Foreword: I realize that a better comparison would be with the r9 280x, but that is not what I'm wondering about.
I'm able to get a GTX 680 for 299.99 but I was wondering if instead it would be better to go for an AMD card because of mantle and get even more bang-for-buck. Currently the AMD cards I'm seeing are $199.99 R9 270X and several R9 280Xs at ~$330 (currently back order).
I've already looked into G-Sync and Mantle but I can't come to a decision. G-Sync seems interesting to me but the current cost for getting an appropriate monitor turns me away. Without the sale on the gtx 680 I would have opted for a cheaper GTX 760 at around $250 and would not have spent $300+ on a gpu.
TL;DR: Would a R9 270x at $199 be more bang-for-buck with Mantle incoming than a GTX 680 on sale for $299?
Current build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Respire T40 68.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.00)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99)
Total: $479.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 16:39 EST-0500)
I'm able to get a GTX 680 for 299.99 but I was wondering if instead it would be better to go for an AMD card because of mantle and get even more bang-for-buck. Currently the AMD cards I'm seeing are $199.99 R9 270X and several R9 280Xs at ~$330 (currently back order).
I've already looked into G-Sync and Mantle but I can't come to a decision. G-Sync seems interesting to me but the current cost for getting an appropriate monitor turns me away. Without the sale on the gtx 680 I would have opted for a cheaper GTX 760 at around $250 and would not have spent $300+ on a gpu.
TL;DR: Would a R9 270x at $199 be more bang-for-buck with Mantle incoming than a GTX 680 on sale for $299?
Current build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Respire T40 68.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.00)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99)
Total: $479.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-04 16:39 EST-0500)
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