AMD GPU Upgrade?

[IFeaRZz]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Hjkb8K - Current system specs

 

I'm wondering if the times to upgrade the AMD GPU or add a second for crossfire I don't like using Nvidia cards due to past experiences I've used a a fair few so please AMD recommendations only.

[Ichi]

Wait for Vega?

[IFeaRZz]

Just now, Ichi said:

Wait for Vega?

I'm debating on buying a second 390 because I can get one at a discount. 

Vega could be months away.

[Flavlus]

What games , resolutions and framerates do you play at ?

[IFeaRZz]

Just now, Flavlus said:

What games , resolutions and framerates do you play at ?

I play practically all the newest games, such as DOOM and so fourth, some older games also. I play either at 1080p supersampled to 4K since my "monitor" apparently supports it thanks to the drivers.

[Ichi]

Just now, IFeaRZz said:

I'm debating on buying a second 390 because I can get one at a discount. 

Vega could be months away.

390 is still a very capable card on its own.

If its enough for your needs now then don't upgrade first.

If you really really need the extra power then no one's stopping you from CF it.

[Funtron5000]

The only major upgrade to the GPU AMD side is the Fury X.

[Gravemind]

#Obligatory "Get an RX 480" comment.

 

If you decide to go with a second 390, be sure your motherboard, CPU, power supply etc, can support that.

[IFeaRZz]

Just now, Funtron5000 said:

The only major upgrade to the GPU AMD side is the Fury X.

I've looked at the FuryX can get a Fury non X for £300 saving £200 on the X.

[TheRandomness]

Just now, Gravemind said:

#Obligatory "Get an RX 480" comment.

 

If you decide to go with a second 390, be sure your motherboard, CPU, power supply etc, can support that.

Why would anyone suggest to get a graphics with the same or less power?

[IFeaRZz]

Just now, Gravemind said:

#Obligatory "Get an RX 480" comment.

 

If you decide to go with a second 390, be sure your motherboard, CPU, power supply etc, can support that.

I have planned to get a 1050watt XFX or 1000watt Seasonic PSU next week so this would also be when I get the new GPU I don't like using a Bronze PSU with a X99 build, feels a little on the edge.. 

[Cela1]

Just now, Gravemind said:

#Obligatory "Get an RX 480" comment.

The RX 480 is worse than the 390

[Flavlus]

5 minutes ago, IFeaRZz said:

I'm debating on buying a second 390 because I can get one at a discount. 

Vega could be months away.

 

I personaly wouldn't crossfire a 390. Its just too old and limited for what is coming out and the money spent on a 390 just wont give you the results you want .  How much can you get a 390 for ?

[Gravemind]

Just now, TheRandomness said:

Why would anyone suggest to get a graphics with the same or less power?

If he wants to save money...?

He said he could get a second 390 for a discount. Was just offering my two cents and letting him know to check that he could even support two 390's if he goes for that.

[IFeaRZz]

Just now, Cela1 said:

The RX 480 is worse than the 390

I've done some research they're about the same in some situations in some not so much.

[Flavlus]

1 minute ago, IFeaRZz said:

I've done some research they're about the same in some situations in some not so much.

Newer titles can run better on a 480

 

[IFeaRZz]

I can get the 390 for £149.99 so that's a saving of £69.99 (I've already got the strix one have a OCD for my builds always use the same parts.)

I've looked at getting two 480's for £339.99 which would be more expensive but I could sell the 390 or save it for a secondary build when I decide to upgrade the CPU and motherboard or take then Zen route.

[IFeaRZz]

3 minutes ago, Flavlus said:

 

I personaly wouldn't crossfire a 390. Its just too old and limited for what is coming out and the money spent on a 390 just wont give you the results you want .  How much can you get a 390 for ?

I can get the 390 for £149.99 so that's a saving of £69.99 (I've already got the strix one have a OCD for my builds always use the same parts.)

3 minutes ago, Gravemind said:

If he wants to save money...?

He said he could get a second 390 for a discount. Was just offering my two cents and letting him know to check that he could even support two 390's if he goes for that.

I've looked at getting two 480's for £339.99 which would be more expensive but I could sell the 390 or save it for a secondary build when I decide to upgrade the CPU and motherboard or take then Zen route.

[Gravemind]

6 minutes ago, Cela1 said:

The RX 480 is worse than the 390

I swear nobody on this forum can take a joke.

[Flavlus]

PS your cpu and MOBO is overkill for gaming. And in terms of getting 480 .. i would wait. Dont upgrade to CF ... there is no point. But the most expensive/best single card you can afford then crossfire later. With these new GPU i would wait for amd to release their high end , or i would switch to the green team. Either way dont just buy 2 480

[IFeaRZz]

Just now, Flavlus said:

PS your cpu and MOBO is overkill for gaming. And in terms of getting 480 .. i would wait. Dont upgrade to CF ... there is no point. But the most expensive/best single card you can afford then crossfire later. With these new GPU i would wait for amd to release their high end , or i would switch to the green team. Either way dont just buy 2 480

I don't want to use the green team I don't like their business model and have had run ins with them before over small disputes work wise.

[Flavlus]

Just now, IFeaRZz said:

I don't want to use the green team I don't like their business model and have had run ins with them before over small disputes work wise.

I fully understand that . im simply saying that you dont have an AMD option that isnt really expensive or just dumb to do. None of the high end AMD stuff is out and at the high end right now the 1070 and 1080 are out right killing it. meaning that we may see something good come out of AMD now since their rx480 is actually quite good.  In fact right now for 1080 gaming the top shooter is the rx470. That thing with a slight overclock rapes 1080p gaming .. but then again you have a 390. I would wait for new cards unless you gan get a 390 for like 100 pounds. The new gen GPU is just such a leap from the old that its soo worth going new.

 

[IFeaRZz]

1 minute ago, Flavlus said:

I fully understand that . im simply saying that you dont have an AMD option that isnt really expensive or just dumb to do. None of the high end AMD stuff is out and at the high end right now the 1070 and 1080 are out right killing it. meaning that we may see something good come out of AMD now since their rx480 is actually quite good.  In fact right now for 1080 gaming the top shooter is the rx470. That thing with a slight overclock rapes 1080p gaming .. but then again you have a 390. I would wait for new cards unless you gan get a 390 for like 100 pounds. The new gen GPU is just such a leap from the old that its soo worth going new.

 

Suppose I'll hold off then a little longer just hate waiting for new stuff to come out. Vega is going to be a longer wait than Zen I get the feeling of it.

[Flavlus]

Just now, IFeaRZz said:

Suppose I'll hold off then a little longer just hate waiting for new stuff to come out. Vega is going to be a longer wait than Zen I get the feeling of it.

i would stick with what you have CPU wise if you sont do anything more CPU intensive than gaming. Or ZEN will just be money thrown away!