Reccomend me a $500 GPU

[Thaimasker]

I was thinking of getting a EVGA GTX 780 SC for $519 at microcenter

 

[Eduello]

I'd get the R9 290X for $490: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr929xoc4gd

 

[stokes1790]

Unless you are taking advantage of nvidia specific features, I would say the 290x is the best $500 card at the moment.

 

[T3PShooter]

I vote for the EVGA GTX 780 SC w/ ACX http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CUIVSNS if you want an nVidia card. Otherwise, the 290X that was suggested is a nice option.