Video Card Suggestions

[TechJunkie141]

Hey guys, for my first gaming build I've chosen the MSI R9 280X, and I've just got a few questions for you.

Is there a better card I could get for a budget of around $300?

How does the amount of memory on a card effect gaming? I'm only going to be using one monitor at 1920 x 1080

[SSOB]

That card will suit your needs perfectly.

[helping]

A 770GTX because you're not going to find a 280x. 

(outside of those sketchy and overpriced websites anyway)

[Ryan Leech]

GTX 590, because it performs better.

[Thecrazyswede]

GTX 590, because it performs better.

 

 

 

Where is he even going to find a decent priced 590 ?

 

[Ryan Leech]

Where is he even going to find a decent priced 590 ?

ebay/craigslist

[S1lentThund3r]

GTX 590, because it performs better.

The 590 doesnt support the new tech's comming out. Mantle, G-Sync, half of nVidia's suite of stuff. Its better to with a new card. Besides a 590 would most likely be second hand, and you dont want second hand parts in your very first build. You want peace of mind.

[Thecrazyswede]

ebay/craigslist

 

I actually had to look up that and i was pretty surprised to find the amounts of 590's floating around. Still nothing i would jump on.

[Onidi]

The 280x will suit your needs but I would even look at the Direct CU 2 model

[TechJunkie141]

The 280x will suit your needs but I would even look at the Direct CU 2 model

What about the EVGA GTX 760? It's got the same core clock, etc as the other card, but 4 GB RAM.