Nvidia Cards Under 180$

[reapersivan]

Hello I need help in finding a gpu under 180$ that perform well on Battlefield 4. I am new to PCs and I need help, I well be running a budget pc under 500$, an Amd fx8320 3.5 ghz 8core cpu. This computer is mainly for GAMING. I will have 8gb of Crucial Ballistix ram. I need a card that stays cool, and performs good in demanding games. If anyone could recommend a card and perhaps include benchmarks? I want a card that will last me a couple years.

[Arty]

750 ti

[NicekillBG]

dont repost please watch it when you press enter

[Lotus]

Why an NVidia card? Currently, there are better deals on AMD cards. Here is an R9 280 for $165 that beats what is currently available from NVidia: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100373l

 

Also, if gaming is your goal, why the FX-8320? It's much better suited towards productivity. You could easily get a non-K i5 at that price point.

[Dubesta11]

Did you buy any parts yet? 

[Faceman]

This is going to be the best performing computer for around $500

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hBxbcf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hBxbcf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($41.34 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($25.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $490.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-08 21:56 EST-0500

 

Benchmarks:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sapphire-radeon-dual-x-r9-280,3914-3.html

http://techgage.com/article/sapphire-radeon-r9-280-dual-x-3gb-graphics-card-review/

 

 

Avoid AMD FX8.  It is not really a less expensive option than Intel, and it performs worse, especially in games.

 

Note with this build you still need an operating system.

[reapersivan]

I have not bought anything at the moment. Amd is what I cam afford at the moment.Also, I jave heard lots of forums and reviews say that the 280 from amd "artifacts" a lot

[I/O]

Unless going for high end 9xx nvidia cards there's nothing to consider with AMD price drops.

 

[reapersivan]

Unless going for high end 9xx nvidia cards there's nothing to consider with AMD price drops.

So Nvidia??

[Lotus]

This is going to be the best performing computer for around $500

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hBxbcf

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hBxbcf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($41.34 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($164.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($25.00 @ Newegg)

Total: $490.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-08 21:56 EST-0500

 

Benchmarks:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sapphire-radeon-dual-x-r9-280,3914-3.html

http://techgage.com/article/sapphire-radeon-r9-280-dual-x-3gb-graphics-card-review/

 

 

Avoid AMD FX8.  It is not really a less expensive option than Intel, and it performs worse, especially in games.

 

Note with this build you still need an operating system.

Uh, you're missing something. RAM.

 

 

 

So Nvidia

No. In the sub $300 price ranges right now in the US, AMD beats out NVidia in the GPU market.

[I/O]

So Nvidia

For $180 price bracket you can buy an AMD card that is in a whole other performance tier above the overpriced 760.

[Faceman]

Uh, you're missing something. RAM.

 

 

 

No. In the sub $300 price ranges right now in the US, AMD beats out NVidia in the GPU market.

He already has 8GB of Crucial Ballistix RAM.

[reapersivan]

For $180 price bracket you can buy an AMD card that is in a whole other performance tier above the overpriced 760.

Does AMDs gpu last long? 4-5 years?

[I/O]

Does AMDs gpu last long? 4-5 years?

You can't say how long any GPU will last as it's on a per GPU basis. If it's working properly and has not been used for mining it should last for as long as you a realistically going to need it to work and then some. I would highly recommend upgrading well before 5 years though.

[deathjester]

Does AMDs gpu last long? 4-5 years?

 

All that matters is cooling/temps. Nvidia does not make a magic chip. There are good and bad cards on both brands and failure rates on what were VERY expensive 780ti's. The GTX 970 has more good brands than the R9 290 cus the R9 290 runs hot, but a R9 280 is not a R9 290 and needs nowhere near as good a aftermarket cooler. The Sapphire 280 he linked is a good card. Sapphire and the higher end Power Color PCS + cards are as good as it gets on AMD.

 

Don't worry too much about temps until a R9 290 on AMD.  They are all fine, but I would go with the Sapphire cus they make quality stuff and it is on sale. If the MSI 280 was on sale? I would say get that one. Just as good. MSI is fine up until R9 290's on cooling, and then they are behind Sapphire and the PCS+ cards.

[Opcode]

An R9 280 will get you more performance for your dollar in that price area. Especially once you consider the performance advantages that Mantle has with Battlefield 4.

[I/O]

An R9 280 will get you more performance for your dollar in that price area. Especially once you consider the performance advantages that Mantle has with Battlefield 4.

Heck for $15 more than a GTX 760 you can get a 280x with three free games.

[Opcode]

Heck for $15 more than a GTX 760 you can get a 280x with three free games.

Tho given his budget, $165 for a R9 280 with 3 free games is still a heck of a deal as well. The next up R9 280x is nearly $100 more (unless you go reference design for $200).

[I/O]

Tho given his budget, $165 for a R9 280 with 3 free games is still a heck of a deal as well. The next up R9 280x is nearly $100 more (unless you go reference design for $200).

If you took a look at my graph above you will see the current pricing on the 280x.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131607&cm_re=R9_280x-_-14-131-607-_-Product

[Opcode]

If you took a look at my graph above you will see the current pricing on the 280x.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131607&cm_re=R9_280x-_-14-131-607-_-Product

Current pricing is $250 range, or like I said in my previous post $200 for a reference design. Even then, you still can't beat the value of a non-reference design R9 280 for $165.

[shorinman]

Avoid AMD FX8. It is not really a less expensive option than Intel, and it performs worse, especially in games.

This is why I always shrug when people say AMD FX, especially for gaming. For the money you can get equivalent Intel parts that are way better.

[reapersivan]

Alright so I decided to stick to the Radeon R9 270. Which brand should I choose from these 2? http://www.microcenter.com/product/425815/Radeon_R9_270_Overclocked_2048MB_PCIe_30_x16_Video_Card OR THE http://www.microcenter.com/product/429841/Radeon_R9_270_Overclocked_2048MB_DDR5_PCIe30x16_Video_Card    

[Opcode]

Alright so I decided to stick to the Radeon R9 270. Which brand should I choose from these 2? http://www.microcenter.com/product/425815/Radeon_R9_270_Overclocked_2048MB_PCIe_30_x16_Video_Card OR THE http://www.microcenter.com/product/429841/Radeon_R9_270_Overclocked_2048MB_DDR5_PCIe30x16_Video_Card    

If you live near a MicroCenter I would throw it out there that a Pentium G3258 overclocked will perform extremely well in gaming for a fraction of the price that it will cost you for a FX-8320 based setup. Less money spent on the motherboard and CPU translates into more money spent into a higher end GPU. A R9 270 will be pushed to its performance wall with either microprocessor so it's really up to you if you're looking for higher game frame rates over having extra cores. What do you use your machine for other than gaming?

[reapersivan]

If you live near a MicroCenter I would throw it out there that a Pentium G3258 overclocked will perform extremely well in gaming for a fraction of the price that it will cost you for a FX-8320 based setup. Less money spent on the motherboard and CPU translates into more money spent into a higher end GPU. A R9 270 will be pushed to its performance wall with either microprocessor so it's really up to you if you're looking for higher game frame rates over having extra cores. What do you use your machine for other than gaming?

I will just be using it for gaming.

[Lotus]

Honestly, the selection of which specific version of the GPU you get is, again, based upon which is on sale for the cheapest when you buy. Right now, that looks like the Asus DC2OC version. It's only $140 from amazon right now:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWV0ZD8/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

Prices are always in flux, so always check to make sure you're getting the best deal when you buy. If you even want a better GPU, the R9 280 goes for around $180 right now which is in your budget.