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GTX 970 vs R9 290

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The GTX 970 is more powerful, produces less heat and consumes less power.

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Hi

I've been looking at graphics cards and I've hit a dilemma, both the 970 and the 290 are both around the price I'm looking for and I can't see any good reason to buy one or the other.

Just wondering if you could help.

-James

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I'd go with the 970.

The card us new, and the drivers only get better.

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The GTX 970 is more powerful, produces less heat and consumes less power.

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970

uses less power.

runs cooler.

 

if you want the 290

get the One from sapphire with the Tri-x cooler.

My PC

[ I5 4690k (no oc) - Gigabyte Z97 D3H - 8GB Ram - Sapphire R9 280X Vapor-X ]

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^ Pretty much.

 

1080p the 970 wins, not by much, but enough to warrant getting one.

 

1440p+ their even or trading blows give or take whatever game your playing (some better, some worse)

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For the same price, I'd go for a 970, however if the 290 is cheaper it's still a good option.

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970 for power and performance

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