Can't choose between to get the R9 390 vs the GTX 970

[DannyRyu]

Single monitor 1080p, max graphics etc etc can't choose between to get either of them I have a 600 W PSU.

also which is the best without OCing it.

I've seen the GTX 700 series too and was interested because some of the performance is pretty close.

[Rarz]

I went with the 970 because of the reduced heat in my case/power consumption.

[Muz]

Too close to call, personally right now i'd go with the AMD card because currently they are doing way better with DX12 and drivers at the moment.

[JefferyD90]

Single monitor 1080p, max graphics etc etc can't choose between to get either of them I have a 600 W PSU.

also which is the best without OCing it.

I've seen the GTX 700 series too and was interested because some of the performance is pretty close.

That VRAM is a HUGE factor.  You'll be able to run all your older games just fine on both, and all your newer games good on both.  But only AMD's cards will be able to run your older games at 4k great.  Which means down sampling for you at 1080p, which means GREAT image quality.

[NutzInTheHead]

I had to go 970 because of using G-Sync.

But the 390 is a really good card too.

Just look at reviews of the games you play.

Some games are made to better run on Nvidia and some are better on AMD.

 

This is a kind of decision that really depends on you as both of these cards are great at 1080p.

 

Also keep in mind if you are going to be upgrading monitor in the lifespan of your card. If its Freesync monitor you would generally want to go the AMD route. And G-Sync for Nvidia.

[Demm]

You can see in my signature that I have the 970. but that was before the 390 came out. I don't understand why the 390 doesn't destroy the 970 having those 8 gigs of Vram, but to be honest it performs with few frames better than the 970, the temperatures and power requirements are close to each other, so If I were you, I'd go with the R9 390.

 

They are both pretty much the same. It comes down to your preference and needs. For example: I was going to play a lot of Ubisoft games, like Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia and so on... WHICH are all Nvidia optimized, hence the 970 instead of r9 290X at the time.

[Sam Z Man]

They both have there strong points, but I prefer AMD because it fits my current situation best.

[Nena Trinity]

R9 390 is best! (I have 970 trust me!)

[SpaceJunglerX]

R9 390, you wont regret it!

[ybriK]

Both cards are great even at rekting porn at 1080p. Whichever is cheaper but I'm siding with the 390 as it has better performance and significantly bigger vram. Whatever you do don't get a 780 or 780 Ti, I have one and regret it SO BAD. I wish I waited more months for the 390 release and decided from there for either a 970 or 390.

[DannyRyu]

Thanks

[Humbug]

390 edges it.

[BluntestTech]

i would say r9 390, and for brand Sapphire. I did buy Sapphire r9 390 few weeks ago and couldnt be happier. Extra VRAM will be useful if you are going to upgrade or are already playing at 1440p. Part of reason i chose R9 390 is that NVIDIA has done some stuff that i dont really approve and also future proofness.