Looking for a new GPU

[paladinyogi]

Hello,

I have a AMD build,consisting of a AMD FX-8350 Black Edition,on a ASUS 990FX R2.0,with 8GB`s of Corsair Vengeance ram.

My current GPU is a Gigabyte R9-270X 4GB OC edition.Fallout 4 has just been announced,and I plan on making this upgrade a very big one,as I'll also be

1:Changing my OS to Window's 10

2:Hopefully adding a good water-cooler ( open for suggestions )

I want a good GPU,that won't bottleneck any of my other components.And a good suggestion on a water-cooler.

 

[sora]

I would personally get an R9 290! What is your budget exactly?

 

[paladinyogi]

$300 for the GPU? And around $100 for the water-cooler.

 

[Guest]

Why don't you get another 270 OC and SLI them! That would be my plan.
As far as the water-cooler, do you really need one? I would only recommend this if you are having issues with your CPU overheating.

 

[Josese]

Budget?
Edit: Don't waste your money watercooling if you aren't going to overclock and get a better graphics, wait for the 390

 

[Josese]

Why don't you get another 270 OC and SLI them! That would be my plan.
As far as the water-cooler, do you really need one? I would only recommend this if you are having issues with your CPU overheating.

You can't SLI AMD cards, you can only crossfire them and it's not worth it because of errors, bugs

 

[Guest]

Lol, sorry crossfire forgot we were talking AMD. Didn't know about the errors though, learned something today. Thanks!

 

[paladinyogi]

I plan on OC`ing,and yeah,my CPU fan in winding up after more than four hours of use.Even on a summer night,with a ceiling fan on high.

I'm also thinking about a 970,just watched a video about GTA V on ultra settings,with 60 FPS,with a FX-8350.

 

[Guest]

I have two Gigabyte 970 and have nothing but great things to say about it! The Gigabyte brand is great for overclocking if you enjoy that. I also have a FX-8350 too actually and it has been a fantastic experience and I am runnning Witcher 3 on ultra setting while recording and streaming it, so they can definitely take the load /wink lol.

 

[paladinyogi]

Sounds great! I'll be looking for a 970,does anyone know which brand would be better?

 

[Guest]

There is a good post on that. The Gigabyte Windforce is the best currently though, and I have great luck with Gigabyte so I stick by them!
Link to forum: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2304237/gtx-970-version-buy.html

 

[Guest]

Also I have found some great deals on 970s on www.slickdeals.net, might want to keep a eye out there just as a FYI. I got mine for 300 with witcher 3 and the new batman.