AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980?

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Zitheny

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Hello,

my gaming pc is doing fine now, it's working perfectly, thank you everybody for the help!
Now, all my components are up to date except my graphics card, I have a GTX 260 which can't really handle games such as H1Z1, GTA V, ...
So, I'm looking for a new card around €300-350.

What games do I play?
GTA V, H1Z1, F1 2015, 2016, FIFA 16, 17, CS:GO, Overwatch, Black Ops 3, Far Cry, etc...

I will play on full hd, 1080p so I'm not in need of a high-end card which needs to handle 4K, I'll stay with 1080p for the moment.

I saw the new AMD RX 480 and it's a good looking card, if I'd go for that one, I'll wait MSI and ASUS to place their own coolers on the card.

I also saw a GTX 980 in second hand for about €320-350.

I really don't know if the AMD RX 480 will be a better choice.. at benchmarks I think the GTX 980 is better, but AMD has a new technology, no?

What is your advice?

Kind Regards,
Tony

 
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well RX 480 does have newer features that would make it faster in the long run but an R9 390 is not a bad choice, infact its a really good one.

Seeking_Gamer_2

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Are you sure? 390 has some bad heat issues. But maybe it'll work, i guess!
 

Seeking_Gamer_2

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why msi? there ARE others...
 

ema21del9

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As of NOW there're no custom models, just reference cards with brand labels.
 

Seeking_Gamer_2

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I was trying to say that he should wait for other brands and see which is the best!