Posted May 24, 2014 Building a budget gaming rig for a friend with budget of $200 for the gpu. Like the looks of the 660 with the acx cooler, but it would be smarter to just get the 750ti for $50 less and spend that on other parts if the performance difference isn't enough, so far been unable to get a definitive answer using google. What i need is someone who knows their gpus and unbiased arguments for or against...GO! Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 The 660 performs better. The 750 Ti uses less power. That's about it. Can't you just get a 270 that easily outperforms both for less than $200? If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 750TI because power savings, but can't you just get a 270x? I think its under $200 http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=147&sort=a8 Diamond 5 in League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 750ti, it OCs like a boss and is very power efficient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 750 ti, however the 660 does perform slightly better. http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-750-Ti-vs-GeForce-GTX-660 Please become a member of the Linus Tech Tips forum, keep writing smug remarks & let us love you. Peace out. <| Project M13 & Silverstream. Other DIY projects |> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 Depends on the power supply and actual use of the PC itself CPU: i5 25000 3.3 GHz Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V-LK Ram: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB Display: Samsung SD24 24" 1080p GPU: EVGA GTX 660 SC 2 GB Sound: Razer Kraken pro PSU: Rosewill 630 watt Storage 1: 128 GB Adata XPG SX900 SSD Case: Rosewill Challenger CPU Cooler: Corsair h80i Mouse: Corsair M65 Storage 2: Seagate 2 TB HDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 With Gaming the GPU is more important for the most part, what CPU is in the system and what kind games are going to be played? You also have to keep in mind that the PSU will need to be powerful enough and have the proper connectors for the 660 while the 750Ti requires no external power. -The Bellerophon- Obsidian 550D-i5-3570k@4.5Ghz -Asus Sabertooth Z77-16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 1866Mhz-x2 EVGA GTX 760 Dual FTW 4GB-Creative Sound Blaster XF-i Titanium-OCZ Vertex Plus 120GB-Seagate Barracuda 2TB- https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/60154-the-not-really-a-build-log-build-log/ Twofold http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/121043-twofold-a-dual-itx-system/ How great is EVGA? http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/110662-evga-how-great-are-they/#entry1478299 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 CAN YOU GIVE US THE REST OF THE RIG AND YOU CAN FIND 270X for under 200$ Srry had caps on My Rig PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksYPrice breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($379.00 @ shopRBC) CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ NCIX) Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Memory Express) Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.95 @ Vuugo) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($116.00 @ shopRBC) Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.99 @ NCIX) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX) Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) Total: $2074.22 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 Phone Compassion Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN6s426gyxqPloIqT4wQ7Y7yovkkQy_5B3djVN-N-R8/edit#gid=0 Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 Can't you just get a 270 that easily outperforms both for less than $200? You can get a R9 280 for less than 200$ now. Quote me to get a reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 You can get a R9 280 for less than 200$ now. Only after rebate, not counting taxes + other possible fees and assuming the OP is shopping in the US. If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 270x-280x My Little Gaming Rig: CPU: FX 8320 | MOBO: Gigabyte 970A-D3P | RAM: G.Skill Ares 2x4GB | GPU: Sapphire Dual-X R9 270X | Storage: Seagate SSHD 1TB | Case: Corsair 200R | PSU: CM 550W V-Series Upgrades to come: CPU FAN: Corsair H100i | RAM: 2 more 4GB sticks | GPU: Another R9 270X running in crossfire | Storage: Samsung 120GB SSD | PSU: Corsair 800w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 Author The CPU is a i3-3240 and the client is partial to nvidia and evga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 R9 270. Le Bastardo+ i7 4770k + OCUK Fathom HW labs Black Ice 240 rad + Mayhem's Gigachew orange + 16GB Avexir Core Orange 2133 + Gigachew GA-Z87X-OC + 2x Gigachew WF 780Ti SLi + SoundBlaster Z + 1TB Crucial M550 + 2TB Seagate Barracude 7200rpm + LG BDR/DVDR + Superflower Leadex 1KW Platinum + NZXT Switch 810 Gun Metal + Dell U2713H + Logitech G602 + Ducky DK-9008 Shine 3 MX Brown Red Alert FX 8320 AMD = Noctua NHU12P = 8GB Avexir Blitz 2000 = ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 = Sapphire Radeon R9 290 TRI-X = 1TB Hitachi Deskstar & 500GB Hitachi Deskstar = Samsung DVDR/CDR = SuperFlower Golden Green HX 550W 80 Plus Gold = Xigmatek Utguard = AOC 22" LED 1920x1080 = Logitech G110 = SteelSeries Sensei RAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 Author Though the 270x does out perform them both...even though i was told no amd that really might be worth looking into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 GTX 660 comes with watchdogs for free and performs better. GTX 750ti comes with a bunch $25 F2P game vouchers. If your friend plans on buying watchdogs, the GTX 660 is the clear choice. proud owner of alienware 13 with graphic amplifier and also a alienware X51 gaming PC!!! really powerfulL!! xoxo samantha <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 24, 2014 The CPU is a i3-3240 and the client is partial to nvidia and evga Though the 270x does out perform them both...even though i was told no amd that really might be worth looking into Your friends loss then. It doesn't pay to be a fanboy Blood and Ice - Another Prodigy Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 25, 2014 Your friends loss then. It doesn't pay to be a fanboy +1 Performance on the dollar all day erryday. You can't game on a label! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 25, 2014 +1 Performance on the dollar all day erryday. You can't game on a label! Nvidia is partially like Apple; their products are overpriced and they're shiny silver, but the software is far better. Not as overpriced as Apple, but still overpriced. FANBOY OF: PowerColor, be quiet!, Transcend, G.Skill, Phanteks FORMERLY FANBOY OF: A-Data, Corsair, Nvidia DEVELOPING FANBOY OF: AMD (GPUS), Intel (CPUs), ASRock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 25, 2014 Author Your friends loss then. It doesn't pay to be a fanboy He's not a fanboy, just not tech savvy.....so he always goes with what he thinks is mainstream. Tried explaining the way of things to him but its a lost cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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