Nvidia or Amd

[Totally-A-Hero]

It seems like 970 is going to be crazy beast graphics card! but i just want something to run modded minecraft

Oh, then get a 280 or 270. Id say 280 cuz 3gb of ram

[nj4ck]

America.

OK, in that case the best bang for your buck is probably a GTX 770 or an R9 280X, both are very similar in terms of performance. If you're willing to spend $30 more you can get a 970.

[KRImSIN]

Oh, then get a 280 or 270. Id say 280 cuz 3gb of ram

Im probably going to go with 270x.

[Totally-A-Hero]

Im probably going to go with 270x.

Yes that would be very suffecient for minecraft, i would still recommend the 280 or a good 280x on a good deal.

[Thorium19]

It seems like 970 is going to be crazy beast graphics card! but i just want something to run modded minecraft

If your not comfortable shelling out the extra dollars, then the GTX 760 or 770 are good nvidia choices, and for amd the r9 280/280x is a cracking choice as well. If you want to save money, the r9 270x is a good choice as well.

[KRImSIN]

If your not comfortable shelling out the extra dollars, then the GTX 760 or 770 are good nvidia choices, and for amd the r9 280/280x is a cracking choice as well. If you want to save money, the r9 270x is a good choice as well.

Ok.

[helping]

Why not a GTX 770 or 280X? Why is everyone ignoring those two.

[KRImSIN]

Why not a GTX 770 or 280X? Why is everyone ignoring those two.

I dont want a beast desktop. just something that will run modded minecraft which the 270x will most likely do.

[That Norwegian Guy]

300$ for a graphics card.

The GTX 970 is over twice the card the R9 270x is, It's a shame to pass up on it just because of a $30 budget deficiency, definitely try to put it off until you have the scratch for the 970.

[KRImSIN]

The GTX 970 is over twice the card the R9 270x is, It's a shame to pass up on it just because of a $30 budget deficiency, definitely try to put it off until you have the scratch for the 970.

I have said before i don't want  a beast graphics card! just something that will run minercraft modded which the 270x will most likely do.

[clementk]

there is a Asus Direct CU2 for $298 on newegg.

if you use EMCPAHE2

[KRImSIN]

I have to break the secret! I'm getting a prebuilt! plz don't hate!

[Real_PhillBert]

I have to break the secret! I'm getting a prebuilt! plz don't hate!

[That Norwegian Guy]

1. Go to Linus Tech Tips

2. Ask for advice

3. Disregard all of it

4. ???

5. Misery

[KRImSIN]

yeah....

[azreal99]

Pre-built is a bit pointless these days. Building a PC in the era of plug-and-play is just basically adult lego with a bit of extra thought put into it.

 

Buying a prebuilt system will cost you a lot more and really isn't much easier. Even for a new builder, you can build a system in an hour and have a better PC for much less money.

 

If you decide to go pre-built then that's fair enough, and it's your money to spend as you want, but don't do it because it's easier or you're worried you'll make a mistake. PC building isn't hard. Look at most of us on here.....complete morons.

[rentaspoon]

I have to break the secret! I'm getting a prebuilt! plz don't hate!

Meh if you want a prebuilt then get a prebuilt, R9 270 or above should be fine but I would go for a 280 just so you have that extra headroom if you decide you need it.

As for AMD or Nvidia, whatever features appeal to you the most.

[KRImSIN]

Pre-built is a bit pointless these days. Building a PC in the era of plug-and-play is just basically adult lego with a bit of extra thought put into it.

 

Buying a prebuilt system will cost you a lot more and really isn't much easier. Even for a new builder, you can build a system in an hour and have a better PC for much less money.

 

If you decide to go pre-built then that's fair enough, and it's your money to spend as you want, but don't do it because it's easier or you're worried you'll make a mistake. PC building isn't hard. Look at most of us on here.....complete morons.

Here is a pre built that is worth money : http://www.digitalstormonline.com/vanquish-ii.asp

[rentaspoon]

Pre-built is a bit pointless these days. Building a PC in the era of plug-and-play is just basically adult lego with a bit of extra thought put into it.

Buying a prebuilt system will cost you a lot more and really isn't much easier. Even for a new builder, you can build a system in an hour and have a better PC for much less money.

If you decide to go pre-built then that's fair enough, and it's your money to spend as you want, but don't do it because it's easier or you're worried you'll make a mistake. PC building isn't hard. Look at most of us on here.....complete morons.

An hour? Just gonna put this here http://youtu.be/pebT8Zyy6Bc

[azreal99]

An hour? 

 

Obviously I was talking about the actual physical building of the PC. But yeah, my first build took me about an hour to put the actual system together.

 

Clearly there is research involved, but I'd argue that following a youtbe video or the like when actually building is far less of a time-sink that is looking up components, which you have to do even if buy a pre-built system. The video seems to want to say that there is no time involved in selecting your pre-built, vs lots of time if you're building - but the majority of time involved in building a new PC is actually choosing the best parts. You also need to choose a pre-built PC with the best parts and the best value for money, so the time involved in those decisions is actually the same. Unless you're happy just to shell out for the first thing you see, which is a mistake in both cases.

[holy-sock]

Your best way to go is a 770 or save up a little and go for the 970.

[The Gaige]

Nvidia

[CyanOG]

Seriously spend more and get a 970 you will be so happy

[Botasky]

GTX 970

[NoctHorn]

How long are you willing to wait for your system?  I don't think it will be too long before Nvidia drops their GTX 960 (on track for release sometime next month).  I am guessing that it will have performance similar to the 770 and cost a fair amount less, falling within your budget.

 

If you want your system sooner than that, the R9 280 would probably be fine.