NVIDIA or AMD?

[HTownTech]

So, I am planning a pc build. I have a budget of 350 max on the gpu, do I go with NVIDIA or AMD? I want the most power for the money, yet I am also skeptical of the whole g-sync thing. My build overall is on a budget, and buying a monitor that is more expensive just because it is g-sync compatible doesn't seem worth it. That being said, what do I go with?

Please recommend a gpu for 350$ or less, or pc build within or under 1500$ that includes peripherals, monitor, and operating system. Also list reasons why you went with what you went with.

[Whorax]

Sapphire or MSI R9 390. AMD.

[Gale]

If you're looking for power, then I recommend the R9 390. It should be around $300.

[Wishiwasdead]

but really though, Nvidia is generally considered superior to Radeon... same a Intel over AMD...

 

and  as far a recommending a build, im assuming that the PC is primarily going to be used for gaming... 

Edited November 6, 2015 by Godlygamer23

[Patrick Bateman]

prepare for fanboyism.

[GSTARR]

I actually don't know any cards under 350....

Maybe 750ti?

[HTownTech]

No, not trying to start a war, just a newbie to building my own gaming pc, I have built pcs before, but extremely low end ones

[Paytend01]

If you have a budget of 350 usd get a 390 or a 970 (390 is better)

[Wishiwasdead]

I actually don't know any cards under 350....

Maybe 750ti?

no way, GTX 970s start at $275ish and are WAY better then 750 Ti

[SeanAngelo]

So, I am planning a pc build. I have a budget of 350 max on the gpu, do I go with NVIDIA or AMD? I want the most power for the money, yet I am also skeptical of the whole g-sync thing. My build overall is on a budget, and buying a monitor that is more expensive just because it is g-sync compatible doesn't seem worth it. That being said, what do I go with?

Please recommend a gpu for 350$ or less, or pc build within or under 1500$ that includes peripherals, monitor, and operating system. Also list reasons why you went with what you went with.

R9 390, so AMD

[HTownTech]

If you have a budget of 350 usd get a 390 or a 970 (390 is better)

Thanks, what are your thoughts on the whole g-sync free sync thing

[Whorax]

ARE YOU TRYING TO START A WAR???

 

but really though, Nvidia is generally considered superior to Radeon... same a Intel over AMD...

 

and  as far a recommending a build, im assuming that the PC is primarily going to be used for gaming... 

I recommend not saying something is considered superior unless you know what you're talking about.

[TheCaptain53]

but really though, Nvidia is generally considered superior to Radeon... same a Intel over AMD...

 

and  as far a recommending a build, im assuming that the PC is primarily going to be used for gaming... 

lol

 

OP, go for the R9 390. 

[HTownTech]

This pc will be used primarily for gaming, maybe light audio and video editing

[Made In Canada]

So, I am planning a pc build. I have a budget of 350 max on the gpu, do I go with NVIDIA or AMD? I want the most power for the money, yet I am also skeptical of the whole g-sync thing. My build overall is on a budget, and buying a monitor that is more expensive just because it is g-sync compatible doesn't seem worth it. That being said, what do I go with?

Please recommend a gpu for 350$ or less, or pc build within or under 1500$ that includes peripherals, monitor, and operating system. Also list reasons why you went with what you went with.

Im a Nvidia fan so i like Nvidia more, this is due to the features and just in general.  For me, a 970 would be the best for the cash but i dont know the exact price it is.  As for the build, i would try a i5, 970 combo.

[Jalko69]

1. i recommend a 960 4 GB by Asus nvidia had good optimization on alot of games such as madmax that game runs perfectly on nvidia cards but struggles on Amd cards.

 

Also the g sync thing don't worry about it its just a way of syncing the frames to your monitor so you get no screen tear or stutter but you need a g sync monitor to do this.

[Snooli]

Thanks, what are your thoughts on the whole g-sync free sync thing

Out of your budget anyway.

[stconquest]

So, I am planning a pc build. I have a budget of 350 max on the gpu, do I go with NVIDIA or AMD? I want the most power for the money, yet I am also skeptical of the whole g-sync thing. My build overall is on a budget, and buying a monitor that is more expensive just because it is g-sync compatible doesn't seem worth it. That being said, what do I go with?

Please recommend a gpu for 350$ or less, or pc build within or under 1500$ that includes peripherals, monitor, and operating system. Also list reasons why you went with what you went with.

 

GTX 970 or R9 390... both will allow you to enjoy your gaming at very respectable quality levels.  I would go with the 390 personally.  The benchmarks are great, has tons of VRAM with a wide bandwidth to use it... and is better capable of utilizing DX12 better than the 970, for when those games start rolling out.

 

I went with an R9 280 because my GPU budget was $200 (CDN).

[Snooli]

This pc will be used primarily for gaming, maybe light audio and video editing

1500$ for gaming/video editing? give me 10 minutes.

[Paytend01]

This pc will be used primarily for gaming, maybe light audio and video editing

Yah for gaming definitely  get the r9 390

[App4that]

390, nothing made it won't play at ultra in 1080p.

[stconquest]

$1501, I have failed =/:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($314.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Predator Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($73.62 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($298.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer G257HL BMIDX 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($179.45 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($76.49 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers  ($18.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1461.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[Vellinious]

AMD:  8GB 290X or the 390.  Personally, I'd go with the 8GB 290X...they're just better.
NVIDIA: 970.  Stay away from the STRIX if you want to overclock.

Of all 3 I mentioned, the 8GB 290X is the best card there.  If I were to buy a GPU today, that would be the one I buy.  And I own 970s...and my 970s own 390s.  lol

[stconquest]

390, nothing made it won't play at ultra in 1080p.

 

 

AMD:  8GB 290X or the 390.  Personally, I'd go with the 8GB 290X...they're just better.

NVIDIA: 970.  Stay away from the STRIX if you want to overclock.

Of all 3 I mentioned, the 8GB 290X is the best card there.  If I were to buy a GPU today, that would be the one I buy.  And I own 970s...

 

I let you two hash this out.  :lol:

[App4that]

I let you two has this out. :lol:

They're all good GPUs. I have nothing against the 970, the 390 is just better for the money, in my opinion. If I had the money I wouldn't get a Fury, I'd get a 980ti.