Help me spend money!

[syrupd]

Okay, time for me to give in and upgrade my GPU. "Black Friday" season is upon us and I expect some deals to start popping up.

 

Let's talk about this like we anticipate some companies will be offer say around $50 to $100 off their cards near US Thanksgiving..

 

 

So my current setup is as follows:

 

i7 4770k (Liquid Cooled)

16GB 1866Mhz

the usual SSD/HHD combo

650Watt Modular (I forget the rails, but it's a performance gaming PSU)

 

And, I would be upgrading from a XFX 7970 3GB Black Edition.

 

I have two requirements, keeping it under $400 and keeping the noise level down. I would like to migrate to a Nvidia Chipset, but happy to hear all opinions as my 7970 has never disappointed me.

 

[rambi36]

Get an r9 290. That thing is dirt cheap at the moment plus you get similar performance to a GTX 970 http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/powercolor-video-card-axr92904gbd5tdheoc

[VincentiusIV]

GTX 970, especially the ASUS Strix version or the Windforce Gigabyte

[SimpleG]

Resolution?

[syrupd]

I'll be running on a TV 1080p, no multi-monitor. But, I want to be 4k Ready

 

So far 2 points for the 970...

[syrupd]

Would a PowerColor AXR9 290x choke my 650watt? It states its minimum psu is 750w.

 

I can get a PowerColor AXR9 290X for $390 or a Zotac 970 4GB for $365

[PutuLips]

Keep that system and invest the money into savings.