Graphics Card Update

[chaotixblade]

Greetings!

Firstly, @the guys who develop the site. I haven't been online here in a while, I really do like the new layout. Godbless and keep up the splendid work!

Secondly, thanks to everyone for the responses. I do very much appreciate it! =)

Now as for my question. Firstly, my rig is in my signature, 😀 I currently have an HD 7750 in my system. I overclocked it way beyond it's threshold a few months back. I determined that a couple of capacitors on it got pushed to far and now when I play games with VSync disabled a small squeal like sound emanates from the graphics card. I thought that it was no big deal, but recently I've come to find that I can no longer OC. Even the slightest frequency boost results in my computer crashing when making youtube videos full screen. I have read online that this may be a driver issue, but I have the latest non-beta drivers... So I don't think this is the case. If you have reason to believe otherwise, PLEASE TELL ME.

So I feel as though I need an upgrade. For the above reason, and also because my i5 is infinitely more capable than my measely 90 dollar 7750, I need to upgrade.

I am really low on money. My only income is mowing my neighbor's lawn. All of my paycheck is going towards other endeavors, so my only real splurge money is 20 bucks a week. For this reason I only want to spend a maximum of two-hundred dollars on a graphics card.

Requirements for the graphics card.
-Must be possible with a 600w power supply.
-Must be under two-hundred dollars

I concluded that I wanted either a R9 270, or R9 270x. The 270 is 169 dollars, and the 270x is 200-240 depending on the brand. That 80 dollars is a 4 week difference. The benchmarks I've seen put the two cards in just about the same position with respect to performance. So my question is, is the 270 worth buying? Or should I hold out for the 270x.

Finally, would you just choose an entirely different card all together? I was sort of biased towards AMD as I like them over NVidia, just due to their business model. And this whole new gpu thing they were ranting on about has me intrigued.

Godbless, thanks a ton!
--Mathew J.K.

 

[TropicoSuarez]

If you want to get an AMD card, I would go with a 7950 or an R9 280. The R9 270x is a great card if you're not willing to spend moeny for a 7950 or R9 280. The 7950 and R9 280 run Battlefield 4 on Ultra with anti aliasing at around 40-50 fps.

Also, check around on different websites for good deals. I recently bought another 7950 off of eBay for $150, which is cheaper than I bought it for last October.

 

[Maciek Fulton]

Greetings!

Firstly, @the guys who develop the site. I haven't been online here in a while, I really do like the new layout. Godbless and keep up the splendid work!

Secondly, thanks to everyone for the responses. I do very much appreciate it! =)

Now as for my question. Firstly, my rig is in my signature, 😀 I currently have an HD 7750 in my system. I overclocked it way beyond it's threshold a few months back. I determined that a couple of capacitors on it got pushed to far and now when I play games with VSync disabled a small squeal like sound emanates from the graphics card. I thought that it was no big deal, but recently I've come to find that I can no longer OC. Even the slightest frequency boost results in my computer crashing when making youtube videos full screen. I have read online that this may be a driver issue, but I have the latest non-beta drivers... So I don't think this is the case. If you have reason to believe otherwise, PLEASE TELL ME.

So I feel as though I need an upgrade. For the above reason, and also because my i5 is infinitely more capable than my measely 90 dollar 7750, I need to upgrade.

I am really low on money. My only income is mowing my neighbor's lawn. All of my paycheck is going towards other endeavors, so my only real splurge money is 20 bucks a week. For this reason I only want to spend a maximum of two-hundred dollars on a graphics card.

Requirements for the graphics card.
-Must be possible with a 600w power supply.
-Must be under two-hundred dollars

I concluded that I wanted either a R9 270, or R9 270x. The 270 is 169 dollars, and the 270x is 200-240 depending on the brand. That 80 dollars is a 4 week difference. The benchmarks I've seen put the two cards in just about the same position with respect to performance. So my question is, is the 270 worth buying? Or should I hold out for the 270x.

Finally, would you just choose an entirely different card all together? I was sort of biased towards AMD as I like them over NVidia, just due to their business model. And this whole new gpu thing they were ranting on about has me intrigued.

Godbless, thanks a ton!
--Mathew J.K.

For around $200 a 270x and GTX 760 are what you will be able to get.
A 760 is more powerful but more expensive.
The least expensive 760 is $250 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130933
the least expensive 270x is $200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202059

It all comes down to preference. I would rather have better drivers and Nvidia for my rig, at the cost of $50, plus the 8% better performance.

Some benchamrks:
http://cdn.eteknix.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/battlefield_4_1_3.png
http://img.hexus.net/v2/graphics_cards/amd/PowerColor/R9270XPCS+/graph-04.jpg
http://images.hardwarecanucks.com/image//skymtl/GPU/R9270X-REVIEW/R9270X-REVIEW-56.jpg

 

[chaotixblade]

Alright thanks for the insight... I will certainly consider those cards... Money for me again is an issue and we're talking about waiting 8 weeks as opposed to 12. So I'll likely just go with the 270...

Quick question for you though. You said the 270x is a great card, considering that the 270 again places similarly performance-wise. Would you say the same for the non-x counterpart? (R9 270?)

Thanks dude!

Edit: I played the buggy non-optimized BF4 beta on Siege of Shanghai with an HD 7870. The r9 270 is an equivalent card, and the 270x bests it. The 7870 played BF4 beta on max settings 4x AA @1080p @ 40fps constant WHILE recording. So the 270 isn't exactly a slow card... lol

Proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeNXsscGQ50

Any other opinions are greatly appreciated as well! =)

 

[swifty_morgan]

the 270 or 270x would be a big leap in performance for dollar. both can be had for 200$ or less if you seek them out. newegg would be a good place to start looking.

 

[Maciek Fulton]

It all comes down to how much you are willing to spend, a 270 is 7% less powerful then a 270x, is that 7% worth 20$ If it is then go for a 270x, if not, go for a 270.
http://media.bestofmicro.com/O/R/409131/original/Averages.png

 

[TropicoSuarez]

Alright thanks for the insight... I will certainly consider those cards... Money for me again is an issue and we're talking about waiting 8 weeks as opposed to 12. So I'll likely just go with the 270...

Quick question for you though. You said the 270x is a great card, considering that the 270 again places similarly performance-wise. Would you say the same for the non-x counterpart? (R9 270?)

Thanks dude!

Any other opinions are greatly appreciated as well! =)

I would definitely take the R9 270x over the non-x, because it's better. The x version performs about 10% better, but that's only because of higher clock speeds and slightly more stream processors. If I were you (because you're obviously a competent overclocker) I would just buy a 270 and OC, and if you ever need more power, then you can crosfire.

 

[chaotixblade]

Thanks, guys. =)

I'm pretty much dead set on the purchase of an R9 270 sapphire edition for 169.99. It's 15% cheaper, and it's only 7% slower, and it's as fast as the 7870 I used to play BF4 beta.

If anyone refutes the above statements please say it now, I may even give you solution, as again I need to know I don't want to make a bad call here.

Thanks & Godbless,
Mathew J.K.

@Above, Thanks dude! Sounds like a plan, 270 and OC it, thanks man! (Again respond if I said something wrong. 😀)

 

[swifty_morgan]

here's a 750ti for $139 after this ( EMCPEPH24 ) promo code. not a 270 or 270x but a darn good midrange performer.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121855

 

[chaotixblade]

That Ti is considerably slower, and only 20 dollars cheaper. I say twenty because I won't be purchasing for at least another month. Thank you much, though.

Thanks Tropico, I will likely be giving you the solution credit. But i'm keeping the thread open for a moment or two just in case someone says something contrary to my previous statements. =D

 

[swifty_morgan]

just a thought. is a decent deal. I do all my gaming on a sapphire HD6950 99% OF THE TIME. no problems in most all games when used with an Intel quad. ( 4/8 )