Debating GPUs.

[mandrigald]

I don't know what to do. The card I want is the R9 280x, but the prices of that baby are sky-high right now and it isn't really an option. I would go with the GTX 770, but from what I've heard Maxwell is right around the corner. Should I wait for Maxwell, or would I be satisfied with a 770 for the next two years or so? OR will the price of the 280X be returning to its previous state anytime soon? Thanks

 

EDIT: Also, if you have any other suggestions of good cards around the <$400 price range that would be great. 

[gollum99]

Just go for a 7970 - is same performance as the 280x, will get mantle and isnt that pricy

[The Great Sayain Man]

1. What gpu do have atm? 2. Maybe you will be good with a 770 for 2 years but that depends how you use it. (Are you a graphics whore?) 3. The R9 280x will not come done any time soon. 

[mandrigald]

1. What gpu do have atm? 2. Maybe you will be good with a 770 for 2 years but that depends how you use it. (Are you a graphics whore?) 3. The R9 280x will not come done any time soon. 

1. An old Radeon 3870 X2 (hence why I'm upgrading) 2. I play video games mostly, games like Bioshock, Metro, and Skyrim with some Battlefield and MMOs here and there.

[qwertywarrior]

1. An old Radeon 3870 X2 (hence why I'm upgrading) 2. I play video games mostly, games like Bioshock, Metro, and Skyrim with some Battlefield and MMOs here and there.

my god

u own a 3870 x2 !!!!

if its a reference cooler PM me

 

im serious

[The Great Sayain Man]

1. An old Radeon 3870 X2 (hence why I'm upgrading) 2. I play video games mostly, games like Bioshock, Metro, and Skyrim with some Battlefield and MMOs here and there.

Do you feel like you can wait another half year? 

[mandrigald]

Do you feel like you can wait another half year? 

I dont know man. Depends, would it REALLY be worth it for me to do so, and if so, why?

[qwertywarrior]

I dont know man. Depends, would it REALLY be worth it for me to do so, and if so, why?

i think he is talking about nvidia's maxwell

[Mao_Zedong]

I dont know man. Depends, would it REALLY be worth it for me to do so, and if so, why?

I was in a similar situation as you, I had integrated graphics from 2009 that were bad even then. I took the leap to a gtx 660, and I'm so glad I did, everything is SO much faster now. Maxwell will be way better, but for the price, it won't be THAT big of a leap. I recommend getting a 770 now.