Which to get?

[Tasuma]

So I am getting a new gpu and was curious if I should get the gtx 960 or r9 380? Please take note that I don't play 99% of triple A games. I'm mostly a league of legos, csgo, dota kind of guy. Would it even be better to simply get a gtx 950 for the price:performance? Much love!

[Guest]

I think you're better off with a GTX 750 Ti if you only play those games.

[OAcesync]

380/280/285 would be the best choice

[Tasuma]

I think you're better off with a GTX 750 Ti if you only play those games.

 I play SOME triple A games. But usually way after release. Poor college student problems.

[manikyath]

it depends on the rest of your system mostly.

 

the 750Ti does AMAZING in this field, especially for low power/small form factor machines.

[Tasuma]

it depends on the rest of your system mostly.

 

the 750Ti does AMAZING in this field, especially for low power/small form factor machines.

I was thinking about that card too. I mean I don't feel the need to drop extra for something I MAY use in the future. Because 90% of the time I don't.

[manikyath]

I was thinking about that card too. I mean I don't feel the need to drop extra for something I MAY use in the future. Because 90% of the time I don't.

the thing is that with the games you've listed, a GT640 would suffice.

 

the 750Ti provides much more value for money tho.

[Tasuma]

the thing is that with the games you've listed, a GT640 would suffice.

 

the 750Ti provides much more value for money tho.

Would a GTX 960 be worth it in the long run you think? $149 for 750ti or $223(give or take) for GTX960

[Guest]

Would a GTX 960 be worth it in the long run you think? $149 for 750ti or $223(give or take) for GTX960

 

hmmm.. What about an R9 380? AMD seems to be way better in DX12 benchmarks.

[Tasuma]

hmmm.. What about an R9 380? AMD seems to be way better in DX12 benchmarks.

 

By the time DX12 is at the point where I could give a crap I will hopefully have enough to get a higher end gpu.  

[PineappleHolidays]

Would a GTX 960 be worth it in the long run you think? $149 for 750ti or $223(give or take) for GTX960

I would probably either go for a second hand 7970 / 280 if you're fine with used

 

or get a R9 380, as that will let you test the waters with some heavier games later

[DannyRyu]

750 Ti is good. or GTX 950 maybe

[manikyath]

Would a GTX 960 be worth it in the long run you think? $149 for 750ti or $223(give or take) for GTX960

well, the more you spend on you GPU, the longer you're gonna be able to go without upgrading, or without turning down settings.

 

as said (@JelleDekkers) AMD does better in DX12 right now, the question is if you're gonna be playing any DX12 games, and how nvidia is going to fix this.

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for me personally the low TDP of the mid-range Nvidia parts is a huge benefit, because it'll save you in room heat, and required airflow.

[Tasuma]

well, the more you spend on you GPU, the longer you're gonna be able to go without upgrading, or without turning down settings.

 

as said (@JelleDekkers) AMD does better in DX12 right now, the question is if you're gonna be playing any DX12 games, and how nvidia is going to fix this.

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for me personally the low TDP of the mid-range Nvidia parts is a huge benefit, because it'll save you in room heat, and required airflow.

 

I don't plan on getting any triple A games in the near future honestly. Not until DX12 is mainstream. 

[manikyath]

I don't plan on getting any triple A games in the near future honestly. Not until DX12 is mainstream. 

well... on that note, i have like... 2 DX11 games...

 

you may be waiting a while for that

[Tasuma]

well... on that note, i have like... 2 DX11 games...

 

you may be waiting a while for that

I think I'll go with the 750ti in all honesty. It's comfortably within budget and does what I want it to.

[stealth80]

hmmm.. What about an R9 380? AMD seems to be way better in DX12 benchmarks.

 

in the one available bench, which is a game in Alpha state. I'm keeping these comments to myself until we see some actual optimized DX12 games benched. By which point I will be due a new GPU anyway, as will a lot of people.

[lxyfutures]

If you have extra money, go get a 380 ,or you WILL regret like I do...Three years before I thought I would never play 3A games, but things change, after my friends stop playing dota, I stop playing online games either...So I think get a good card would be nice

[manikyath]

in the one available bench, which is a game in Alpha state. I'm keeping these comments to myself until we see some actual optimized DX12 games benched. By which point I will be due a new GPU anyway, as will a lot of people.

this is the kind of post i'd like multiple times if i could...

[Tasuma]

in the one available bench, which is a game in Alpha state. I'm keeping these comments to myself until we see some actual optimized DX12 games benched. By which point I will be due a new GPU anyway, as will a lot of people.

That is my mind set! I'm not gonna "invest" into a possible fps increase.