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Started by bcooley | | 7 answers
Graphics cards, which one?
So I'm about to order my PC and I need help on choosing the graphics card. I have two options I'm looking at and I need help deciding. I know this is probably a no brainer, but I'm a beginner when it comes to building computers and everything that goes a long with it.

My two options (because of budget) are:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... PowerColor r9 280

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... Sapphire r9 270x Toxic

I'm sure the 280 is better but the 270x has a higher core clock speed (over 1000 MHz) with 1280 steam processors and the 280 has clock speeds of 855-960 MHz with more memory and 384-bit gddr5.

Just want some of your thoughts on what card to buy. This card will be used for gaming of course. Looking to play old and modern games on high/ultra settings at the 50+ fps range. Thank you in advance for your posts.
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June 13, 2014 3:41:17 PM

280 it is then. Thanks for the fast replies, can always count on this site.
June 13, 2014 3:33:22 PM

Unfortunately the PowerColor 280 is the only 280 I can afford right now so I will probably order it tonight while it's still at 200.00 with rebate.
June 13, 2014 3:32:06 PM

the r9 270x is equal to a gtx 660 while the r9 280 is equal to a hd 7970 try to get r9 280x if you can
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June 13, 2014 3:29:55 PM

The R9-280 is a higher echelon graphics card. I would look for a Sapphire in the R9-280.
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June 13, 2014 3:27:51 PM

You are comparing apples and oranges here. Don't compare clock speeds among different GPUs, its not relevant.
June 13, 2014 3:24:32 PM

take the r9 280 its better buff said

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