Which GPU

[xHadrian]

EVGA GTX 980 4GB SUPERCLOCKED ACX 2.0 (reference)

OR

MSI R9 390X

Considering the 390X because if the 8G and it's cheaper. I want a GPU that will last 2-3 years.

[OAcesync]

They're not much different at 1080p and the 390X beats the 980 at all resolutions above that so I would go with the 390X and it would last a lot longer with 8GB Vram

[DarkBlade2117]

I seen you have a GTX 970. The r9 390x and GTX 980 won't be to much of a performance gain. 5-12%. Unless you overclocked the GTX 970 and don't like what it's offering I'd get a minimum AMD r9 Fury ( non x ) for $50 more then the GTX 980.

[Godlygamer23]

Please do not post three threads on the topic. One is enough.

[xHadrian]

I seen you have a GTX 970. The r9 390x and GTX 980 won't be to much of a performance gain. 5-12%. Unless you overclocked the GTX 970 and don't like what it's offering I'd get a minimum AMD r9 Fury ( non x ) for $50 more then the GTX 980.

I actually don't have the 970, was going to get it.

[xHadrian]

Please do not post three threads on the topic. One is enough.

Sorry, it glitches for me. Apologies.

[xHadrian]

I seen you have a GTX 970. The r9 390x and GTX 980 won't be to much of a performance gain. 5-12%. Unless you overclocked the GTX 970 and don't like what it's offering I'd get a minimum AMD r9 Fury ( non x ) for $50 more then the GTX 980.

I live in the UAE, so components are limited, fury isn't available here.

[mata-pombos]

390x has better performance but its also more expensive

[tomas710]

Sorry, it glitches for me. Apologies.

What prices are we talking about? cause in the US the difference may be less than in the UAE

[Guest]

980 definitely

you get metal gear solid 5 for free and nvidia has great driver support

 

and geforce experience is awesome

[tomas710]

980 definitely

you get metal gear solid 5 for free and nvidia has great driver support

 

and geforce experience is awesome

Depends on what's the price difference for him

[xHadrian]

What prices are we talking about? cause in the US the difference may be less than in the UAE

2000 AED for 390X

2699 AED for 980

1$=3.7 AED

[xHadrian]

Depends on what's the price difference for him

Both in my budget

[tomas710]

Both in my budget

There is almost a 200 dollars difference, i think according to the prices you have available the 390X makes more sense

[Guest]

2000 AED for 390X

2699 AED for 980

1$=3.7 AED

HOLY FU** BALLS 

 

r9 390x NO QUESTION ABOUT IT

similar enough performance anyway

[xHadrian]

There is almost a 200 dollars difference, i think according to the prices you have available the 390X makes more sense

Which will perform better though? And have better drivers, longer lifespan? I also may watercool my GPU in the future.

[xHadrian]

HOLY FU** BALLS

r9 390x NO QUESTION ABOUT IT

similar enough performance anyway

2699 for reference, 2400 for non-reference.

[Guest]

Which will perform better though? And have better drivers, longer lifespan? I also may watercool my GPU in the future.

well, 980 and 980 but lifespan i would say 390x as long AMD don't go bankrupt and for the last point i would say whatever, they are both good for water cooling but the 390x is gonna take more advantage of it.

[Guest]

2699 for reference, 2400 for non-reference.

wait...the much better version of the same card is cheaper?

[xHadrian]

well, 980 and 980 but lifespan i would say 390x as long AMD don't go bankrupt and for the last point i would say whatever, they are both good for water cooling but the 390x is gonna take more advantage of it.

I've heard a lot of issues with AMD's drivers and keep in mind that water cooling AMD cards doesn't have much options.

[xHadrian]

wait...the much better version of the same card is cheaper?

Exactly

[tomas710]

2699 for reference, 2400 for non-reference.

 

wait...the much better version of the same card is cheaper?

Reference models tend to get expensive, no idea why

[xHadrian]

Reference models tend to get expensive, no idea why

So, what is best? I'm not talking about budget.

[tomas710]

Which will perform better though? And have better drivers, longer lifespan? I also may watercool my GPU in the future.

The 980 will have a slight edge, but the 390X has a massive memory buffer that will keep the card relevant longer, it's nice when your future upgrade is simply getting a second card, with the 980 that may not be the case (mostly speculation but with the jump in memory usage on GTA V i think the trend will be more vram usage)

[tomas710]

Reference models tend to get expensive, no idea why

So, what is best? I'm not talking about budget.

I think you can make the arguement for either a non-reference 980 or a non-reference 390, reference coolers are only good when you are watercooling the card right away and they are cheaper, simply put, they perform considerably worst, louder and hotter. What models you have available for each card? (MSI, EVGA, Saphire, Asus, etc)