MSI R9 290 vs Zotac GTX 970?

[azorGFX]

Hi, where i live more expensive 290 and cheapest 970 are priced with ~$50 difference, is the entry level 970 worth the higher price?

Exact model of the 970 is Zotac GTX 970 ZT-90101-10P.

For 290 i have EAN and link to the Polish store, no model number.

290 EAN: 4719072323578

290 link:

http://www.morele.net/karta-graficzna-msi-r9-290-4096mb-ddr5-512-d-h-pci-e-gaming-4g-r9-290-gaming-4g-621447/

970 link:

http://www.morele.net/karta-graficzna-zotac-geforce-970-4gb-gddr5-256-bit-2xdvi-hdmi-dp-box-zt-90101-10p-665620/?ceneo_spo=true

 

If needed, rest of my specs:

• Windows 10 64bit
• Corsair 230t
• Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0
• Corsair CX500M
• Phenom II x6 1055t @3,5Ghz
• CoolerMaster 212 evo
• Radeon HD5770 1gb
• ADATA 2x2GB 1600
• Samsung 840 evo 120gb
• Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM

 

[TheKDub]

970 is better.

[Enderman]

the 970 is a lot better than a 290

[soaringchicken]

970 is a lot better ^

[DND]

for me in terms of the performance the 970 is better. and the 50$ difference would be worth it.

[azorGFX]

I know that the 970 is better but i'm worried about the zotac cooler, it doesn't look very strong and can't handle much oc.

[MrImnotMLG]

The 970 is cooler, quieter, less power hungry at stock speeds, overclocks better, and can handle most new games downright better.

[i_build_nanosuits]

I know that the 970 is better but i'm worried about the zotac cooler, it doesn't look very strong and can't handle much oc.

it's not very strong but it's defenetly good enough to keep a GTX970 cool enough even if you push some sliders in afterburner...so long as you don't custom bios the card in order to overvolt it the open air cooler on the zotac card is way good.

[azorGFX]

Ok, thanks. From what i understand this zotac is a custom board, is there any waterblock for it?

[i_build_nanosuits]

Ok, thanks. From what i understand this zotac is a custom board, is there any waterblock for it?

i don't think so and it's not required...if your intention is to watercool this card, forget it and just get a 980.

[azorGFX]

Well, it's not right now, but i just consider that after i'm done with all the upgrades i could waterdool my whole system, it's not the priority and by any means dealbreaker, just somethink that i thought about and i would like t know if i have this possibility.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Well, it's not right now, but i just consider that after i'm done with all the upgrades i could waterdool my whole system, it's not the priority and by any means dealbreaker, just somethink that i thought about and i would like t know if i have this possibility.

look at EK to see if they have a compatible waterblock for this card, i'm not sure...i wouldn't think so...it might be available in the future.