MSI Radeon R9 390 vs GTX 970?

[Guest]

MSI Radeon R9 390 Gaming 8GB GDDR5 VS EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Super SC w/ ACX 2.0 Cooler?

Which one should i pick?

And other question is: "dual-width x16 graphics slot 1x8-pin and 1x6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors" Mean i can use 6pin or do i need to use both a 8 pin + 6pin?

 

[RCFProd]

R9 390 benefits = More power

GTX 970 benefits = Efficient, useful features of Nvidia

So whilst the R9 390 is more powerful, the GTX 970 does come with good features like adaptive V-Sync, TXAA etc and is a lot more efficient. In your opinion, is the minor fps trade off worth it for the GTX 970's efficiency, drivers and features? Or is power the most important thing? That's up to you.

 

[migronesien]

You will need the 8pin AND the 6pin.

Both cards should max out pretty much any game at 1080p.

It kind of comes down to personell preference. The 970 uses a bit less power, runs a few c cooler and OCs a bit better, while the 390 is a tiny bit faster stock. But the EVGA SSC edition (which you mentioned) should be faster from the beginning than the 390. Also you get to use Shadowplay if you want to record gameplay for some reason.

Id go for the 970.

 

[Guest]

You will need the 8pin AND the 6pin.

Both cards should max out pretty much any game at 1080p.

It kind of comes down to personell preference. The 970 uses a bit less power, runs a few c cooler and OCs a bit better, while the 390 is a tiny bit faster stock. But the EVGA SSC edition (which you mentioned) should be faster from the beginning than the 390. Also you get to use Shadowplay if you want to record gameplay for some reason.

Id go for the 970.

So if my PSU have 6pin + 2pin i cant use it for a Strix 970 example? i mean, my PSU is this: http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/b-series/b600/

 

[migronesien]

You will need the 8pin AND the 6pin.

Both cards should max out pretty much any game at 1080p.

It kind of comes down to personell preference. The 970 uses a bit less power, runs a few c cooler and OCs a bit better, while the 390 is a tiny bit faster stock. But the EVGA SSC edition (which you mentioned) should be faster from the beginning than the 390. Also you get to use Shadowplay if you want to record gameplay for some reason.

Id go for the 970.

So if my PSU have 6pin + 2pin i cant use it for a Strix 970 example? i mean, my PSU is this: http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/b-series/b600/

Yes, thats normal. Use both 6+2pin connectors from your PSU and just leave the not needed 2pin hanging thats normal and will work without any issues.

 

[Guest]

You will need the 8pin AND the 6pin.

Both cards should max out pretty much any game at 1080p.

It kind of comes down to personell preference. The 970 uses a bit less power, runs a few c cooler and OCs a bit better, while the 390 is a tiny bit faster stock. But the EVGA SSC edition (which you mentioned) should be faster from the beginning than the 390. Also you get to use Shadowplay if you want to record gameplay for some reason.

Id go for the 970.

So if my PSU have 6pin + 2pin i cant use it for a Strix 970 example? i mean, my PSU is this: http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/b-series/b600/

Yes, thats normal. Use both 6+2pin connectors from your PSU and just leave the not needed 2pin hanging thats normal and will work without any issues.

Thanks alot! But which 970 will be the best one to get then, im kinda new to all this PC upgrading?

 

[ak47jar3d]

Flip a coin. This cards perform identically. 390 has more vram and gtx 970 is more power efficient. I would take the 970 due to its power efficiency.

https://www.techpowerup.com/mobile/reviews/Powercolor/R9_390_PCS_Plus/30.html

 

[RCFProd]

Best GTX 970 = the one that cools best. Gigabyte Windforce/G1 has 3 fans. So does some Zotac Amp! Extreme.

So if you can fit a 310mm GPU, the one with 3 fans are the best.

 

[nzrajput]

You will need the 8pin AND the 6pin.

Both cards should max out pretty much any game at 1080p.

It kind of comes down to personell preference. The 970 uses a bit less power, runs a few c cooler and OCs a bit better, while the 390 is a tiny bit faster stock. But the EVGA SSC edition (which you mentioned) should be faster from the beginning than the 390. Also you get to use Shadowplay if you want to record gameplay for some reason.

Id go for the 970.

So if my PSU have 6pin + 2pin i cant use it for a Strix 970 example? i mean, my PSU is this: http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/b-series/b600/

Yes, thats normal. Use both 6+2pin connectors from your PSU and just leave the not needed 2pin hanging thats normal and will work without any issues.

Thanks alot! But which 970 will be the best one to get then, im kinda new to all this PC upgrading?

Choose either Asus's or Gigabyte's 970. MSI has a higher RMA value for 2015 than the other two mentioned brands.

 

[Guest]

Thanks alot everyone! i might go with the Asus Strix i think

 

[WIPGamer]

I think I will go with the G1 gaming, aany objections/suggestions?

 

[RCFProd]

Nope. Very good GPU.