gpu Best GPU for 600$ (CAD)

[FoxOfWar]

So, because my current GPU (an original (release) R9 380 4GB) has a broken fan I'm planning on buying a new GPU

the problem is that because I'm only 14 - 16 I don't really have that much money I'm gonna try to get save up some money so that at the beginning of 2019 I should have around 600 CAD /  455 USD / 400 EUR

now my question is which GPU would be best suited to my PC and budget

because most people will need this information:

my PC is a "Pandora - Turbo CD 3500+"

here's the spec sheet 

 

(also the GPU schould be easy to install becuase i never installed a GPU before)

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CPU: Ryzen 5 1500x @ 3,65 GHz

RAM: 16 - 64 GB DDR4 @ 2133 Mhz (SODIMM)

GPU: R9 380 (4GB) @ 980 Mhz / 1337 Mhz

HDD: 3TB @ 15.000 RPM

SSD: 256 GB @ 3 G/bit

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[FoxOfWar]

Oh and the GPU should be 4k and FreeSync ready 

[DVA]

Are you ok/feel safe with buying a used card?

[KenSoftTH]

I would say go for a used GTX 1070 or GTX 1080.

[Cigano]

Vega 56, 64 is your only free sync option for for around 600CAD

[FoxOfWar]

Just now, DVA said:

Are you ok/feel safe with buying a used card?

If it works with my PC I'm fine with it.

[KenSoftTH]

The freesync message didn't load for me. I would suggest Vega 64 too.

[FoxOfWar]

Just now, Cigano said:

Vega 64 is your only free sync option for 450-600

Are the Vega GPU's already that cheap? last time I checked they were around 1000-1200€ (1.790 CAD)

[Crunchy Dragon]

3 minutes ago, Yuno said:

Oh and the GPU should be 4k and FreeSync ready 

You're looking at Vega for 4K and FreeSync. Not really any other options.

[oliQ]

Used Vega 64 ? tho 4k might not be butter. Vega 64 probably the highest AMD perfomant GPU that also allows FreeSync.

[DVA]

2 minutes ago, Yuno said:

If it works with my PC I'm fine with it.

Well then maybe I suggest grabbing a used 1080ti? It would be $500 usd, or around $660 CAD.

 

If not, the Vega 64 is in your alley. 

[Cigano]

2 minutes ago, Yuno said:

Are the Vega GPU's already that cheap? last time I checked they were around 1000-1200€ (1.790 CAD)

Yup Vega 64 can be found new for around 600 CAD now, or i should say In the US they are selling for 450 US so which is obviously around 600 CAD but maybe availability in Canada is still limited i'm not sure. If that's the case the used market is the way to go. 

[Fasauceome]

How is $600 not that much money for just a graphics card?

[FoxOfWar]

2 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

How is $600 not that much money for just a graphics card?

600 CAD is around 400 - 430€

that's what most people that are around 16 years old get as pocket money in Germany and some other parts of Europe

[FoxOfWar]

btw. another question; if I get the Vega 64 could I use it in Crossfire with my R9 380? (they are both AMD Cards)

[TH3R34P3R]

2 minutes ago, Yuno said:

btw. another question; if I get the Vega 64 could I use it in Crossfire with my R9 380? (they are both AMD Cards)

nope, they have to be identical cards (generation wise and chip wise), like Vega 56 and a vega 56, or a r9 380 and a r9 380. and in my opinion, single GPU is always better if you can afford a more expensive one in place of the 2 lesser ones. 

 

but for 4k, id still go higher end Nvidia and just ditch freesync if you would be ok with it. 

[TH3R34P3R]

now, would it be out of the question to watercool the GPU? it would prevent you needing to buy a new one entirely if you want to avoid getting something new. 

[FoxOfWar]

3 minutes ago, TH3R34P3R said:

now, would it be out of the question to watercool the GPU? it would prevent you needing to buy a new one entirely if you want to avoid getting something new. 

Kinda...I'm pretty sure it would be hard to find a water cooler for a GPU that is mounted on the main circuit board 

[FoxOfWar]

I'm gonna be back in an hours so I'm gonna respond a little bit later