jdm_freek Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 ok so i have around $350.00 to play with and this gtx 460 is killing me gtx 970 is around $330 but should drop to $299 soon and r9 290x is $350 i game 1920x1080 but plan to go bigger opinions????????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarWeeny Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 The 290X is technically superior in terms of performance, but since i am an Nvidia fanboy, i would go for the gtx 970 Both perform very well on 1080P, so it doesn't really matter which one you would choose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) I think either is just preference at this point, their performance is pretty much on par with each other. However, even though I have R9 290X's, and love their performance, they don't overclock so well. At stock, their voltage is already at ~1.22V's. The GTX 970 is more efficient, and the MSI Gaming has the best power delivery so far that I've seen. It has 6+2 phases (Military Class 4), and after overclocking, will get better performance than a stock GTX 980. ASUS Strix GTX 970 has 6+1 phases (DIGI + VRM). On a side note, for the GTX 980, the ASUS Strix oddly surpasses the MSI Gaming with 8+2 phases, while the MSI Gaming for the GTX 980 is still 6+2 phases. Edited October 15, 2014 by El_Capitan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm_freek Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 oh and i only have an EVGA 600B PSU isntt the 290x use alot of power? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 oh and i only have an EVGA 600B PSU isntt the 290x use alot of power? You've got enough amps on your +12V rail. R9 290X's really don't consume too much power, at least at stock voltages. I'm running two R9 290X's in Crossfire with an average overclocked 3570K on a Seasonic SS-660XP2. Voltage readings from the wall. Prime 95 for the CPU tests, 3DMark Firestrike Extreme Combined Test for the CPU and Graphics cards. i5-3570K stock idle with D5 pump, two R9 290X's in idle, and 7 fans = 110W i5-3570K stock load with D5 pump, two R9 290X's in idle, and 7 fans = 142W i5-3570K 4.4GHz @ 1.210V idle with D5 pump, two R9 290X's in idle, and 7 fans = 150W i5-3570K 4.4GHz @ 1.210V load with D5 pump, two R9 290X's in idle, and 7 fans = 218W i5-3570K 4.4GHz @ 1.210V load with D5 pump, two R9 290X's in load, and 7 fans = 592W Card 1 went up to 1.219V and Card 2 went up to 1.227V. You'd be cutting it close with two R9 290X's, but with one, you're good to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSoprano Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I would choose the 970 just because of less power usage for the same performance, also it's $20 cheaper, why pay more for the same performance. Might as well mention I'm also a Nividia Fanboy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyt Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 GTX970 all the way. No reason to go with AMD's last gen power-sucking room-heating cards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 GTX970 all the way. No reason to go with AMD's last gen power-sucking room-heating cards I do love sitting in front of my computer case during the winter, though. Makes for a convenient space heater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm_freek Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 gtx 970 it is i forgot to mention i am running a FX-8350 2x4gb crucial 1866 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) I vote for the 970, efficiency and great performance (and I still love the 290x) You could buy one of Cappy's 290x for cheap though as an option Edited October 15, 2014 by IVIYTH0S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Ya have to vote for the 970 as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm_freek Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 what about the gtx 780 non ti its dropped as low as 269 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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