Q: Can you play latest games like bf4 and cod aw at ultra settings?
A: NO.
Q: Is it worth playing at ultra?
A: NO(For me , at 1920 * 1080 , 21.5 inch monitor)
Q: Should you buy R9 270 and i5 4440?
A: Yes.
I've been using MSI R9 270X and i5 4440 for almost a year now and I've been happily playing almost all top end games at high settings. I barely see any difference when i switch to Ultra. I experience stuttering at Ultra for some games.
You can play the following at high with no problems.
1. BF4
2. Crysis 3
3. COD AW.
4. Watch Dogs.
5. Far Cry 4.
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