R9 390X vs GTX 980

[AontaighB]

My Current Specifications [As in bought and I'm using it right now]:

CPU: AMD FX-8320 - 4.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2x4GB) - 2133MHz
SSD: x2 Sandisk Ultra Plus 124GB - RAID 0
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W - [i assume this PSU will suffice: An i7-5960X @ 4.4GHz paired with a MSI Radeon R9 390X will draw less than 350W from the wall with the GPU at full load: http://www.guru3d.co...c-review,8.html]

 

I am looking to upgrade my computer before the end of this year and was seeking some advice from others. I have €450 or so to spend and will be using Newegg [irish Version]. I am not sure which GPU to purchase:

 

MSI GeForce GTX 980 - €440 [including P&P]:  http://www.newegg.com/global/ie/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127834

PowerColor DEVIL Radeon R9 390X [Closed-loop liquid cooler | 1100MHz] - €430 [including P&P]: http://www.newegg.com/global/ie/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131676

[The Official Czex]

2-3% extra performance for the 390X with latest drivers in DX12. It has considerably more value than the 980.

 

But that PSU needs to go.

[pokechat8978]

CPU: AMD FX-8320 - 4.5GHz

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2x4GB) - 2133MHz

SSD: x2 Sandisk Ultra Plus 124GB - RAID 0

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X

Case: Zalman Z11 Plus

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W - [i assume this PSU will suffice: An i7-5960X @ 4.4GHz paired with a MSI Radeon R9 390X will draw less than 350W from the wall with the GPU at full load: http://www.guru3d.co...c-review,8.html]

 

I am looking to upgrade my computer before the end of this year and was seeking some advice from others. I have €450 or so to spend and will be using Newegg [irish Version]. I am not sure which GPU to purchase:

 

MSI GeForce GTX 980 - €440 [including P&P]:  http://www.newegg.com/global/ie/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127834

PowerColor DEVIL Radeon R9 390X [Closed-loop liquid cooler | 1100MHz] - €430 [including P&P]: http://www.newegg.com/global/ie/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131676

Ditch that PSU and get anything from XFX/Seasonic, or EVGA G2/B2.

[PlayStation 2]

Ditch that PSU and get anything from XFX/Seasonic, or EVGA G2/B2.

Yes. I have some recommended PSUs you can ask about.

[AresKrieger]

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650gts3x @AontaighB  XFX 650W TS Gold

 

This is 40 bucks after rebate and is MUCH better than a CX 600

[Arc_Jester]

Get the 390X and get a XFX 550w PSU.

[theereal]

2-3% extra performance for the 390X with latest drivers in DX12. It has considerably more value than the 980.

 

But that PSU needs to go.

The 390x doesent beat the 980...

[theereal]

Get the 980, better than the 390x.

[The Official Czex]

The 390x doesent beat the 980...

 

You what?

 

[VagabondWraith]

You what?

 

How about choosing games that are actually out.

[theereal]

You what?

 

Yes, 1 game that hasnt been released....

[The Official Czex]

How about choosing games that are actually out.

 

You can either have slightly better performance in most games now (980) or slightly better performance in most games for the next four to five years (390X).

[VagabondWraith]

You can either have slightly better performance in most games now (980) or slightly better performance in most games for the next four to five years (390X).

Is that what your crystal ball is telling you? So I have a question, will I ever win the lottery?

[The Official Czex]

Is that what your crystal ball is telling you? So I have a question, will I ever win the lottery?

 

With the way DX12 is preferring AMD to NVIDIA in terms of performance, I'll stick with my guns and predict.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And, yes, you will win 2 USD on a scratch-off ticket.