GPU selection - GTX 770, R9 80x or R9 290

[eslaver]

Hi guys,


I am building a new gaming pc and I now I got everything except the GPU ( most important )
I got an i5 4670 k , 8 GB Ram and a 850 W PSU.
Now about the GPU I was planning to buy the GTX770 but now as I am reading reviews
R9 290 is better ( + more expensive) and 280x is similar to the GTX770.


Base on a budget lets say around 300-320 £ what you suggest?
I also heard about the GTX 800 series tha will come out in a few months do you think is worth the waiting?

PS*
*(I am not planning at least for the next few years to go SLI/crossfire and my monitor is not one of the best in class , however I am interested at some point to try a monitor with g-sync)
* ( Also please neglect for now the games both companies offer with the GPU purchase)

Thank you for your help!

An update :

Moreover, from what I have read a 2GB GPU is enough if I go 1080p for a single monitor right?

Then what company shall I go for?

Here I have some prices


GTX780 : MSI GeForce GTX 780 Lightning LE 3072MB @ £390
GTX780 : Assus, Inno3D @ £420

GTX770: Inno3D GeForce GTX 770 iChill HerculeZ X3 Ultra 2048MB @ £270
GTX770: Asus GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU OC 2048MB @ £275
GTX770: VGA GeForce GTX 770 SC ACX Dual Bios 2048MB @ £275

R9 290 : MSI Radeon R9 290 "BF4 Edition" 4096MB @£342
R9 290x :Sapphire Radeon R9 290X "BF4 Edition" 4096MB @ £420 ->

So? what do u prefer based on these prices?
* Also I saw some reviews that the R9 290 + 290x are very noisy when temperature increases - is it still happening?

Thanks a lot !!!

 

[vinaykumar5320]

Between GTX770 and R9 280X, 770 is better in performance, and a better value for money also.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/amd-radeon-r9-280x-vs-nvidia-geforce-gtx-770-which-is-fastest

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/graphics-cards/386179/amd-radeon-r9-280x-vs-nvidia-geforce-gtx-770

R9 290 is around 25% faster than 770 and have received great reviews:

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/11/04/amd_radeon_r9_290_video_card_review/4#.UsxcbVbiZ3Q

I think you should go for, 290.

 

[jb6684]

If you have the money for a 290, you should be look at GTX780 too...

 

[jeremyp79]

I would personally go for the 770, bang for buck, its the best card you've mentioned. With the super high amd gpu prices(Thanks bitcoin miners), Nvidia is the way to go right now.

 

[jeremyp79]

I would personally go for the 770, bang for buck, its the best card you've mentioned. With the super high amd gpu prices(Thanks bitcoin miners), Nvidia is the way to go right now.

 

[eslaver]

Moreover, from what I have read a 2GB GPU is enough if I go 1080p for a single monitor right?

Then what company shall I go for?

Here I have some prices


GTX780 : MSI GeForce GTX 780 Lightning LE 3072MB @ £390
GTX780 : Assus, Inno3D @ £420

GTX770: Inno3D GeForce GTX 770 iChill HerculeZ X3 Ultra 2048MB @ £270
GTX770: Asus GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU OC 2048MB @ £275
GTX770: VGA GeForce GTX 770 SC ACX Dual Bios 2048MB @ £275

R9 290 : MSI Radeon R9 290 "BF4 Edition" 4096MB @£342
R9 290x :Sapphire Radeon R9 290X "BF4 Edition" 4096MB @ £420 ->

So? what do u prefer based on these prices?
* Also I saw some reviews that the R9 290 + 290x are very noisy when temperature increases - is it still happening?

Thanks a lot !!!

 

[jb6684]

I would NOT get a "stock cooler" (single fan) R9 290 or 290X. Tests have shown they overheat and have to throttle back their clock speeds, robbing you of performance. Now, a dual or triple fan cooler on those cards works great.....

The GTX780 or GTX780Ti would compare to the AMD cards without any issues over high temperatures....

IF they are in your budget any of these would be great cards....

NOTE: the GTX770 is a good card, it's just not in the same performance and cost bracket as the other cards....

 

[jeremyp79]

Of those, the 780 lightning would be the best choice. If you can afford a bit more, go for a gtx 780ti, its the best single card there is.