GPU Upgrade

[FairladyZ]

I want to upgrade my 260X and what is a good AMD GPU to buy, that is under $400 US?

 

--Please don't make references to GeForce cards, I'm not interested in buying one.

[Comessy]

Please don't make references to GeForce cards, I'm not interested in buying one.

What's wrong with Nvidia?

[MrLewisMHarris]

r9 290x

[gazabi]

I want to upgrade my 260X and what is a good AMD GPU to buy, that is under $400 US?

 

--Please don't make references to GeForce cards, I'm not interested in buying one.

You should be able to get a 290x for under $400. But if your willing to wait for the 300 series from AMD, I would get one of those.

 

Heres 2 good 290x's: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202079&cm_re=290x-_-14-202-079-_-Product

                                   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127787&cm_re=290x-_-14-127-787-_-Product

[thatguyyouknow75]

What's wrong with Nvidia?

nothing wrong with being loyal to a favorite manufacturer.

[thatguyyouknow75]

the 290x's are pretty cheap right now, but 300 series is just around the corner, with a 260x, youre probably safe waiting a little bit, then making a decision. besides if you don't like the 300 series, the 290 will drop in price to rid of excess stock

[FairladyZ]

What's wrong with Nvidia?

Nvidia cards are expensive, and I want 4GB of video memory, without the 970's 3.5+.5GB issue, and the 980 with a nice cooler from a reliable brand is 500 dollars where I live.

[FairladyZ]

the 290x's are pretty cheap right now, but 300 series is just around the corner, with a 260x, youre probably safe waiting a little bit, then making a decision. besides if you don't like the 300 series, the 290 will drop in price to rid of excess stock

your post helped me, I may wait for the 300 series, and I will see if they are furnaces, like the 200 series cards were, and if they are I will buy a 290X, and if they aren't I'll buy something from the 300 series.

[Guest]

Wait for the 300 series then get 290 or 290x crossfire. 

[thatguyyouknow75]

your post helped me, I may wait for the 300 series, and I will see if they are furnaces, like the 200 series cards were, and if they are I will buy a 290X, and if they aren't I'll buy something from the 300 series.

glad i could help you may be able to buy two 290x's, but only time will tell

[Suika]

Nvidia cards are expensive, and I want 4GB of video memory, without the 970's 3.5+.5GB issue, and the 980 with a nice cooler from a reliable brand is 500 dollars where I live.

NVIDIA cards are not expensive, you get what you pay for. The 970 is not that much more expensive than the 290X. 

 

The GTX 3.5+0.5GB issue is not an issue. Jay has stated that the GTX 970 is still a fine card, and the only times you'll see performance affected are on select GPU heavy games with mods installed. On 1080p and 1440p it's often a very good contender.

[Skrizzles]

NVIDIA cards are not expensive, you get what you pay for. The 970 is not that much more expensive than the 290X. 

 

The GTX 3.5+0.5GB issue is not an issue. Jay has stated that the GTX 970 is still a fine card, and the only times you'll see performance affected are on select GPU heavy games with mods installed. On 1080p and 1440p it's often a very good contender.

Just scored a MSI gtx970 100me on amazon for $311. Nearly forty dollars off original price in January.

[Poster]

Just scored a MSI gtx970 100me on amazon for $311. Nearly forty dollars off original price in January.

Good deal!

 

OP - If waiting for the 300 series isn't your cup of tea (could be many months from now), the 290x I would recommend would be the Lightning Edition from MSI.  It's a sick card and will do you very well.