R9 280 or GTX 960

[Tetters]

Folks

 

I was saving some cash towards to a 970, but with prices going through the roof here in Canada and the reality I probably wont need a highend card I am weighing up the R9 280 and the GTX 960. The only games I play are EVE and World of Tanks, with a little BF4 and Tomb Raider to change things up once in a while.

 

I would really value some thoughts from you guys, both cards are fine for what they do, but I am torn between them. If I manage to add another $150 to the war fund I would most likely go for the 970 but I just dont think its worth it for me anymore

 

Cheers

 

T

[The Dragon]

r9 280 defenitely

[Najuno]

The GTX960 and R9 280 don´t give and take much from each other... I´d try to save some dollars more towards the R9 280X. But if you choose between the R9 280X and the GTX960 for the games you play I´d go for the R9 280 because of the 3GB VRAM.

[Tetters]

The GTX960 and R9 280 don´t give and take much from each other... I´d try to save some dollars more towards the R9 280X. But if you choose between the R9 280X and the GTX960 for the games you play I´d go for the R9 280 because of the 3GB VRAM.

Just looking at a 280x right now! Thanks for the advice, I might well go for this card if I can find one locally

[Najuno]

Just looking at a 280x right now! Thanks for the advice, I might well go for this card if I can find one locally

You are welcome . The R9 280X would be the best choice without any doubt.

[dandrix]

960 beats 280, but then again 285 slaps 960 and cost the same mostly.

[Tetters]

Thanks for the feedback guys, really appreciate it

[TechnoNerd]

280x. Much more heat but a little more power. I love both AMD and Nvidia but AMD is a clear winner here. If you say *hurr not an option durr* Then fine. 280. Thats cool tooo.

[TechnoNerd]

I just got a Sapphire R9 280x TOXIC and it is the best GPU Ive ever had. My last GPU was a Gigabyte GTX960 G1 gaming, but it developed coil whine. The 280x is more powerful too.

[Tetters]

I just got a Sapphire R9 280x TOXIC and it is the best GPU Ive ever had. My last GPU was a Gigabyte GTX960 G1 gaming, but it developed coil whine. The 280x is more powerful too.

The very card I am looking at on Amazon .... thanks for the update, this is the card I am going to get

[TechnoNerd]

The very card I am looking at on Amazon .... thanks for the update, this is the card I am going to get

aW glad to help

Remember, 2 8Pin power connecters, very VERY long card, 650+ Watt PSU, anddd thats about it. Its a very hot card, so if you get a bad one, either RMA or replace thermal paste. My card is just fine though.

[Tetters]

aW glad to help

Remember, 2 8Pin power connecters, very VERY long card, 650+ Watt PSU, anddd thats about it. Its a very hot card, so if you get a bad one, either RMA or replace thermal paste. My card is just fine though.

 

I have a Corsair 750d so there will be plenty of room, and lots of airflow so that should help with the temps .... thanks for the heads up though!

[Humbug]

Get the 280 only if you're willing to overclock to get the most out of it. Then it's a beast.

Otherwise get the R9 285 or the Geforce 960.