How well do you think a R9 290x would do at 1440p in 2017?

bacon4life

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Hi guys, I am picking up a used R9 290x 4GB soon and I was going to upgrade my 720p TV that I use as a monitor, and I am having a difficult time deciding whether to upgrade to 1080p or 1440p.

Now I am not expecting to run AAA titles, ultra high settings with 60 FPS, however I would prefer to keep the settings at mid to high and have 45 < FPS.

Games I play:

~Rocket League (http://store.steampowered.com/app/252950/Rocket_League/)

~Tom Clancy's: Rainbow Six Siege (https://support.ubi.com/en-GB/Faqs/000024358/PC-Requirements-for-Rainbow-Six-Siege)

~Squad (https://squad.gamepedia.com/System_requirements)

~BeamNG.Drive (https://wiki.beamng.com/Requirements)

~ America's Army: Proving Grounds (http://store.steampowered.com/app/203290/Americas_Army_Proving_Grounds/)
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Here is my current system: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9J8hCJ

If I do go 1440p, I was thinking of purchasing this monitor
(https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-l24q-20-23-8-ips-led-hd-monitor-silver/5747424.p?skuId=5747424)

But if I go 1080p I do not have a monitor picked out, if you could recommend any that would be awesome

Appreciate any feedback!

*All the links after the games I have listed are what I can find of the required system specs*
 
Solution
I run an R9 390 (about the same) on 1440p and do fine. Settings adjustments need be done but once done games play smoothly. I also have the same CPU as you.

I have played some of the more intense games on it, such as Assassin's Creed Unity and Syndicate.
I run an R9 390 (about the same) on 1440p and do fine. Settings adjustments need be done but once done games play smoothly. I also have the same CPU as you.

I have played some of the more intense games on it, such as Assassin's Creed Unity and Syndicate.
 
Solution
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390 about 5% faster than 290x

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Sapphire/R9_390_Nitro/23.html