Cheaper Alternatives to the EVGA GTX 970 SC ACX 2.0

[KaptainJ]

Thinking of building a new pc around $1000 AUD but i want a good build for lots of gaming and maybe some slight video editing when i start recording and here are the specs, BUT, i want to get good frame rates while playing on maxed out which this videocard can handle but ive got a feeling i need some more cheaper alternatives to my parts at the moment, becaus im trying to copy the $1000 Positron build from Austin Evans but mine adds up to around $1300 Need Advice


Phanteks Enthoo Pro Full Tower
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Super Clocked ACX 2.0 4GB GDDR5
Intel Core i5-4690 Processor (Not the "K" because im not going to overclock)
Crucial MX100 256GB SSD
Corsair Vengeance 8 GB Dual Channel Memory
Corsair CS650M Modular 80 Plus Gold Power Supply
Western Digital WD Blue 1TB
ASUS H97-PRO-GAMER Motherboard

 

[plaintuts]

R9 290

 

[patrick47018]

You could get an R9 290 for around $240 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150697&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[KaptainJ]

You could get an R9 290 for around $240 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150697&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Do i have to change anything on my build for this to fit in, eg, motherboard?

 

[KaptainJ]

R9 290

Amazon Link?

 

[Shamar Holtz]

I would go for something like this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 103 43.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($28.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.00 @ Umart)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.00 @ IJK)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Silicon Power S60 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 285 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($279.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Silverstone Redline Series RL04B ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ Umart)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $958.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-09 23:39 EST+1000

Prices are high as shit over there!

 

[plaintuts]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HWQUI02/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1428586943&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=r9+290&dpPl=1&dpID=519js1zEoFL&ref=plSrch

 

[kwa-e]

I would go for something like this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 103 43.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($28.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.00 @ Umart)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.00 @ IJK)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Silicon Power S60 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 285 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($279.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Silverstone Redline Series RL04B ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ Umart)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $958.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-09 23:39 EST+1000

Prices are high as shit over there!

I would not go with that motherboard, The VRM's will very likely overheat and result to the 8320 throttling even at stock speeds.

 

[kwa-e]

Here's an AMD build I've compiled together using PCPartPicker, used good quality parts where possible. THis will play your games well and will render nicely for the price. (I'll post an equivalent Intel build later when I have the time)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($145.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($42.00 @ IJK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($499.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($65.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $991.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 06:15 EST+1000

NOTE: The 8320E is available for about $175 on newegg, and will play threaded games much more better than the 6300.

EDIT: Here it is, It will play single-threaded games much better than the FX, but video rendering will be somewhat slower compared to the FX build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($499.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($58.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1047.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 06:30 EST+1000

Either way, both builds will give you a great gaming experience and you can't go wrong with any of them.