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I decided to make a separate thread for my questions.  I've got a lot.  You people around here seem pretty knowledgeable, so I created an account.

What's your vote on iGame GPUs?  I'm looking for a unique graphics card to buy, but in my budget ($200-$390).  I'm AMD-only, but I'm considering using Nvidia.  I need some convincing though.  I currently use a XFX Radeon R9 380.  One person mentioned a GTX 1060, and another mentioned a PowerColor RX 480 Red Devil.  I want to get a Nvidia card only if it looks unique.  I'm also considering getting a Sapphire RX 480 Nitro+.  I enjoy being the only AMD-guy at school.  And besides, AMD cards are cheaper.  But I'm looking for something a bit better than my current card.  I just want a company that nobody at school buys from.  Most of them get their cards from Nvidia itself, EVGA or MSi.  I want something unique.

 

Gainward and iGame GPUs look pretty different.  I play FSX, and soon to be Battlefield 3 and ARMA 3.  I need a graphics card that can handle the intense AI-traffic textures, along with my aircraft textures without lagging.  I have a MSi 970a SLI Krait Edition motherboard with a 750W PSU.

 

What is a unique company I can buy a graphics card from, both Nvidia (convince me to join them) and AMD?  I like two fan GPUs and 3 fan GPUs.  Whichever is in my budget.  Any suggestions?  Is Nvidia a better choice?  

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1060 6gb are in fact cheaper than regular 480 and those are your 2 best bet. 480 is more future proof and perform better in DX 12 titles but 1060 6gb is taking a lead in other game right now

 

1060 windforce is a nice cheap one that doesn't look too bad

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I will say, Nvidia and AMD are both great, but there is some truth when people say "Nvidia runs X game better" or "AMD kills X game! Nvidia can't match it!" so maybe list some games you'd like to play!

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Personally I'd recommend the 480

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I remember reading about this graphics card on here made by Nvidia that had 2 or 3 fans, with a fourth (or third, can't remember) on top.  What was it?

 

By the way, I listed in my post them games I play/will play.  FSX, Battlefield 3 and ARMA 3, possibly DIRT rally.

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I have an rx 480 red devil myself, but i don't recommend them.

They have a poor VRM design and under load they are sadly quite loud and hot, so i wouldn't get one of them.

 

If you want to go unique (at least with the rx 480) you can get an rx 480 XFX GTR and swap the fans to LED fans, yes they sell them.

When they are finally released... If you are lucky you can pre-order them somewhere tho.

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2 minutes ago, samcool55 said:

I have an rx 480 red devil myself, but i don't recommend them.

They have a poor VRM design and under load they are sadly quite loud and hot, so i wouldn't get one of them.

 

If you want to go unique (at least with the rx 480) you can get an rx 480 XFX GTR and swap the fans to LED fans, yes they sell them.

When they are finally released... If you are lucky you can pre-order them somewhere tho.

Thats was the first gen of the red devil they released a fixed new version

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What's the deal with the GTX 980?  Is my current GPU better?

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Just now, lazyfortress said:

What's the deal with the GTX 980?  Is my current GPU better?

No, 980 is 980>=1060

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It's better than or sometimes equal to the GTX 1060?

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1 minute ago, lazyfortress said:

It's better than or sometimes equal to the GTX 1060?

Better than or equal to

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Then why...  It's more expensive than the 1060, but yet it's older?  What should I buy then in my budget?  Is Galaxy a unique company?

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I don't know what I should buy!  I want something that looks different, but still in my price range.  The Inno3d iChill GTX 980 is too expensive.

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Does anyone know about this GTX 1060?:

Inno3D GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming OC iChill X2 Graphics Card

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