun 22, 2016

Shadow_Blue :

What are you talking about 970 supports dx 12.1, 390 doesn't + 390 is like a toaster. (TDP is 275W) I mean hell.
I don't REALLY see a reason to pick 390
If I missed something please correct me.
Crossfire does't really care Shadow_Blue cause he is getting one monitor so it's useless.

MCID47 · Jun 22, 2016

Well very nice, 390 doesn't support dx 12, you are really an expert. And even 390 has higher TDP, it doesnt mean it will need higher power, 970 is actually consume slightly less power than 390 on idle.

Menelaos1996 · Jun 22, 2016

MCID47 :

I was repplying to Shadow_Blue about Direct X what is the problem with you?
But what about 390 on full load how much does it comsume?

MCID47 · Jun 22, 2016

Around 200w at full load, less than 70w at idle.

Menelaos1996 · Jun 22, 2016

Are you planning on overckocking your CPU?

Menelaos1996 · Jun 22, 2016

MCID47 :

You were correct on the idle Watts 390 uses 111W and 970 uses 108W.
but on the full load thing I don t think so, 390 uses 394W and 970 uses 351W.
What do you mean 200W? My card is an HD series and uses 139Watts on full load.
You are telling me that +250Mhz core clock +7 GB's of Vram + 700Mhz of memory speed (I could really go forever)
adding all that equals to +60Watts? Nooooope

IMTECH · Jun 22, 2016

Shadow_Blue :

If you are not in a hurry, wait a few more days until AMD releases RX480. If the rumors of it's performance are confirmed with benchmarks, you'd be able to get a beast card for around 200 €. Again, if rumors are proven true, it should be near the level of R9 390X/ GTX980.

MCID47 · Jun 22, 2016

Well sorry then, 200w goes wrong, i just mispelled 300w, power consumption will vary depends on your system configuration. And i'm agreed with IMTECH, if you are not in hurry, wait for RX 480 with better performance and lower price.

Menelaos1996 · Jun 22, 2016

Yep IMTECH is right about RX480 it has some very good reviews and it's a lot promising.
Clearly better than both of these cards.
If you can wait until it's release then go for it.

Shadow_Blue · Jun 22, 2016

IMTECH :

Shadow_Blue :

If you are not in a hurry, wait a few more days until AMD releases RX480. If the rumors of it's performance are confirmed with benchmarks, you'd be able to get a beast card for around 200 €. Again, if rumors are proven true, it should be near the level of R9 390X/ GTX980.

how long is a few days ?

IMTECH · Jun 22, 2016

Shadow_Blue :

IMTECH :

how long is a few days ?

June 29. So, next week.

Shadow_Blue · Jun 22, 2016

IMTECH :

Shadow_Blue :

June 29. So, next week.

Will it be better than the 970 that i selected ?

IMTECH · Jun 22, 2016

Shadow_Blue :

IMTECH :

Will it be better than the 970 that i selected ?

According to rumors, yes. It should be near the level of a GTX 980. That's why I advise you to wait and check the user benchmarks for the truth. There are high chances that those rumors are going to be confirmed, so you might get a better card for less $.

Menelaos1996 · Jun 22, 2016

Yes it is WAAAAY better than the 970.
It has x1.5 more core clock speed
8GB of VRAM instead of 4GB
14nm lithography instead of 28nm
And finally at the price of 200 euros.
If you can wait, definitely go for the RX480

IMTECH · Jun 22, 2016

Menelaos1996 :

That's a really vague comparison. There are going to be models with 4GB of VRAM as well as 8GB.

Menelaos1996 · Jun 22, 2016

IMTECH :

And as you can see I do recommend the 8GB model

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