GTX 980 or RX 580?

[Bolodin]

Hello reader,

I need advice. I was going to buy an RX 580 (when it's actually available) and a Freesync monitor because i wanted to try it out and my current graphics card is dying.

I was settled for a 300€ RX 580 and a 150€ Freesync monitor, when I saw a used GTX 980 for 180€.

Now i got unsure, should i stick to my Freesync plan or should i buy a cheaper and possibly better 980, though without any form of adaptive refreshrate technology.

 

Can someone help me out?

Thanks in advance.

[Heesleemer]

buy the better performing GPU. 

upgrade in 2 or so years to a high end AMD gpu for the freesync..

 

[themctipers]

980, had a freesync setup but it was no different for me (then again, all my games were running at 70+ fps on 60hz) 

[Princess Luna]

Get the rx580 but change your monitor to the 29UM68-P and you're gold.

[i_build_nanosuits]

variable refresh rate is worth every penny so if you have no plans to buy a Gsync monitor then stick with AMD and get a freesync one.

[HelpMeOrIWillSuffer]

Personally I would go with the 980 since it is a stronger card. But y'know listen to the other people

[Gandalf_the_Gay]

On 1.6.2017 at 1:52 PM, Bolodin said:

Hello reader,

I need advice. I was going to buy an RX 580 (when it's actually available) and a Freesync monitor because i wanted to try it out and my current graphics card is dying.

I was settled for a 300€ RX 580 and a 150€ Freesync monitor, when I saw a used GTX 980 for 180€.

Now i got unsure, should i stick to my Freesync plan or should i buy a cheaper and possibly better 980, though without any form of adaptive refreshrate technology.

 

Can someone help me out?

Thanks in advance.

Go for the GTX 980 and get a better monitor.