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What graphics cards should I get?

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  • R9 290
  • R9 270X
  • Crossfire
  • R9 280X
  • SLI
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  • Graphics Cards
  • GTX 670
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October 4, 2014 12:24:27 PM

I am currently building a PC, I have a Gigabyte 990FX - UD3 mobo which supports 2 way sli/crossfire. I am wondering what would be the best graphics config I could get for $600?
I have a 1000watt psu so it really doesn't matter what the power consumption is of the cards

Here are my ideas

2 x R9 280X
2 x R9 270X
1 x R9 290
2 x GTX 670

Please leave your advice below, it would really help me

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October 4, 2014 12:27:36 PM

Marko Milanovic said:
I am currently building a PC, I have a Gigabyte 990FX - UD3 mobo which supports 2 way sli/crossfire. I am wondering what would be the best graphics config I could get for $600?
I have a 1000watt psu so it really doesn't matter what the power consumption is of the cards

Here are my ideas

2 x R9 280X
2 x R9 270X
1 x R9 290
2 x GTX 670

Please leave your advice below, it would really help me


One 970, or better yet, spend a little more and SLI them if you're running 1440p or above. If you're running 1080p, a 970 is the best card you can get right now with a good price/performance ratio.

What resolution are you running?



October 4, 2014 12:28:54 PM

what is your CPU and PSU? it does matter what PSU you are using as you would not want your expensive components to set on fire.
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October 4, 2014 12:38:28 PM

romp7 said:
what is your CPU and PSU? it does matter what PSU you are using as you would not want your expensive components to set on fire.


My cpu is a FX 8350 and my PSU is a FSP AURUM 1000 WATT PRO
October 4, 2014 12:39:01 PM

frag06 said:
Marko Milanovic said:
I am currently building a PC, I have a Gigabyte 990FX - UD3 mobo which supports 2 way sli/crossfire. I am wondering what would be the best graphics config I could get for $600?
I have a 1000watt psu so it really doesn't matter what the power consumption is of the cards

Here are my ideas

2 x R9 280X
2 x R9 270X
1 x R9 290
2 x GTX 670

Please leave your advice below, it would really help me


One 970, or better yet, spend a little more and SLI them if you're running 1440p or above. If you're running 1080p, a 970 is the best card you can get right now with a good price/performance ratio.

What resolution are you running?





I would... but where I live (New Zealand) a GTX 970 costs $700
October 4, 2014 12:53:53 PM

I don't see areason for SLI, with a gtx 970 you can run everything on ultra (anti aliasint motion blur and whatever you want) if you are looking to spend some money, than get a proper cpu (intel) and pair it with a solid MB. if you don't already have 8ram, get 4x2 or if you are not planning to upgrade in future, get 4x 2gb, instead of spanting your money on two 970, upgrade your system.
also where did you get that PSU? if you ever decide building new system you should get a proper PSU. (corsair antec cooler master, golden tiger...)
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October 4, 2014 1:35:24 PM

Marko Milanovic said:
I am currently building a PC, I have a Gigabyte 990FX - UD3 mobo which supports 2 way sli/crossfire. I am wondering what would be the best graphics config I could get for $600?
I have a 1000watt psu so it really doesn't matter what the power consumption is of the cards

Here are my ideas

2 x R9 280X
2 x R9 270X
1 x R9 290
2 x GTX 670

Please leave your advice below, it would really help me

Can you buy from the U.S. and have it shipped there? I've seen many other people do it.

Also, what resolution are you using?
October 4, 2014 2:10:58 PM

romp7 said:
I don't see areason for SLI, with a gtx 970 you can run everything on ultra (anti aliasint motion blur and whatever you want) if you are looking to spend some money, than get a proper cpu (intel) and pair it with a solid MB. if you don't already have 8ram, get 4x2 or if you are not planning to upgrade in future, get 4x 2gb, instead of spanting your money on two 970, upgrade your system.
also where did you get that PSU? if you ever decide building new system you should get a proper PSU. (corsair antec cooler master, golden tiger...)


You do realize that FSP is a oem which makes PSU's for other companies..... and I have 16GB of RAM and the FX 8350 is fine
October 4, 2014 2:24:41 PM

intel makes motherboards too, but I haven't seen anyone buying them lately... anyway if you feel safe, then all is matters.
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