GTX 970, R9 290, or R9 290X

[Guest]

After using the same computer for 4 years, it is time for an upgrade. I was set on buying the Asus GTX 970, but AMD cut their prices into the realm of sanity. It seems that the 290X outperforms the GTX 970 by a few frames with the 290 not far behind.

$350 Asus GTX 970 4GB
$290 Sapphire R9 290 4GB
$370 Sapphire R9 290X 4GB

All three of those cards look desirable and able to play games at 1080p. I think I may buy the R9 290 for its best bang for the buck, but what do you think?

 

[Gam3r01]

Since you are playing at 1080p, grab the 970:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GTX_970_STRIX_OC/25.html

It pulls ~10% over the 290X at that resolution.

 

[rmark45matsu]

If every frame matters to you, then pick up the 290x but, all of them will exceed 60 fps on every game max settings.

 

[4745454b]

Considering the 970 uses nearly half the power, the price still needs to come down before I'm interested. $300 290X might peak my interest. $370? Nope.

 

[finnigen007]

If price is no issue at all, go with the r9 290x. If 20 dollars are a lot to you and the electricity bill shouldn't be to high go with the 970.