The Struggle

[ethan190c]

So I have all the parts for my build:

Intel Core i5 4690k

Gigabyte Gaming 3

16 GB Kingston HyperX Fury Black Series

EVGA Supernova 650W

Phanteks Enthoo Luxe

 

except for the graphics card.

 

I'm looking in the range of 200-270 Canadian dollars so should I just go for a gtx 960 or wait for the 370x?

[CoolaxGaming]

The 960 is horribly priced.

I will find a card, just wait a min or two

[CoolaxGaming]

Here got one - http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-radeon-r9-280x-1100mhz-d0-103824-1482.htm

 

Or save up a bit more and get a card that will last A LOT longer http://www.ncix.com/detail/xfx-radeon-r9-290-double-99-93750-1509.htm

[ethan190c]

I would get a 280x or a 270x but maybe it's just me but I want a 'newer' card since those were re-branded

[CoolaxGaming]

I would get a 280x or a 270x but maybe it's just me but I want a 'newer' card since those were re-branded

But the rebrand is better then the 960... Just save for a month and get a 290...

[ethan190c]

Well then I might just get a 270x since I'm just gonna be playing league of legends for the time being

[ethan190c]

but also, would it be a good idea to wait or not since the Canadian dollar is falling so much and the 300 series might be more expensive

[R_Golden]

Get only 8gb RAM and then try to squeeze in a 290x. Then get the other 8gb later.

[R_Golden]

Nvm, just looked at Canadian prices. Much more expensive than US prices. Here this fits and you can get your 16gb.http://m.newegg.ca/Product/index?itemnumber=14-202-112

[Opcode]

I would get a 280x or a 270x but maybe it's just me but I want a 'newer' card since those were re-branded

The R9 370(X) will likely be a re-brand anyways of Tonga.

[Texhnlyze]

Such good specs only to be housed by a mid range GPU. Can you save up more money or are you in a rush to get one?

[Tetters]

Due to some severe budget restraints, I just bought the EVGA SSC 960 and so far am impressed with it. I dont play the latest and greatest releases but BF4 and Tomb Raider play very nicely. I mostly play EVE and its very unlikely I will be playing the recent releases of games so this card works for me, depending on what you want to play, it might well work for you and would fit into your budget here in Canada

[ethan190c]

Such good specs only to be housed by a mid range GPU. Can you save up more money or are you in a rush to get one?

Well I'm buying a gpu for what I need and since I only play league of legends atm a card with the performance of a 960 would fit my purpose and give a little growing room for some other game I would want to play

[ethan190c]

Due to some severe budget restraints, I just bought the EVGA SSC 960 and so far am impressed with it. I dont play the latest and greatest releases but BF4 and Tomb Raider play very nicely. I mostly play EVE and its very unlikely I will be playing the recent releases of games so this card works for me, depending on what you want to play, it might well work for you and would fit into your budget here in Canada

I think I'll go for a msi or gigabyte 960 unless the 300 series hurries up lol

[Texhnlyze]

Well I'm buying a gpu for what I need and since I only play league of legends atm a card with the performance of a 960 would fit my purpose and give a little growing room for some other game I would want to play

 

Once you have a new gpu, you will be always hungry for more power. Getting another 50 bucks or 100 would get you a 290 or even a 290x. But if you're really just playing one game, especially just MOBA games,  I would guess a 960 or a 280x is good enough. One of my friend has a 260x and able to play league at 120fps in high settings.

[Tetters]

I think I'll go for a msi or gigabyte 960 unless the 300 series hurries up lol

I they had been in my price range, and in stock, I probably would have gone for the Gigabyte card