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Yes it's another one of those threads. 

 

My current 780SC clocks really high at 1250mhz on the core and +500 on the memory. I am really happy with it and I am considering adding a second one because I would like to run Battlefield 4 at max settings at 140fps+

 

I do like the sound of the new 290x but I would imagine that the available is going to be limited and the drivers might be sketchy. 

 

So, assuming price is no object: Which should I consider?

 

The 290x which could possibly be optimized for Battlefield 4, or the second 780 assuming that it will have a price drop?

 

 

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Dude, keep your 780! That is still one beast of a card!

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If you were choosing between them and you didn't have a 780 i would say go with the 290x but you have a 780 so no real point.

 

Also the 290x is amazing loud lol. 

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R9 290x only seems to perform well at higher resolutions like 3 1080p monitors, that would be the only justification

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So, assuming price is no object: Which should I consider?

 

The 290x which could possibly be optimized for Battlefield 4, or the second 780 assuming that it will have a price drop?

 

Well getting a second 780 because of the price drop would mean that price is a concern :P

 

If you already have a 780 I don't see any reason to switch to the 290x. Its a great card and will continue to be for some time. If you're dead-set on getting another card just get another 780.

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Well getting a second 780 because of the price drop would mean that price is a concern :P

 

If you already have a 780 I don't see any reason to switch to the 290x. Its a great card and will continue to be for some time. If you're dead-set on getting another card just get another 780.

Well I am not concerned about price, but because of a possible price drop why spend more money than I have to?

 

2x 780SC would be pretty beast but at the same time I am curious about possible driver updates for the 290x post launch. 

 

 

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780 and 290x are neck and neck just keep the 780 you will not notice the difference

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The 290x really isnt much faster if at all, if you really have disposable income, CROSSFIRE THAT SHIT!

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Keep your 780. Hold down your temps too. 95C for gaming isn't ideal... You gonna bake yourself in your room.

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If your going for higher resolutions, go for the 290x. If not, keep the 780.

PS if you get the 290x I'll happily accept the 780!

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Yes it's another one of those threads. 

 

My current 780SC clocks really high at 1250mhz on the core and +500 on the memory. I am really happy with it and I am considering adding a second one because I would like to run Battlefield 4 at max settings at 140fps+

 

I do like the sound of the new 290x but I would imagine that the available is going to be limited and the drivers might be sketchy. 

 

So, assuming price is no object: Which should I consider?

 

The 290x which could possibly be optimized for Battlefield 4, or the second 780 assuming that it will have a price drop?

Serious questions.  Do you just play BF4 and other similar war games or do you play all sorts of stuff ?  Also do you expect to move to a 4K monitor/tv in the near future ? Finally do you like PhysX ?

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Hey, it's not a 780, it's a 780SC. The 780SC blows away the stock 290X.

 

I own 780SC SLI and is the fastes think right now. Check this out --> http://goo.gl/WACq9f

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Keep your 780. Duh. Still the best 1080p card out there. Might be a little more expensive, but with a price drop just around the corner, I would keep my 780. If I had one of course... 

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Keep 780 GTX, I love mine.

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Serious questions.  Do you just play BF4 and other similar war games or do you play all sorts of stuff ?  Also do you expect to move to a 4K monitor/tv in the near future ? Finally do you like PhysX ?

Ah yes. I look forward to only playing Battlefield 4. 

 

Maybe some other games here and there but Battlefield 4 will be my main game. 

 

 

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