Best GPU For Under 200 Dollars?

[RayWill135]

So I want a GPU that is under 200 dollars that is for gaming. Any recommendations? So far, I might go with the XFX r9 280.

 

[ak47jar3d]

I would recommend gtx 960. Gtx 960 should slightly outperform 7950/280 and should perform identical to 285 while being more power efficient.

 

[RayWill135]

I would recommend gtx 960. Gtx 960 should slightly outperform 7950/280 and should perform identical to 285 while being more power efficient.

The thing is, the GTX 960 has 2gb, while the r9 280 has 3gb.

 

[ak47jar3d]

Yep, in terms of spec, the r9 280/7950 looks much better on paper. In real world performance, the gtx 960 does about 7-10 percent better as the Maxwell architecture really takes advantage of limited bus with advanced color compression to beat other architectures despite having lesser specs.

 

[RayWill135]

Yep, in terms of spec, the r9 280/7950 looks much better on paper. In real world performance, the gtx 960 does about 7-10 percent better as the Maxwell architecture really takes advantage of limited bus with advanced color compression to beat other architectures despite having lesser specs.

So should I stick with the r9 or get the GTX 960?

 

[Math Geek]

look at prices. benchmarks have shown the 280 and the 960 to be just about the same. one will outperform on one game and the other will on a second game. price is in favor of the 280 right now and you'd save about $20 or so with the 280. power supply is an important consideration as the 280 will use almost double the power of the 960. so if you have a low power power supply, the 960 is the way to go. if you have plenty of power, then the 280 will save you some money over the 960.

 

[RayWill135]

look at prices. benchmarks have shown the 280 and the 960 to be just about the same. one will outperform on one game and the other will on a second game. price is in favor of the 280 right now and you'd save about $20 or so with the 280. power supply is an important consideration as the 280 will use almost double the power of the 960. so if you have a low power power supply, the 960 is the way to go. if you have plenty of power, then the 280 will save you some money over the 960.

I am planning the Seasonic M12 II 620W Fully Modular 80+ Bronze Certified PSU. Heard its very good and reliable.

 

[Math Geek]

yes that is a good psu and will easily run either card. to give you an idea on price, here is a good card for each so you can see the price difference. both are factory overclocked and have custom cooling. the price difference is about $20 as you can see http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-video-card-02gp42962kr%2Cxfx-video-card-r9280atdbd/

 

[ak47jar3d]

Gtx 960 is better. I would go for it. And remember that 280 and 7950 are the same card.

 

[RayWill135]

I think I'll just go with the r9