AMD Radeon 380x vs AMD Radeon r9 290 (Dell XPS 8700)

[xen_05]

I recently purchased a Dell XPS 8700 (Model 2814BLK, or something like that), and this is what I know about the specifications:


Motherboard: Unknown
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790
Memory: 16GB DDR3
HDD: 1TB
PSU: Stock Dell 460W
Video Card: Nvidia Geforce GTX 745
Monitor I use: 1920x1080p Dell


I'm currently looking to upgrade the graphics card, so I'm able to play all the newest games (Like Fallout 4, Witcher 3, GTA5, etc.) at the highest possible settings. I've got about $250 or so to spend on this thing, which means that I want the best bang for my buck. I don't really care that much about noise/power consumption, so long as my system's able to handle it. I should also note that I can get a free power supply from my friend, which is a "random" 600W PSU (Don't know anything about it) with all the necessary connectors. It's not certified or anything like that, so I've gotta be careful with it.

Anyways...

Based on the research that I've done, I'm pretty sure that I want an AMD card. I'm no expert here, but pretty much everyone else has been saying that the midrange AMD offerings are better than Nvidia's (Like the 380 vs. the GTX 960). These are the two cards I'm comparing right now:

1. Sapphire Radeon R9 290- $230 on Newegg

2. Radeon 380x- Multiple variants at $230 on Newegg (Haven't decided on which is better)


With that in mind, here are the questions I'm looking to have answered:


1) Which of the two is more powerful?
2) Which one would best work with that 600W PSU?
3) Would both fit into my XPS 8700 case?
4) Would I need any other components for either card?
5) Is there a different kind of card that I should consider?
6) Is there anything else I need to know?
7) Is the 290 outdated compared to the options as of late?


Thanks,

xeon_05

 

[Tzn]

380X just released last week if i am not mistaken, you should get it asap, be sure to get the 4gb model and one with copper pipes.

 

[xen_05]

Alright, I came up with another question: Should I just spend $230 on a R9 290, or should I spend $70 more for a 390?

 

[DaTechnoTaco]

If you budget is allowing it, go for the R9 390. With DX12 benchamrks popping up here and there, the R9 390 seems to be doubleing its framrates giving you a more smoother gameplay expierience in ultra settings

 

[xen_05]

If you budget is allowing it, go for the R9 390. With DX12 benchamrks popping up here and there, the R9 390 seems to be doubleing its framrates giving you a more smoother gameplay expierience in ultra settings

Since I made this thread, I've come to the same conclusion. However, I'm not sure if that would fit in my XPS 8700 case, and I'm not sure if it would remain cool enough. On the other hand, though, I could get a Asus GTX 970 Mini: http://. That would definitely be small enough to fit in my case, though I don't know if it would be cool enough. I know that I'm sacrificing some performance, but is it really that bad?

 

[maxalge]

If you budget is allowing it, go for the R9 390. With DX12 benchamrks popping up here and there, the R9 390 seems to be doubleing its framrates giving you a more smoother gameplay expierience in ultra settings

Since I made this thread, I've come to the same conclusion. However, I'm not sure if that would fit in my XPS 8700 case, and I'm not sure if it would remain cool enough. On the other hand, though, I could get a Asus GTX 970 Mini: http://. That would definitely be small enough to fit in my case, though I don't know if it would be cool enough. I know that I'm sacrificing some performance, but is it really that bad?

at 1080p the 970 is faster than a 290, and is basically trading blows with a 390.


so really you are not making any sacrifices, also it is saving you money because a 390 really needs a good 650w power supply to function without issues.


for a gtx 970 you just need a good 500w or better.

 

[xen_05]

If you budget is allowing it, go for the R9 390. With DX12 benchamrks popping up here and there, the R9 390 seems to be doubleing its framrates giving you a more smoother gameplay expierience in ultra settings

Since I made this thread, I've come to the same conclusion. However, I'm not sure if that would fit in my XPS 8700 case, and I'm not sure if it would remain cool enough. On the other hand, though, I could get a Asus GTX 970 Mini: http://. That would definitely be small enough to fit in my case, though I don't know if it would be cool enough. I know that I'm sacrificing some performance, but is it really that bad?

at 1080p the 970 is faster than a 290, and is basically trading blows with a 390.


so really you are not making any sacrifices, also it is saving you money because a 390 really needs a good 650w power supply to function without issues.


for a gtx 970 you just need a good 500w or better.

I agree that the 370 is faster than the 290. However, the 370 is more expensive than the MSI 390 that I was looking at. It's somewhere between 30 and 50 dollars more expensive, which means that I could get that 390 plus a good power supply to go with it for not that much more. At this point, it really comes down to whether or not that 390 can fit and function in my XPS 8700, because I'm buying it if it can (Due to most of the benchmarks I've seen). However, if it can't for sure, I'm going with that Asus GTX 370 Mini that I mentioned earlier.

 

[DaTechnoTaco]

If you budget is allowing it, go for the R9 390. With DX12 benchamrks popping up here and there, the R9 390 seems to be doubleing its framrates giving you a more smoother gameplay expierience in ultra settings

Since I made this thread, I've come to the same conclusion. However, I'm not sure if that would fit in my XPS 8700 case, and I'm not sure if it would remain cool enough. On the other hand, though, I could get a Asus GTX 970 Mini: http://. That would definitely be small enough to fit in my case, though I don't know if it would be cool enough. I know that I'm sacrificing some performance, but is it really that bad?

The R9 390 will fit trust me it will just barely but the performance is worth it. Don't worry about cooling the 390 has proven to be not much more hotter than the 970.

 

[xen_05]

Thanks for your help, guys! Just got my 390 in the mail today; running great!