Best Graphics Cards For The Money: January 2012 (Archive)

[Roger Rogers-1382392]

Really hoping the upcoming GTX 780 Ti will drive down the price of the stock GTX 780 price by 10-15%. If its 10% faster than the stock card, and the same price, the 780 Ti will be uber-desirable for us 3D fans.

I would not think that you can get a big performance increase on that Ti model because it's still based in the same core of the current GTX 7xx models.

The GK104 chip is the same as the GK110 ?

Well, as I live and breathe, I learn something new every day.

P.S.
The performance increase will NOT be less than 5%, and could be as much as 10% (given the right cooling solution by the manufacturer [I hope it isn`t the usual way NVidia do it] and they get Asus in on the deal).

QED
Accoding to the law of averages, it seems we have an intellectual contest here.

 

[jessterman21]

Wake me when the GTX 760 is $200 and the GTX 770 is $300.

 

[littleleo]

Wake me when the GTX 760 is $200 and the GTX 770 is $300.

As if, I'll be in line getting mine while your sleeping, he he ha ha cough cough he he ha ha.

 

[Wisecracker]

Third moth in a row that TH insists in stating that a 7950 costs as much as a GTX 760, which has not been the case since at least June/2013. Telling a lie a thousand times won't make it any more true.

It's kinda unfair to call it a lie but I agree with your sentiment.

I got a XFX HD7950 DD for $200 back in August. I'm not worthy :lol: and got a 4-game bundle, too.

 

[haranaboy]

Hi,

Awesome Article. However, in the price per dollar chart, whats the difference between the "Entry" and "Performance"?

 

[ajcroteau]

It's interesting that even though the R9-280x appears a little slower that the GTX 770, the R9-280x is actually one tier higher than the GTX-700. I'm guessing that has to do with price vs performance...

Also, it would be nice if not only did they compare single cards, they would also compare them in SLI/CROSSFIRE configuration...

I'm looking to upgrade from GTX 570 SLI and not sure whether to go either (R9-280x/GTX 770) x2 or a single (GTX-780/R9-290x)... I'm really not affected by the micro-stuttering and i'm only 1920x1080 @ 120Hz gaming for lack of a better monitor atm...

 

[saint19]

It's interesting that even though the R9-280x appears a little slower that the GTX 770, the R9-280x is actually one tier higher than the GTX-700. I'm guessing that has to do with price vs performance...

Also, it would be nice if not only did they compare single cards, they would also compare them in SLI/CROSSFIRE configuration...

I'm looking to upgrade from GTX 570 SLI and not sure whether to go either (R9-280x Xfire/GTX 770 SLI) or a single (GTX-780/R9-290x)... I'm really not affected by the micro-stuttering and i'm only 1920x1080 @ 120Hz gaming for lack of a better monitor atm...

nVidia annnounced a price drop for the GTX 7xx models, so, wait a little more time and maybe you can get a GTX 770 or GTX 780 for a good price, or why not, a R9-280-290x

 

[ajcroteau]

It's interesting that even though the R9-280x appears a little slower that the GTX 770, the R9-280x is actually one tier higher than the GTX-700. I'm guessing that has to do with price vs performance...

Also, it would be nice if not only did they compare single cards, they would also compare them in SLI/CROSSFIRE configuration...

I'm looking to upgrade from GTX 570 SLI and not sure whether to go either (R9-280x Xfire/GTX 770 SLI) or a single (GTX-780/R9-290x)... I'm really not affected by the micro-stuttering and i'm only 1920x1080 @ 120Hz gaming for lack of a better monitor atm...

nVidia annnounced a price drop for the GTX 7xx models, so, wait a little more time and maybe you can get a GTX 770 or GTX 780 for a good price, or why not, a R9-280-290x

I'm actually not going to do anything until early next year but thanx for the heads up... It'll be interesting to see how much the price cut will be on the GTX-770...

 

[robax91]

This article should be updated to reflect the current pricing shifts for both AMD and Nvidia.

 

[Novuake]

This article should be updated to reflect the current pricing shifts for both AMD and Nvidia.

It gets updated monthly? How often do you want it to be? Every day?

 

[logainofhades]

This article should be updated to reflect the current pricing shifts for both AMD and Nvidia.

It gets updated monthly? How often do you want it to be? Every day?

For major price shifts like what Nvidia just pulled, I could see making an update. Minor price shifts, monthly is fine. That being said, we are only 2 days from November. They could just update this on Friday with the new pricing and label it best for November. If Nv responds with another major price shift after the R9 290 benches and price are official, then they would have ample time to update it.

 

[Sakkura]

Tom's seems to have a policy of updating the article at the worst possible time, so it takes most of a month for changes to show up.

 

[logainofhades]

Tom's seems to have a policy of updating the article at the worst possible time, so it takes most of a month for changes to show up.

Big understatement there. :lol:

 

[Onus]

A snapshot (e.g. this article, or anybody's) will never accurately describe a moving target (e.g. the market) into the future.
Decide what performance tier you need to be on (considering that your games may be represented perfectly there, or may include outliers that make a huge difference), and then buy based on price at the time of purchase.
Don, you might put a double line between the nVidia and AMD columns, representing that for a given game, the columns may need to slide a space or two one way or the other.

 

[robax91]

This article should be updated to reflect the current pricing shifts for both AMD and Nvidia.

It gets updated monthly? How often do you want it to be? Every day?

For major price shifts like what Nvidia just pulled, I could see making an update. Minor price shifts, monthly is fine. That being said, we are only 2 days from November. They could just update this on Friday with the new pricing and label it best for November. If Nv responds with another major price shift after the R9 290 benches and price are official, then they would have ample time to update it.

I'm glad at least one other person understands.

 

[Roger Rogers-1382392]

It's interesting that even though the R9-280x appears a little slower that the GTX 770, the R9-280x is actually one tier higher than the GTX-700. I'm guessing that has to do with price vs performance...

Also, it would be nice if not only did they compare single cards, they would also compare them in SLI/CROSSFIRE configuration...

I'm looking to upgrade from GTX 570 SLI and not sure whether to go either (R9-280x Xfire/GTX 770 SLI) or a single (GTX-780/R9-290x)... I'm really not affected by the micro-stuttering and i'm only 1920x1080 @ 120Hz gaming for lack of a better monitor atm...

nVidia annnounced a price drop for the GTX 7xx models, so, wait a little more time and maybe you can get a GTX 770 or GTX 780 for a good price, or why not, a R9-280-290x

I'm actually not going to do anything until early next year but thanx for the heads up... It'll be interesting to see how much the price cut will be on the GTX-770...

I waited to see if the NVidia product prices would drop on a GTX 780 I had in my Amazon-product shopping basket here in Japan...
But... 🙁

ASUSTeK NVIDIA GTX780チップセット オリジナルFAN「DirectCuII」搭載グラフィックカード GTX7... PRICE HAS INCREASED from ￥ 74,980 ($750) to ￥ 86,882 ($868)

As you see; the price went up from $750 US to $868.
WTF
PRICES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE COMING DOWN.
ALSO
An NVidia version GTX 780 price got jacked up a bit also

GALAXY社製 NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 GPU搭載ビデオカード (オーバークロックモデル) GF PGT... has increased from ￥ 78,632 to ￥ 78,637

Amazon.jp Ya carpetbagging creeps.

I am forced to guess its because Battlefield 4 is out; that the UBER-CAPITALIST-PIGS jack up the prices; and it seems to be a trend of anything specific that people buy over here.
e.g.
I noticed last month that when I bought a ASUS VG278H 3D monitor from Amazon and found out its great (and gave FEEDBACK to that effect [Product is Great value]); when you go to order two more a few days later, they jack up the price almost 10%.
The ASUS GTX 780 went up Over 10%.

I guess thats why the economy stagnated in Japan; because people will not buy or work-to-buy products that get jacked up in price as you buy them. Its called DE-MOTIVATION.

I even went to NEWEGG in China to try and buy, but they dont deliver to Japan either. Prices there looked real cheap. and I trust the NEWEGG brand a bit.

Stuck.

But still got patience, the GTX 780 Ti is out real soon.... but the money is heating my pocket up sumthin rotten as BF4 is in the post. 😉

Amazon.jp are completely unable to corner me. :lol:

Anyone out there know a company that will post a GTX 780 type graphics card to Japan? 😍

 

[saint19]

It's interesting that even though the R9-280x appears a little slower that the GTX 770, the R9-280x is actually one tier higher than the GTX-700. I'm guessing that has to do with price vs performance...

Also, it would be nice if not only did they compare single cards, they would also compare them in SLI/CROSSFIRE configuration...

I'm looking to upgrade from GTX 570 SLI and not sure whether to go either (R9-280x Xfire/GTX 770 SLI) or a single (GTX-780/R9-290x)... I'm really not affected by the micro-stuttering and i'm only 1920x1080 @ 120Hz gaming for lack of a better monitor atm...

nVidia annnounced a price drop for the GTX 7xx models, so, wait a little more time and maybe you can get a GTX 770 or GTX 780 for a good price, or why not, a R9-280-290x

I'm actually not going to do anything until early next year but thanx for the heads up... It'll be interesting to see how much the price cut will be on the GTX-770...

I waited to see if the NVidia product prices would drop on a GTX 780 I had in my Amazon-product shopping basket here in Japan...
But... 🙁

ASUSTeK NVIDIA GTX780チップセット オリジナルFAN「DirectCuII」搭載グラフィックカード GTX7... PRICE HAS INCREASED from ￥ 74,980 ($750) to ￥ 86,882 ($868)

As you see; the price went up from $750 US to $868.
WTF
PRICES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE COMING DOWN.
ALSO
An NVidia version GTX 780 price got jacked up a bit also

GALAXY社製 NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 GPU搭載ビデオカード (オーバークロックモデル) GF PGT... has increased from ￥ 78,632 to ￥ 78,637

Amazon.jp Ya carpetbagging creeps.

I am forced to guess its because Battlefield 4 is out; that the UBER-CAPITALIST-PIGS jack up the prices; and it seems to be a trend of anything specific that people buy over here.
e.g.
I noticed last month that when I bought a ASUS VG278H 3D monitor from Amazon and found out its great (and gave FEEDBACK to that effect [Product is Great value]); when you go to order two more a few days later, they jack up the price almost 10%.
The ASUS GTX 780 went up Over 10%.

I guess thats why the economy stagnated in Japan; because people will not buy or work-to-buy products that get jacked up in price as you buy them. Its called DE-MOTIVATION.

I even went to NEWEGG in China to try and buy, but they dont deliver to Japan either. Prices there looked real cheap. and I trust the NEWEGG brand a bit.

Stuck.

But still got patience, the GTX 780 Ti is out real soon.... but the money is heating my pocket up sumthin rotten as BF4 is in the post. 😉

Amazon.jp are completely unable to corner me. :lol:

Anyone out there know a company that will post a GTX 780 type graphics card to Japan? 😍

I can do that, but would be a little expensive from my country to Japan.

 

[Roger Rogers-1382392]

Anyone out there know a company that will post a GTX 780 type graphics card to Japan? 😍

I can do that, but would be a little expensive from my country to Japan.

It`s ok, you can just sent it Without the funny little leaves and talc.

No, seriously, experienced PC dude, I will have to bide my time and see what happens this week with the Ti version being released. Hopefully sanity will prevail.

Or my wife will be grinding her teeth in her sleep if I go overboard. 😉

Battlefield 4 is at the doorstep in 7 days here.

My new build i7 Sabertooth Asus 27-inch 3D rig is patiently waiting for a GTX 780 with confidence.

Hope life is nice there in C.
It looks nice.

 

[Weak1ings]

I'm quite surprised the GTX 660 wasn't in your list! but that GTX 650 Ti makes me wish I had looked at it some more before getting the 660... or atleast get the 660 Ti 3 GB

 

[Onus]

I have a GTX650Ti now. If it were a Boost Edition, it might be enough, but it just misses the performance and settings preferences I have. While it is absolutely a "sufferable" card, overall the jump to a HD7870 is significant, so that's what I'm running. If someone is building a budget rig though, a GTX650Ti Boost would be a comfortable card.

 

[Roger Rogers-1382392]

Ended up buying the iChill GeForce GTX 780 HerculeZ X3 Ultra. The price dropped the equivalent of over $100 USD as I was pondering buying it. 😀

Triple slot and very cool at full-on gaming. I cant get it over 52 Deg C with anything yet. Three days of trying.

Battlefield 4 arrives within two days. That will stretch its legs.

Its a bit of a modern Maserati of a GTX 780. Luv it. It`s long though. Had to take off a bit of plastic clips from the side of the Drive-bay housing on a full ATX case.

Makes a change from the HD7770 Crossfire. Sat gathering dust.

 

[logainofhades]

I just picked up this card from a friend for $230. It is a brand new card from sapphire. The one he originally bought failed and this card is the RMA replacement. He never used the replacement because he bought a 290x.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202008

 

[17seconds]

Just a couple days until the GTX 780 Ti is released, likely my next card, and then GTX 780 GHz edition is also incoming....
http://www.guru3d.com/news_story/gigabyte_geforce_gtx_780_ghz_edition_gets_pictured.html

 

[king smp]

I am pondering whether to add a second 660Ti in SLI (mobo and PSU already capable) or going for a single stronger card
the second 660Ti would cost close to $300 USD new

anybody have any links to a good 660Ti SLI benchmark review?

 

[17seconds]

I am pondering whether to add a second 660Ti in SLI (mobo and PSU already capable) or going for a single stronger card
the second 660Ti would cost close to $300 USD new

anybody have any links to a good 660Ti SLI benchmark review?

Here's the TechPowerUp database of every GTX 660 Ti review:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviewdb/Graphics-Cards/NVIDIA/GTX-660-Ti/