Question on buying the R9 270X or R7 265

Peaceguy

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Okay, so I plan on getting a new graphics card. I currently have a GT 630 and it's just not enough power for gaming.
I plan on getting one or the other:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121868&cm_re=R7_265-_-14-121-868-_-Product

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I originally had a PNY Graphics card this time i'm going to try Asus since I heard the performance is good and they are really quiet and cooled.

Is my computer specs compatible with these graphics cards?

Specs:
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 2X PCI-E 2.0 X16 Slots
RAM: 6GB
CPU: AMD FX 4130 Black Edition Unlocked Quad Core @3.8GHZ
PSU: BFG GS-650 650W ATX 12V 2.2 SLI & Crossfire
HDD: 750GB Western Digital

Thank You,
 
Yes and No. Ok so that graphics card is a PCI E 3.0. But it will work in a PCI 2.0 slot, your motherboard is a pci 2.0 slot. So yes it is compatible. But I really do recommend getting a 760 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125466 > little bit more money but better performance and in terms for me, personal experience, Nvidia has been a lot more reliable for me, more power efficient, and much less noise. Anyways your call. Either of the choices are good. Good Luck!