Best Graphics Card for a Multi Media/ Gaming Rig.

[indulgeintech]

I'm looking to edit 1080p or higher video with ease. Still be able to game at decent fps. I will be going off to college so I also need some upgradability and "future-proofing" as I can't get a new PC for about 4 years.

Programs I will be running: Adobe Suite,Reason, Ableton, Vegas Pro,

I know cuda helps in some video editing software but the r9 280x offers greater Vram that may be beneficial and it seems to have greater raw power.

Or Should I ditch the 4470k for a 4570k over-clock it a good amount and purchase a 770 or r9 290x.

Also NEED A GOOD SOUND CARD UNDER $150.

Build Components
1) CPU: Intel 4770k
2) Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4 GB DDR3-1600 Memory X 4
2) Cooler: H110
3) Storage:Kingston Hyperx 3k 120 GB SSD 2XSeagate Barracuda HDD
4) Psu:EVGA SuperNOVA 650W
5) Mobo:Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
6) Graphics Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card or EVGA 760 2GB super clocked.

 

[Gandalf Hitler]

Maybe more ram?
If you want to use the computer for the coming for years and don't upgrade it. I suggest you get more ram. 8gb mb ram is enough.
You really don't need to upgrade your processor. It's a really good processor. The R9 280X is a really good graphics card. But for the same amount of money you can buy a R7970 which is almost the same as the R9 280X, just take the cheapest one, there isn't much difference between those two, so buy which one is cheapest.

 

[indulgeintech]

Is 16 GB of 1600mhz of ram with a Cas latency 8, good enough?

 

[Gandalf Hitler]

More than enough.