R9 280 vs R9 280x

[Sithex]

R9 280 = $111
R9 280x = $199


Is it worth the $88 dollars? Im on a REALLY tight budget

 

[johnnyb105]

No if your on a tight budget the r 280 is actually a rebranded radeon 7950 so its a very good card for gaming still ranks up there so no .

 

[johnnyb105]

BTW the 280x is just a 7970....

 

[AB28]

Where are you finding the R9 280 for $111?

 

[Sithex]

Where are you finding the R9 280 for $111?

My local store
they are very very small they dont even have a website so sorry for no link

 

[Sithex]

No if your on a tight budget the r 280 is actually a rebranded radeon 7950 so its a very good card for gaming still ranks up there so no .

So no? What do you mean are you saying i should get the 7950?
And i am aware they are rebranded but they give a bit more performance correct?

 

[Sithex]

No if your on a tight budget the r 280 is actually a rebranded radeon 7950 so its a very good card for gaming still ranks up there so no .

Do you think this would more of a wiser choice than the R9 280
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sapphire-AMD-Radeon-HD-7970-Dual-X-100351SR-Gaming-or-Mining-Graphics-Card-/201230497764?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item2eda45b7e4

Its the 7970 which is the 280x rebranded so
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Never mind it says its not working properly