extreametech Honorable Feb 16, 2013 294 0 10,860 Aug 26, 2016 #1 Okay I am from the UK and was wondering what is the best graphics card at this moment in time that I could get for £170-£180? I have seen the ASUS STRIX R9 380 OC 4GB for £177 from currys. (pricing seems competitive) (LINK) Thanks for any help
Okay I am from the UK and was wondering what is the best graphics card at this moment in time that I could get for £170-£180? I have seen the ASUS STRIX R9 380 OC 4GB for £177 from currys. (pricing seems competitive) (LINK) Thanks for any help
timeconsumer Splendid Nov 28, 2011 3,130 0 22,960 Aug 26, 2016 #2 I'd say the good 'ol 970 is your best bet at this price point: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/JTwqqs/evga-video-card-04gp42974kr Upvote 0 Downvote
I'd say the good 'ol 970 is your best bet at this price point: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/JTwqqs/evga-video-card-04gp42974kr
smorizio Titan Jan 22, 2010 30,984 9 125,315 Aug 26, 2016 #3 wait a little bit for the 470/480 to drop in price. the 380 are power eating cards. the 970 is older card it not bad but any of the newer 1000 line is faster. Upvote 0 Downvote
wait a little bit for the 470/480 to drop in price. the 380 are power eating cards. the 970 is older card it not bad but any of the newer 1000 line is faster.
RobCrezz Expert Ambassador Mar 14, 2013 19,080 99 75,190 Aug 26, 2016 #4 This for pre order, only a few £ more for much better performance https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk-geforce-gtx-1060-reference-design-3072mb-gddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-21f-ok.html Upvote 0 Downvote
This for pre order, only a few £ more for much better performance https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk-geforce-gtx-1060-reference-design-3072mb-gddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-21f-ok.html
RobCrezz Expert Ambassador Mar 14, 2013 19,080 99 75,190 Aug 26, 2016 #5 Or a 970 as suggested if you can find one within budget. Upvote 0 Downvote
simon12 Splendid May 18, 2010 5,784 0 26,460 Aug 26, 2016 #6 Ebuyer.com has a 3Gb GTX1060 just under £190 Upvote 0 Downvote
B Billy323 Commendable Aug 19, 2016 4 0 1,520 Aug 26, 2016 #7 extreametech : Okay I am from the UK and was wondering what is the best graphics card at this moment in time that I could get for £170-£180? I have seen the ASUS STRIX R9 380 OC 4GB for £177 from currys. (pricing seems competitive) (LINK) Thanks for any help Sapphire Rx 470 nitro 4gig is around 180 quid it's good performer especially in dx12 and Vulcan (better than 970)so is quite future proof. Upvote 0 Downvote
extreametech : Okay I am from the UK and was wondering what is the best graphics card at this moment in time that I could get for £170-£180? I have seen the ASUS STRIX R9 380 OC 4GB for £177 from currys. (pricing seems competitive) (LINK) Thanks for any help Sapphire Rx 470 nitro 4gig is around 180 quid it's good performer especially in dx12 and Vulcan (better than 970)so is quite future proof.
extreametech Honorable Feb 16, 2013 294 0 10,860 Aug 27, 2016 #8 Billy323 : extreametech : Okay I am from the UK and was wondering what is the best graphics card at this moment in time that I could get for £170-£180? I have seen the ASUS STRIX R9 380 OC 4GB for £177 from currys. (pricing seems competitive) (LINK) Thanks for any help Sapphire Rx 470 nitro 4gig is around 180 quid it's good performer especially in dx12 and Vulcan (better than 970)so is quite future proof. So would you recommend this over the R9 380? Upvote 0 Downvote
Billy323 : extreametech : Okay I am from the UK and was wondering what is the best graphics card at this moment in time that I could get for £170-£180? I have seen the ASUS STRIX R9 380 OC 4GB for £177 from currys. (pricing seems competitive) (LINK) Thanks for any help Sapphire Rx 470 nitro 4gig is around 180 quid it's good performer especially in dx12 and Vulcan (better than 970)so is quite future proof. So would you recommend this over the R9 380?
O OTAKUadamUK Commendable Aug 27, 2016 6 0 1,510 Aug 27, 2016 #9 the rx 470 nitro, well i've got one and it's really good can get over 60 fps on high settings in most games and on ultra can 50-60 fps https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sapphire-radeon-rx-470-nitro-oc-4096mb-gddr5-pci-express-rgb-graphics-card-gx-37f-sp.html Upvote 0 Downvote
the rx 470 nitro, well i've got one and it's really good can get over 60 fps on high settings in most games and on ultra can 50-60 fps https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sapphire-radeon-rx-470-nitro-oc-4096mb-gddr5-pci-express-rgb-graphics-card-gx-37f-sp.html
B Billy323 Commendable Aug 19, 2016 4 0 1,520 Aug 27, 2016 #10 extreametech : Billy323 : extreametech : Okay I am from the UK and was wondering what is the best graphics card at this moment in time that I could get for £170-£180? I have seen the ASUS STRIX R9 380 OC 4GB for £177 from currys. (pricing seems competitive) (LINK) Thanks for any help Sapphire Rx 470 nitro 4gig is around 180 quid it's good performer especially in dx12 and Vulcan (better than 970)so is quite future proof. So would you recommend this over the R9 380? Upvote 0 Downvote
extreametech : Billy323 : extreametech : Okay I am from the UK and was wondering what is the best graphics card at this moment in time that I could get for £170-£180? I have seen the ASUS STRIX R9 380 OC 4GB for £177 from currys. (pricing seems competitive) (LINK) Thanks for any help Sapphire Rx 470 nitro 4gig is around 180 quid it's good performer especially in dx12 and Vulcan (better than 970)so is quite future proof. So would you recommend this over the R9 380?
B Billy323 Commendable Aug 19, 2016 4 0 1,520 Aug 27, 2016 Solution #11 Definitely http://hwbench.com/vgas/radeon-rx-470-vs-radeon-r9-380 Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
B Billy323 Commendable Aug 19, 2016 4 0 1,520 Aug 27, 2016 #12 Definitely http://hwbench.com/vgas/radeon-rx-470-vs-radeon-r9-380 Upvote 0 Downvote
gussrtk Honorable Dec 14, 2012 1,530 0 12,460 Aug 27, 2016 #13 from personal experience, AMD cards do better OVERALL. But, definitely will not put out nicer graphics than the Nvidia Upvote 0 Downvote
from personal experience, AMD cards do better OVERALL. But, definitely will not put out nicer graphics than the Nvidia