$300 Limit

[Deathikilled121]

I am trying to replace my R7 260x with something else from GTX or Radeon but I don't know what would be best for gaming. I made my computer http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ and found a graphics card that looks worth it's price http://tinyurl.com/l9hn6aw. Also I think the graphics card may be the problem with the computer but the CPU is what is heating up and not working properly, so I am wondering if a water cooled CPU would fix that because I can feel the heat from outside the case.

[ChaseB]

Great Choice. Bump up to an 280x or 285 and you will be super happy.

[VirtualR3ality]

Probably best to cough up an extra 20-30 and get a 970 in my opinion you will be better with that.

[ChaseB]

I am trying to replace my R7 260x with something else from GTX or Radeon but I don't know what would be best for gaming. I made my computer http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ and found a graphics card that looks worth it's price http://tinyurl.com/l9hn6aw.

Follow your post

[ChaseB]

Probably best to cough up an extra 20-30 and get a 970 in my opinion you will be better with that.

What? His link shows a $200 card 

[Phillyphries]

R9 290x for just $10 more than your budget is a steal imo

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHIPN5A/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

But a R9 290 for ~$290 sounds good too

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121842&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[Kermit]

r9 280x vapor-X or r9 280x Tri-X

Both are absolutely amazing cards. I have the Tri-X and couldn't recommend it enough.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202137&cm_re=r9_290_vapor-_-14-202-137-_-Product - Vapor-X

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202125&cm_re=r9_280x_tri-x-_-14-202-125-_-Product - Tri-X

 

Alternitively, you could spend a few dollars more and get a beast 970...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487076&cm_re=970-_-14-487-076-_-Product - EVGA

 

 

By the way, welcome to the forums!!!

[Kermit]

Great Choice. Bump up to an 280x or 285 and you will be super happy.

 

280x is better than 285 with the same price tag

[KryptonicFox]

I am trying to replace my R7 260x with something else from GTX or Radeon but I don't know what would be best for gaming. I made my computer http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ and found a graphics card that looks worth it's price http://tinyurl.com/l9hn6aw. Also I think the graphics card may be the problem with the computer but the CPU is what is heating up and not working properly, so I am wondering if a water cooled CPU would fix that because I can feel the heat from outside the case.

R9 290X is $282 and the GTX 970 is $319, Save the extra $19 

[KryptonicFox]

I am trying to replace my R7 260x with something else from GTX or Radeon but I don't know what would be best for gaming. I made my computer http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ and found a graphics card that looks worth it's price http://tinyurl.com/l9hn6aw. Also I think the graphics card may be the problem with the computer but the CPU is what is heating up and not working properly, so I am wondering if a water cooled CPU would fix that because I can feel the heat from outside the case.

Also what is cooling your CPU and is it overclocked

[Deathikilled121]

Also what is cooling your CPU and is it overclocked

Masscool 5T568S1H3 33.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler and no

[Peter Vaughan Truslow]

I am trying to replace my R7 260x with something else from GTX or Radeon but I don't know what would be best for gaming. I made my computer http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ and found a graphics card that looks worth it's price http://tinyurl.com/l9hn6aw. Also I think the graphics card may be the problem with the computer but the CPU is what is heating up and not working properly, so I am wondering if a water cooled CPU would fix that because I can feel the heat from outside the case.

GTX 970 and a hyper 212 evo

[Deathikilled121]

r9 280x vapor-X or r9 280x Tri-X

Both are absolutely amazing cards. I have the Tri-X and couldn't recommend it enough.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202137&cm_re=r9_290_vapor-_-14-202-137-_-Product - Vapor-X

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202125&cm_re=r9_280x_tri-x-_-14-202-125-_-Product - Tri-X

 

Alternitively, you could spend a few dollars more and get a beast 970...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487076&cm_re=970-_-14-487-076-_-Product - EVGA

 

 

By the way, welcome to the forums!!!

Yeah, amazing recommendation, I got it bookmarked for now. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202125&cm_re=r9_280x_tri-x-_-14-202-125-_-Product

[Kermit]

285 does support free sync though while the 280x does not. In case that was something he ever wanted down the line.

 

ehhh. Free-sync isnt that big of a market thats why the 280x far outsold the 285. As games develop and become more optimized, tearing will be less of an issue. but that could be years away, so whatever yours or others' personal preference might be, I prefer the 280x just due to the performance difference

 

Edit: @Deathikilled121 a part list of your PC would be helpful thanks

[KryptonicFox]

Masscool 5T568S1H3 33.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler and no

Get a hyper 212 or water cool it but deal with the risk of it leaking

[Fgtfv567]

GOOD GOD, YOUR PC HAS THE EXACT SAME PARTS AS MY BUDGET GAMING RIG. STRAIGHT DOWN TO THE BONE.

Anywho, I'd recommend getting a 970 ITX

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970ixoc4gd

I'd cough up the extra 20 bucks for one hell of a card.

[Deathikilled121]

ehhh. Free-sync isnt that big of a market thats why the 280x far outsold the 285. As games develop and become more optimized, tearing will be less of an issue. but that could be years away, so whatever yours or others' personal preference might be, I prefer the 280x just due to the performance difference

 

Edit: @Deathikilled121 a part list of your PC would be helpful thanks

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

[Deathikilled121]

I've no idea if you willing to buy second hand at all but if you are I suggest you check out Reddit's /r/hardwareswap

I picked up a 5 month used Asus 280x for $120 + $10 shipping and works flawlessly. Yeah it's used but it'll last me for a few years and I saved a ton.

Wow that's an amazing discount, I'll look at that.

[Kermit]

I would go with the vapor-x 280x, nothing else. Vapor-x is the best cooler on the market to date, and the 280x works like a charm 

 

@cthomas1489 I also got my 280x used, but on eBay for $175 + shipping from Canada. How did you get yours so cheap?

[jkraghify]

Buy used and get a 970 or 290x. The 280x used should be around $170: they're not worth more than that. A used 970 or 290x would be around $300. I'm sure you can find a much better deal using Craigslist/eBay.

Tips on finding deals:

-misspell the name of the card and look at "time ending soonest"

-haggle on Craigslist

-watch for low "buy it now" prices on eBay. Users sometimes post too quickly and make a typo and you end up winning.

-ask your friends if they know anyone selling a video card for cheap

[VirtualR3ality]

What? His link shows a $200 card 

I was talking about the thread name which was 300 dollar limit

[alphaproject]

I picked up a used GTX 770 4 gig card for $237. It looked brand new to be honest. Guy was selling SLI but selling them separately.

 

Big difference from my 7850 1 gb card from Sapphire.

[Kermit]

The guy just upgraded to a GTX 980 and was getting rid of it. Original box and all. Said he didn't mine on it and I tend to believe him since GPU mining hasn't been profitable for awhile. Just got lucky. /r/hardwareswap does see them go for $140-$150 pretty often though

 

Thats a pretty sweet deal