Uncertain on card

[raize]

Originally  I had planned to get something like an ASUS GTX 770 which is around $560 NZ but then I started pondered what kind of monitor I wanted to aim for and started debating 1080p vs 1440p which made me start looking at more powerful cards like the 780.

 

Then I saw the benchmarks for the Sapphire Tri-x R9 290 and saw it was cheaper than the 780.  This weekend I could get it the 290 for $700 NZ, as opposed to the 780 for around $750 NZ.  I've never owned an ATI card but i'm tempted at the price.  Might also change my plans for a case too since I've noticed its an extremely long card.

 

Is the jump to ATI worth it?

[WoodenMarker]

Yes and especially if it's cheaper than the 780.

[JoshM]

Yeah get that 290!

[Unhelpful]

Originally  I had planned to get something like an ASUS GTX 770 which is around $560 NZ but then I started pondered what kind of monitor I wanted to aim for and started debating 1080p vs 1440p which made me start looking at more powerful cards like the 780.

 

Then I saw the benchmarks for the Sapphire Tri-x R9 290 and saw it was cheaper than the 780.  This weekend I could get it the 290 for $700 NZ, as opposed to the 780 for around $750 NZ.  I've never owned an ATI card but i'm tempted at the price.  Might also change my plans for a case too since I've noticed its an extremely long card.

 

Is the jump to ATI worth it?

If its cheaper than a 780 grab it in a heartbeat  They are pretty much the same in performance, and that is one awesome cooler.

[hiyayhi]

If the 290 is cheaper, grab it. I would also suggest a 1440p monitor, I absolutely love mine.

[keoghjacob]

I'd suggest you to go with NVIDIA if you're looking for performance complimented with features, AMD if you just want raw gpu processing power with no frills.

[Trail Mixorz]

Yes definitely get the 290 with the non reference cooler over the 780