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I chose the Gigabyte because it isn't red.

 

I know the feel. Tacky.

 

 

So I currently have this build 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7Cf7t6

 

In the future I want to upgrade my GPU and CPU 

Should I upgrade to the Gigabyte Radeon R9 R9390 or the Zotac 970

 

I don't consider the 970 a big enough upgrade to be worth your time. 980 if Nvidia, 390(non or X) for AMD.

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So I currently have this build 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7Cf7t6

 

In the future I want to upgrade my GPU and CPU 

Should I upgrade to the Gigabyte Radeon R9 R9390 or the Zotac 970

 

I chose the Gigabyte because it isn't red.

r9 390 and i5 4460/i5 4690k

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I chose the Gigabyte because it isn't red.

 

I know the feel. Tacky.

 

 

So I currently have this build 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7Cf7t6

 

In the future I want to upgrade my GPU and CPU 

Should I upgrade to the Gigabyte Radeon R9 R9390 or the Zotac 970

 

I don't consider the 970 a big enough upgrade to be worth your time. 980 if Nvidia, 390(non or X) for AMD.

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So I currently have this build 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7Cf7t6

 

In the future I want to upgrade my GPU and CPU 

Should I upgrade to the Gigabyte Radeon R9 R9390 or the Zotac 970

 

I chose the Gigabyte because it isn't red.

 

A lot here would say the Gigabyte Radeons are not really that good. I'd say go with the Sapphire one because it is cheaper as well.

 

If you want some real talk about R9 390, ask this guy -> @App4that 

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For me I start with the "There's no way I'm not gonna spend $1,000 on a system."

Followed by the "Wow I need to buy the OS for a $100!?"

Then "Let's start with the 'best budget GPU' and 'best budget CPU' that actually fits what I think is my budget."

Realizing my budget is a lot less, I work my way to "I think these new games will run on a cheap ass CPU."

Then end with "The new parts launching next year is probably gonna be better and faster for the same price so I'll just buy next year."

 

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If you want a really good 390 and have it red get the MSI, much better than the Gigabyte. Or get the Nitro and paint the fan shroud.

 

A 390 will beat a 970 in most applications, but the 970 isn't a bad card ether. Which is best depends on the games you play, and your budget along with region.

If anyone asks you never saw me.

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If you want a really good 390 and have it red get the MSI, much better than the Gigabyte. Or get the Nitro and paint the fan shroud.

 

A 390 will beat a 970 in most applications, but the 970 isn't a bad card ether. Which is best depends on the games you play, and your budget along with region.

is it safe to paint the fan shroud? I'm planning on playing fps games like CS;GO BO2, Tomb Raider, and maybe metro last light on 1080p

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If you want a really good 390 and have it red get the MSI, much better than the Gigabyte. Or get the Nitro and paint the fan shroud.

 

A 390 will beat a 970 in most applications, but the 970 isn't a bad card ether. Which is best depends on the games you play, and your budget along with region.

And what blue paint would you recommend?

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