ASUS R7 250X 2 GB vs Sapphire R7 260X 1GB

[Ma_V3r1cK]

Hi everyone

What is more smarter thing to do :
- Go for 2 GB model of weaker card
- Go for 1 GB model of stronger card

The resolution on which I will be playing is 1680x1050. BUT I also have second monitor with resolution of 1280x1204. The second monitor is "used" mostly by my dad, who watches some shows while I am playing games on the bigger monitor. So the second monitor 90 % of the will be playing videos !

Now will the 260x be able to push new games(such as BF4, GTAV etc.) with only 1 GB @ medium details around 35+ fps while playing a video on the other monitor (possibly 720p video ) ?

Or should I go with 2 GB model 250x from ASUS ?

The rest of the system :

MOBO : MSI 890GXM-G65
RAM : 6 GB
CPU : FX - 6300 @ stock speeds
PSU : Silverstone 400 W


Thanks in advance

 

[i7Baby]

The R7 260x is a fair bit better than the 250x. It'll give you the best chance of playing those games OK -

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R7-260X-vs-Radeon-R7-250X .