Need help chooseing a graphics card

[bacon]

Hello,

 

So i need a good graphics card to power my new 144hz monitor, and my budget is $500 CAN and under. I have looked into the gtx 970s and i think there great so i'm leaning to that side but i also have found a used r9 290x for $300 and in great condition and has only been used for an hour i can go see it to see if it works correctly and everything. so my question is is the GTX 970 worth the extra $200

[WereCat]

If the R9 290x is indeed in good condition then no.. 970 is not worth extra $200 compared to 290x.

[Aniallation]

So i need a good graphics card to power my new 144hz monitor, and my budget is $500 CAN and under. I have looked into the gtx 970s and i think there great so i'm leaning to that side but i also have found a used r9 290x for $300 and in great condition and has only been used for an hour i can go see it to see if it works correctly and everything. so my question is is the GTX 970 worth the extra $200

What 290X model specifically? Reference or aftermarket?

[TheN00bBuilder]

Go with the R9 290X.

[Knaj]

It depends on what you would be using this computer for and what games you would be using, gpuboss has a good runthrough on these cards: http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-290X-vs-GeForce-GTX-970

 

But this is the more important part:

 

 

[bacon]

its reference 

[Johannes_Lazor]

It depends on what you would be using this computer for and what games you would be using, gpuboss has a good runthrough on these cards: http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-290X-vs-GeForce-GTX-970

 

But this is the more important part:

 

 

Never, Ever use GPU/CPUboss, It is Horrible for comparing stuff.

Use Passmark instead. https://www.passmark.com/

[tugadude4]

Never, Ever use GPU/CPUboss, It is Horrible for comparing stuff.

Use Passmark instead. https://www.passmark.com/

THANK YOU!

[Knaj]

If the R9 290x is indeed in good condition then no.. 970 is not worth extra $200 compared to 290x.

 

But since you found one in good condition, and is much cheaper,  @WereCat is right, the R9 290x would probably be the best bang for your buck

[bacon]

also to note that the used r9 290x does not have a warrenty

[Johannes_Lazor]

its reference 

The R9 290x's reference cooler is horrible, It sounds like a leafblower and it is not rare for it to get to 80-90 degrees C.

[SocomSuade]

$200 more?

Someone fill me in I bought my Non Reference 970 for $315 total. And it came with 2 games like 4 months ago.

The 290x was around the same price.

[Darkman]

Never, Ever use GPU/CPUboss, It is Horrible for comparing stuff.

Use Passmark instead. https://www.passmark.com/

Or Anandtech. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/

[spenser_l]

Why is this in hot deals?

[CyberneticTitan]

Found a used Gigabyte R9 290X aftermarket for less than $400 CAD on eBay. Just search it on eBay Canada.

[bacon]

$200 more?

Someone fill me in I bought my Non Reference 970 for $315 total. And it came with 2 games like 4 months ago.

The 290x was around the same price.

After tax the gtx 970 comes close to $500 CAN

[moderategamer]

Should probably consider going back to school first and learning how to spell

[iTonyy]

If you've considered buying a used 290x, why not a used 970? They go for around $350 CAD.

I just bought a BNIB EVGA 970 with the ACX cooler for $330 last week and I was able to register it for a full 3 year warranty

[CyberneticTitan]

If you've considered buying a used 290x, why not a used 970? They go for around $350 CAD.

I just bought a BNIB EVGA 970 with the ACX cooler for $330 last week and I was able to register it for a full 3 year warranty

 

Because although the 290X produces more heat and draws more power, it offers same or better performance at a cheaper price point:

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_970_Gaming/

[iTonyy]

Because although the 290X produces more heat and draws more power, it offers same or better performance at a cheaper price point:

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_970_Gaming/

While that's true, the main argument made above was that it wasn't worth an extra $200(or even $100 imo). However at around an extra $30-50, its a worthwhile consideration depending on how much he values silence/heat output. Not the mention that the 970 will hold its value much better compared to the 290x