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Which graphics card would be better for my build? I'm building this computer primarily for gaming.
Specs:
Case: Corsair Obsidian 450D Mid Tower
CPU: Intel i7 4790K @ 4.0Ghz (Plan to OC eventually.)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Hero LGA 1150
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB
SSD: Samsung EVO 120GB
HDD: WD Caviar Blue 1TB
Graphics Card: ?
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V
Monitor: Asus VE278H 27"
I have already purchased everything except for my graphics card and I am not sure which to choose!
If I go with the GTX 780, I will buy the EVGA GTX 780 Superclocked with ACX cooling 3GB card. If I go with the R9 290, I will buy the Sapphire Tri-X 3GB card.
Thanks!
Specs:
Case: Corsair Obsidian 450D Mid Tower
CPU: Intel i7 4790K @ 4.0Ghz (Plan to OC eventually.)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Hero LGA 1150
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB
SSD: Samsung EVO 120GB
HDD: WD Caviar Blue 1TB
Graphics Card: ?
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V
Monitor: Asus VE278H 27"
I have already purchased everything except for my graphics card and I am not sure which to choose!
If I go with the GTX 780, I will buy the EVGA GTX 780 Superclocked with ACX cooling 3GB card. If I go with the R9 290, I will buy the Sapphire Tri-X 3GB card.
Thanks!
SchizoJesus
July 27, 2014 6:59:12 PM
SchizoJesus
July 27, 2014 2:14:15 PM
SchizoJesus said:
Tradesman1 said:
Yep, the 780 over the 290, and might check the Asus CU model, I've got a pair of them and they OC great, even in SLI (in sig), with the EVGA that' generally your clock as they bin the GPUs and offer a variety of clocks, with not much allowance for OC headroomThat card looks nice! The only problem is I don't know much about overclocking GPUs.
That's okay! You can learn more about OCing after you have the card. I would also recommend the Asus card if it matches the colour of your build or you don't mind, as it runs slightly cooler and quieter. It's also slightly cheaper where I live but I'm not sure about the prices where you are.
SchizoJesus
July 26, 2014 11:56:13 PM
Tradesman1 said:
Yep, the 780 over the 290, and might check the Asus CU model, I've got a pair of them and they OC great, even in SLI (in sig), with the EVGA that' generally your clock as they bin the GPUs and offer a variety of clocks, with not much allowance for OC headroomThat card looks nice! The only problem is I don't know much about overclocking GPUs.
SchizoJesus
July 26, 2014 9:10:26 PM
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GTX 780!
It will run quieter, faster and more efficiently although it will cost a bit more. I bought an MSI 290 Twin Frozr myself and was so unhappy with it I sold it used, and wished I had bought a 780. With a 780 you will have the option of getting a Gsync monitor, too. The drivers are also more reliable and are updated more frequently with actual improvements rather than bug fixes. The EVGA card is a great choice.
It will run quieter, faster and more efficiently although it will cost a bit more. I bought an MSI 290 Twin Frozr myself and was so unhappy with it I sold it used, and wished I had bought a 780. With a 780 you will have the option of getting a Gsync monitor, too. The drivers are also more reliable and are updated more frequently with actual improvements rather than bug fixes. The EVGA card is a great choice.
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