Upgrade from R9 290 To GTX 980

[Blog21]

I have a sapphire R9 290 tri-x. And i was wondering if upgrading to gtx 980 will do any more good. I am tired from AMD. I want some change. Kindly tell me which brand should I get in the GTX 980 all I care is about Fps.

 

[Darkbreeze]

You'll see some improvement. I'd go with the Gigabyte G1 gaming GTX 980.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2837828/graphics-card-slugfest-amd-and-nvidias-most-powerful-gaming-hardware-compared.html




PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($549.00 @ NCIX US)
Total: $549.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-17 05:04 EDT-0400

 

[Blog21]

Ok gigabyte g1 it is then thanks bro. Your not the first one recommending me that card

 

[Darkbreeze]

All the G1 gaming cards are good performers. Can't go wrong with them.

 

[xxxlun4icexxx]

All the G1 gaming cards are good performers. Can't go wrong with them.

+1 they are great. You can remove the back plate if you ever need to as well.

 

[junkeymonkey]

but for the money evga offer a better clock rate out of the box - known support - and a more compact card

as for me I wonder why giga's cards need 3 fans to do the same job as the rest with just 2 ?? hmmmm...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20600536050&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=48%7C14%2D487%2D079%5E14%2D487%2D079%2DTS%2C14%2D127%2D834%5E14%2D127%2D834%2DTS%2C14%2D125%2D682%5E14%2D125%2D682%2DTS&percm=14%2D487%2D079%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24%3B14%2D127%2D834%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24%3B14%2D125%2D682%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24

 

[Darkbreeze]

They don't NEED it, but it does allow for higher overclocking, which negates the out of the box stock clock of the EVGA cards, if you're inclined to overclock.

 

[junkeymonkey]

did not realize evga did not overclock ? and then I wonder about there kingpin or classified ?? I guess they should of put 4 fans on those ??

 

[Darkbreeze]

All high end graphics cards can be overclocked, it's just a matter of some being capable of being overclocked more than others due to limitations with the cooling system. Which is why they sell models with liquid cooling and aftermarket liquid coolers for them. With a stock configuration it's likely the Gigabyte can achieve a HIGHER overclock than the EVGA since it has a lower performance cooler. Then again, it might just be a dice roll either way but the G1 gaming cards DO have consistently better reviews than the EVGA cards for the GTX 970 and 980.

 

[junkeymonkey]

dude there just air cooled just like the one above -- nothing fancy over that so please restate what you just said

also from techpower up for a example


Maximum Overclock Comparison




Max. GPU Clock

Max. Memory Clock


Gigabyte GTX 980 G1
1370 MHz 2055 MHz

ASUS GTX 980 STRIX
1390 MHz 1930 MHz

MSI GTX 980 Gaming
1380 MHz 2050 MHz

NVIDIA GTX 980
1350 MHz 1970 MHz

so here I see the 3 fans doing there job?? lol

 

[Darkbreeze]

I don't think you understand what I'm saying, so, whatever.

 

[junkeymonkey]

ya , I understand -- and I guess that's why like at newegg there selling so well over the msi and the evga ?? the giga is that good ..

well ok good luck

and to honest I feel the msi one has the better enduser rating over as far as satisfaction goes ansd a way cleaner looking card under the hood

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_980_Gaming/images/front.jpg
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_980_Gaming/4.html

 

[NightAntilli]

You'll see better performance, but the higher the resolution you play at, the more that gap narrows, up to the point where the R9 290 can even surpass the GTX 980.

 

[junkeymonkey]

I just think if I had a 290 it would do me fine for some more time over a big reinvestment in a new card -- but that's just me

 

[Blog21]

Guys guys. Please you're confusing me. As I said i only care about fps. I am not a gpu overclocker i will sli in time. So please tell me forget all the brands. Gigabyte g1 or galaxy GF HOX version

 

[Darkbreeze]

Gigabyte, no question. Galaxy (Galax) is a second tier manufacturer.

 

[Blog21]

So gigabyte han.

 

[Blog21]

Last is this psu good for 2way gtx 980 sli
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KYK1CC6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426747503&sr=8-1&keywords=power+supply+evga+sli+ready&dpPl=1&dpID=519NG9JLO7L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yes, very good.