Entry level Graphics card?

[g12601]

I found two GTX 950 cards, one of them is a FTW Edition 2gb with a 1203mhz clock from EVGA for $159.99(with $20 rebate). The other is from Gigabyte, OC Edition for $155.99(with $10 rebate) with 1102Mhz base and 1279mhz boost also 2gb. I'm not really into the hardcore high end gaming, I just want to play something like World of Tanks at a consistant frame rate. This is also my first topic/post so I hope I put this in the right spot. If possible I'd like to get some feedback quickly as the prices are going to end today.

[DominicNikon]

I found two GTX 950 cards, one of them is a FTW Edition 2gb with a 1203mhz clock from EVGA for $159.99(with $20 rebate). The other is from Gigabyte, OC Edition for $155.99(with $10 rebate) with 1102Mhz base and 1279mhz boost also 2gb. I'm not really into the hardcore high end gaming, I just want to play something like World of Tanks at a consistant frame rate. This is also my first topic/post so I hope I put this in the right spot. If possible I'd like to get some feedback quickly as the prices are going to end today.

i would suggest the evga FTW. also its the right spot

[don_svetlio]

I found two GTX 950 cards, one of them is a FTW Edition 2gb with a 1203mhz clock from EVGA for $159.99(with $20 rebate). The other is from Gigabyte, OC Edition for $155.99(with $10 rebate) with 1102Mhz base and 1279mhz boost also 2gb. I'm not really into the hardcore high end gaming, I just want to play something like World of Tanks at a consistant frame rate. This is also my first topic/post so I hope I put this in the right spot. If possible I'd like to get some feedback quickly as the prices are going to end today.

R9 380 can be found for 160$ and is 40% faster than a 950 and 15% faster than a 960

[SeanAngelo]

I found two GTX 950 cards, one of them is a FTW Edition 2gb with a 1203mhz clock from EVGA for $159.99(with $20 rebate). The other is from Gigabyte, OC Edition for $155.99(with $10 rebate) with 1102Mhz base and 1279mhz boost also 2gb. I'm not really into the hardcore high end gaming, I just want to play something like World of Tanks at a consistant frame rate. This is also my first topic/post so I hope I put this in the right spot. If possible I'd like to get some feedback quickly as the prices are going to end today.

R9 380 like suggested above.

[N_Bot]

I found two GTX 950 cards, one of them is a FTW Edition 2gb with a 1203mhz clock from EVGA for $159.99(with $20 rebate). The other is from Gigabyte, OC Edition for $155.99(with $10 rebate) with 1102Mhz base and 1279mhz boost also 2gb. I'm not really into the hardcore high end gaming, I just want to play something like World of Tanks at a consistant frame rate. This is also my first topic/post so I hope I put this in the right spot. If possible I'd like to get some feedback quickly as the prices are going to end today.

EVGA. Highly reputable when it comes to defects and RMA's.

[N_Bot]

R9 380 can be found for 160$ and is 40% faster than a 950 and 15% faster than a 960

15% faster than 960? Bench markings for 960 are higher than 380. Check it out here.

[N_Bot]

If you're looking for a higher end card, go for a GTX 960 for only $4 more. Here's the link.

[dizmo]

15% faster than 960? Bench markings for 960 are higher than 380. Check it out here.

Synthetic benchmarks like that aren't nearly as useful as actual game benchmarks.

[N_Bot]

Synthetic benchmarks like that aren't nearly as useful as actual game benchmarks.

3dmark practically simulates game play. No difference between a AAA/intensive title and 3dmark.

[N_Bot]

Synthetic benchmarks like that aren't nearly as useful as actual game benchmarks.

960 outperforms 380 on 3/5 intensive games. Link.

[don_svetlio]

15% faster than 960? Bench markings for 960 are higher than 380. Check it out here.

[don_svetlio]

3dmark practically simulates game play. No difference between a AAA/intensive title and 3dmark.

Vast difference between games and 3Dmark.

[don_svetlio]

960 outperforms 380 on 3/5 intensive games. Link.

Look above.

[don_svetlio]

960 outperforms 380 on 3/5 intensive games. Link.

Any bench prior to November 2015 is invalid as the recent drivers increased performance by quite a bit.

[App4that]

Any bench prior to November 2015 is invalid as the recent drivers increased performance by quite a bit.

Here's a brand spankin new on Don.

 

[don_svetlio]

Here's a brand spankin new on Don.

 

380 still faster than 960

380X even faster than 960.

[App4that]

380 still faster than 960

380X even faster than 960.

I know :lol: , that's why I posted it. Not only that you missed it being faster than a OVERCLOCKED 960 at stock speeds. Nails in the coffin.

[don_svetlio]

I know :lol: , that's why I posted it. Not only that you missed it being faster than a OVERCLOCKED 960 at stock speeds. Nails in the coffin.

960 should be repurposed as a 950 Ti and a proper 960 is needed

[App4that]

960 should be repurposed as a 950 Ti and a proper 960 is needed

No shit. Hopefully the 960ti isn't a bust. Though what little news I've heard isn't good.

[don_svetlio]

No shit. Hopefully the 960ti isn't a bust. Though what little news I've heard isn't good.

I don't think it's coming. Nvidia probably figured out they couldn't beat the 380X without making a card that ruins 970 sales

[App4that]

I don't think it's coming. Nvidia probably figured out they couldn't beat the 380X without making a card that ruins 970 sales

Probably accurate as I haven't heard anything from CES. Though I have little faith it would challenge the 970. And we already have the 970ti *cough* I mean 980. Shots fired

[don_svetlio]

Probably accurate as I haven't heard anything from CES. Though I have little faith it would challenge the 970. And we already have the 970ti *cough* I mean 980. Shots fired

It would. A cut-down GM204 (1300 CUDA cores) OCed balls to the wall (less cores = higher OC since less things that produce heat) = 970 stock performance for 60-70$ less

[App4that]

It would. A cut-down GM204 (1300 CUDA cores) OCed balls to the wall (less cores = higher OC since less things that produce heat) = 970 stock performance for 60-70$ less

Maybe, would be fun to find out anyways.

[N_Bot]

 

 

Vast difference between games and 3Dmark.

 

 

Look above.

 

 

Any bench prior to November 2015 is invalid as the recent drivers increased performance by quite a bit.

I see your point. You win.

[don_svetlio]

I see your point. You win.

Someone being reasonable on the internet? Whaaaa?

Good night friend