I am finally going to get my order my GPU but few Qs (Int)

[Sharif]

I am going to order internationally,are there any factors i should watch out? (amazon to SA) (No import tax) 

 

Example :

1. How to track my shipping with those apps? 
2. I am a first timer any advice?
3. Am i missing anything? 
4. Is the estimation the exact cost? 
5. How long did it take for you? 

 

Yes 3.5gb,very annoyed but still seems the best in that price point (sort of) 

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NJ9BJ8G/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[skullrebell]

better option http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Version-PCI-Express-Graphics-11227-00-40G/dp/B00HJOXUKC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422998289&sr=1-1&keywords=r9+290&pebp=1422998291564&peasin=B00HJOXUKC

[DildorTheDecent]

Amazon have their own tracking or the courier will provide something. 

 

If things go wrong talk to Amazon or the seller. 

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Yes 3.5gb,very annoyed but still seems the best in that price point (sort of) 

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NJ9BJ8G/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Graphics-R9-290X-LIGHTNING/dp/B00IZNE2ZS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422998315&sr=1-1&keywords=290x+lightning

 

Debatable.

[zappian]

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Graphics-R9-290X-LIGHTNING/dp/B00IZNE2ZS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422998315&sr=1-1&keywords=290x+lightning

 

Debatable.

 

290x lightning is the best value currently IMO.

 

People saying the 970 is the best for the price , hmm i dont agree with that anymore honestly.

 

Just my two cents.

 

You can get that card for 300 bucks with rebates.

[Sharif]

better option http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Version-PCI-Express-Graphics-11227-00-40G/dp/B00HJOXUKC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422998289&sr=1-1&keywords=r9+290&pebp=1422998291564&peasin=B00HJOXUKC

 

290x lightning is the best value currently IMO.

 

People saying the 970 is the best for the price , hmm i dont agree with that anymore honestly.

 

Just my two cents.

 

You can get that card for 300 bucks with rebates.

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Graphics-R9-290X-LIGHTNING/dp/B00IZNE2ZS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422998315&sr=1-1&keywords=290x+lightning

 

Debatable.

I have been using a AMD card for 3+ years,i want to check out what Nvidia offers,maybe next time i will go with R9 400/300 

[Xaring]

I still prefer the 970 over the 290, although the 290 lightning is a serious beast, would use them in crossfire, but for single performance id get 970.

 

As its been shown, the 970 only suffers from the vram problem at high resolutions, but the framerates are not high enough when the graphics run ultra and ultraHD, therefore, having the whole 4GB is best if running SLI or crossfire, as you will have the horsepower and ram to run ultraHD at ultra detail. single GPU 970, dual, 290s.

[Sharif]

I still prefer the 970 over the 290, although the 290 lightning is a serious beast, would use them in crossfire, but for single performance id get 970.

 

As its been shown, the 970 only suffers from the vram problem at high resolutions, but the framerates are not high enough when the graphics run ultra and ultraHD, therefore, having the whole 4GB is best if running SLI or crossfire, as you will have the horsepower and ram to run ultraHD at ultra detail. single GPU 970, dual, 290s.

If i ever do it probably will be just 1440p 

[Xaring]

If i ever do it probably will be just 1440p 

then you are probably fine with the 970 (i have one and i'm incredibly pleased with its performance, thats why i keep recomending it)

[zappian]

If i ever do it probably will be just 1440p 

 

At 1080p either one will work fine , thats why i recommend like a msi 290x for 280 bucks .

There is no need to spend more 40/50 bucks for a card with slight performance edge.

 

Thats my reasoning most of the time.

[Sharif]

At 1080p either one will work fine , thats why i recommend like a msi 290x for 280 bucks .

There is no need to spend more 40/50 bucks for a card with slight performance edge.

 

Thats my reasoning most of the time.

 

 

then you are probably fine with the 970 (i have one and i'm incredibly pleased with its performance, thats why i keep recomending it)

Thanks,btw i am going with Asus becasue of International warrenty 

[Whorax]

Yes 3.5gb,very annoyed but still seems the best in that price point (sort of) 

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NJ9BJ8G/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I have been using a AMD card for 3+ years,i want to check out what Nvidia offers,maybe next time i will go with R9 400/300 

 

Better stick to what you know and go with the Lightining 290X this time around if your PSU can handle it. Try out Nvidia when they have a card that wasn't partially lied about.

[Xaring]

Thanks,btw i am going with Asus becasue of International warrenty 

DONT! DOOONT! Asus cards are a fair bit worse than the competing ones! I got an MSI one coz im a fanboy but the gigabyte one is epic. Don't MSI and GB have same kind of warranties as Asus?

[Sharif]

DONT! DOOONT! Asus cards are a fair bit worse than the competing ones! I got an MSI one coz im a fanboy but the gigabyte one is epic. Don't MSI and GB have same kind of warranties as Asus?

Not internationally 

[Majestic]

290X or 970 are both overpowered for that 955. I suggest you spend a little less and stay realistic. 

[zappian]

290X or 970 are both overpowered for that 955. I suggest you spend a little less and stay realistic. 

 

Thats true , that cpu bottleneck my 270x hard on far cry 4 until i upgraded.

[handymanshandle]

Sapphire, Club3D, and PowerCooler (and XFX) are probably among the best R9 2xx makers.