GTX 780 VS R9 290 (Aftermarket)

[Nathantech]

Ok, in Australia The R9 290 XFX Black Edition is the same as the Galaxy GTX 780. ($600)

I was wonder which card would suit me best, I would be playing games such as Battlefield 4, Crysis 3, Bioshock Infinite, Metro LL etc..

ATM I am using a 1080p display but in a few months I will be upgrading to 1440p.

Would the R9 290 4GB Frame buffer suit me better? Or the GTX 780 Superior overclocking skills.

Thanks, Nathan.

Product Links -http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25619&cPath=876 (780)

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=26346 (R9 290)

[Mindtrickz]

Ok, in Australia The R9 290 XFX Black Edition is the same as the Galaxy GTX 780. ($600)

I was wonder which card would suit me best, I would be playing games such as Battlefield 4, Crysis 3, Bioshock Infinite, Metro LL etc..

ATM I am using a 1080p display but in a few months I will be upgrading to 1440p.

Would the R9 290 4GB Frame buffer suit me better? Or the GTX 780 Superior overclocking skills.

Thanks, Nathan.

Product Links -http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25619&cPath=876 (780)

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=26346 (R9 290)

 

This thread seems to cover your questions: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/95855-graphics-card-upgrade-for-1440p-r9-290-or-gtx-780/

[WoodenMarker]

I'd get the 290 for the vram and wider memory bus if you're planning to game at 1440p.

[N3D9ed]

If you don't plan on upgrading for quite some time, the 290 would be a viable choice. Also, do you need the features the 780 offer, such as ShadowPlay, PhysX, G-Sync, etc.? If yes, then the 780 would be the way to go.

[binman13]

Um, unless you are doing video production or recording, go for the 290, all the way.