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Deciding between R9 380s

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I'm looking to buy a new GPU, and can't decide between 2. I'm not super knowledgeable about graphics cards, so I was wondering what the small differences are and which card is better. 

 

The 2 cards are ASUS Radeon R9 380 4GB and XFX Radeon R9 380X 4GB. 

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks! 

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why do you want an old card anyway?

 

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You can get the 480 for just a little, bit more for much more power 

 

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8 minutes ago, ForestWombat said:

I'm looking to buy a new GPU, and can't decide between 2. I'm not super knowledgeable about graphics cards, so I was wondering what the small differences are and which card is better.

How about this one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126135

 

It's better. Lower power, similar (or slightly better) performance. The 480 is more like a 390/x.

 

I didn't see that it wasn't available, but this one is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125896

 

You can just find the cheapest 470 model http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?N=100007709 601206485&IsNodeId=1&Submit=ENE

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Or, for around $40 more, a GTX 1060 6GB. Better performance and more features, if you don't mind going Green Team.

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get the rx 480 or 1060 the 380 is three architectures behind

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Either buy a rx470, rx480, or gtx 1060. All will significantly outperform any last gen card in that price range. 

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