Need new VC $300ish Range Any Help?

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Hi All: I've built a new rig a couple of months ago (see specs) Using an older Radeon 7870 from my previous build. It's time for an upgrade. I'm buying this 2K BenQ 32" monitor here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014372&cm_re=benq_32-_-24-014-372-_-Product

I want to point out that I play a lot of turn-based & RTS strategy games. So there is FPS to consider here. Will the extra 8GB really help me @ 2560x1440?

NG is selling the MSI R390 for $279.99 right now AR. I've been partial to ATI/AMD cards for a long time. My last Nvdia 680 was from the AGP days.

I can go a little more to $350.00 But I usually have a max $300 rule for VC purchases.

Should I wait for BF deals?

Any & all insight would be appreciated.
 
My 290x struggles at 1440p with some games to max out. It depends on your acceptable level of eyecandy/fps. I can't get Witcher 3 to play at 60fps without serious quality degradations, most games play just fine though for 60FPS with most/all settings up.

I'd even consider finding a used 290x on the forums here before I'd s hell out a large premium for the 3x0 series.
 
Here's why charold's claim of going for the 290X vs dropping extra on the 390X is legit:: 290X vs. the 390X benchmarks. AMD has you paying extra $$$ for single % performance bumps across the board with their rebadge play.

Now, at this point, i would definitely wait to see what you can score with the BF deals. However, if you want a the best bang for your buck in the $300 range, your only real play is the GTX 970. It's faster than the 290/390 and on par with the 290x/390x but cheaper. I am seeing 390X boards easily $400+, which is ridiculous given their rebadge nature.
 
atp1916 said:
Here's why charold's claim of going for the 290X vs dropping extra on the 390X is legit:: 290X vs. the 390X benchmarks. AMD has you paying extra $$$ for single % performance bumps across the board with their rebadge play.

Now, at this point, i would definitely wait to see what you can score with the BF deals. However, if you want a the best bang for your buck in the $300 range, your only real play is the GTX 970. It's faster than the 290/390 and on par with the 290x/390x but cheaper. I am seeing 390X boards easily $400+, which is ridiculous given their rebadge nature.
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390X is par performance wise with the 980. 390X is also seeing higher clocks than the 290X.

At 1440 even Brent on here suggests a 290X/390X or 980. The 970 will struggle.
 
OP has a ~$300-350 max budget. 390X is $400 (on average), and the 980 $500+

970 or used 290X is OP's best play if he wants to keep in budget. BF may bring good deals on a 390X, though.
 
UMASS said:
You guys are great. I really appreciate you chiming back. I can do $400.00 (50 YO without any kids) I usually just think $300.00 is the most I would like to pay. What about this MSI R390X for $389.99 AR $20.00 Should I just pull the trigger now? I haven't seen it much lower then it is right now.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127872&cm_re=r390x-_-14-127-872-_-Product

Worthy? Or should I wait for BF?
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The Asus Strix 390X is $389 on Amazon right now as well. Free prime shipping! :p

I'd pull the trigger. You start playing the waiting game you'll be waiting forever.

I wanted the Strix since it got an awesome review here on [H], but it wasn't on sale when I bought my Gigabyte.
 
I definitely agree with Budz that the waiting game is always there to play, but something rails at me at the thought of:

1) paying nearly $400 for a rebadge when the 'original' is only single FPS % digits slower and can be had for a little over half the cost

2) knowing that 1440P is still going to stress the card to the point that i know some games at the highest detail settings will chug

3) knowing that if i had saved a bit more, i could have tiered up and gotten a card i know would smoke 1440P in 99% of use cases.

OP, i really think you should be hunting for nothing short of a 980 or Fury grade card to do that monitor and 1440P justice. With BF coming around, i would be quite confident that you should be able to score a 980 or Fury card near $400.
 
Find me a new 290X for under $300.

Best I've found is $320. Might as well spend the extra little bit and get the 390X, more Ram and higher clocks.
 
Hydro: Thanks. I have Amazon Prime but here is Massachusetts we pay sales tax (6.25%) which brings it up to $414.36 Plus the length is really cutting it close for my Antec Three Hundred Two case (max VC 12.5") Also, I have an account with NG that gives me 6 months to pay (interest free) Over $1000.00 it's 12 months. I was thinking of scoring that BenQ 32" monitor & the VC @ the same time.
 
UMASS said:
Hydro: Thanks. I have Amazon Prime but here is Massachusetts we pay sales tax (6.25%) which brings it up to $414.36 Plus the length is really cutting it close for my Antec Three Hundred Two case (max VC 12.5") Also, I have an account with NG that gives me 6 months to pay (interest free) Over $1000.00 it's 12 months. I was thinking of scoring that BenQ 32" monitor & the VC @ the same time.
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DO EEEET! :D

Loving my 390X with Qnix QX2710 2560x1440. Runs everything I play at max settings buttery smooth.

I spent weeks researching. It was the best bang for the buck in that price range.
 
atp1916 said:
I definitely agree with Budz that the waiting game is always there to play, but something rails at me at the thought of:

1) paying nearly $400 for a rebadge when the 'original' is only single FPS % digits slower and can be had for a little over half the cost

2) knowing that 1440P is still going to stress the card to the point that i know some games at the highest detail settings will chug

3) knowing that if i had saved a bit more, i could have tiered up and gotten a card i know would smoke 1440P in 99% of use cases.

OP, i really think you should be hunting for nothing short of a 980 or Fury grade card to do that monitor and 1440P justice. With BF coming around, i would be quite confident that you should be able to score a 980 or Fury card near $400.
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APT1916: I think you're correct. I should @ least hold-off until BF. That BenQ monitor hasn't budged in price in 3+ months. Maybe I should go deep if I can score a very high-end video card for a good price. I build my rigs every 3 years, so maybe it's worth it in the end.

Hydro. Thanks man. I'll post back in the next 1-2 weeks & let people know what I decided on.
 
Guys...I found out today if I use my American Express CC with a $200.00 purchase with NG, I'll receive a $25.00 credit. That's puts the MSI R390X @ $368.98 which isn't a bad deal. I'm a tad worried that the R390X won't make a BF deal. Do you think I should bite?
 
UMASS said:
Guys...I found out today if I use my American Express CC with a $200.00 purchase with NG, I'll receive a $25.00 credit. That's puts the MSI R390X @ $368.98 which isn't a bad deal. I'm a tad worried that the R390X won't make a BF deal. Do you think I should bite?
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I think that you will see some 300 series deals for sure..It's only ~10 days away until the sales start, so I would hold off..

I have another concern, and that centers on that BenQ LCD you are going to shell out $600 for..It is a VA panel, which has decent blacks, but is fairly slow compared to the new 1440P IPS Panels..Also since you are buying a new GPU that supports FreeSync, why you wouldn't be buying one of the 144Hz 1440P FreeSync LCDs sorta blows my mind..

1. You are a gamer. FreeSync/G-sync is a gaming changing tech.

2. You are buying a new GPU that supports FreeSync.

3. You are in the market for a new LCD (and aren't buying a ~$100 POS)

4. There are awesome 1440P 144Hz IPS panels out that are kick ass.

5. You can afford it, and even get 0% interest (per your post above).

See where I am going here OP?
 
ccityinstaller said:
I think that you will see some 300 series deals for sure..It's only ~10 days away until the sales start, so I would hold off..

I have another concern, and that centers on that BenQ LCD you are going to shell out $600 for..It is a VA panel, which has decent blacks, but is fairly slow compared to the new 1440P IPS Panels..Also since you are buying a new GPU that supports FreeSync, why you wouldn't be buying one of the 144Hz 1440P FreeSync LCDs sorta blows my mind..

1. You are a gamer. FreeSync/G-sync is a gaming changing tech.

2. You are buying a new GPU that supports FreeSync.

3. You are in the market for a new LCD (and aren't buying a ~$100 POS)

4. There are awesome 1440P 144Hz IPS panels out that are kick ass.

5. You can afford it, and even get 0% interest (per your post above).

See where I am going here OP?
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I'm enlightened. Honestly I had no clue (god...I love these boards) I'm a hack of sorts. Have built my last 3 rigs myself, but I'm no "techie" Any 32" 1440 IPS panels w/ Free Sync/G-Sync that you know of?

Looks like I'll be doing a lot of reading this morning. Very cool of you to help me out. Thanks!
 
Well...I spent some time looking into AMD's Free-Sync & I don't think it's for me. If I played games that required a lot of GPU, then maybe. I play (almost exclusively) static turned-based games like Age of Wonders, Heroes of Might & Magic etc. I do play some StarCraft II (RTS) games. I'm going to stay the course with the MSI R390X & that 32" BenQ monitor. Just keeping my fingers crossed that it will be a BF deal.
 
FWIW, I bought an MSI R9 390 8Gb (no "X") two weeks ago from the egg. Between sale, price match, and rebate, It cost me $299.99. (Woot, under $300! ;) ) I offer this as a price point. The "X" would be great if you can get it with 8Gb and under $300.
 
c3k said:
FWIW, I bought an MSI R9 390 8Gb (no "X") two weeks ago from the egg. Between sale, price match, and rebate, It cost me $299.99. (Woot, under $300! ;) ) I offer this as a price point. The "X" would be great if you can get it with 8Gb and under $300.
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Glad you're happy with your R390. That price now can be had @ $300.00 I'm hoping the R390X 8GB goes on sale for BF. If not, I'll just play the waiting game as my old 2GB Radeon 7870 is still hanging in there.
 
Set up a deal alert for the 390x at http://slickdeals.net/ . Something will come along eventually. I did the same for the 390, and I ended up with a nice three fan 390 model for $250 shipped after rebate thanks to a deal alert.
 
John721 said:
Set up a deal alert for the 390x at http://slickdeals.net/ . Something will come along eventually. I did the same for the 390, and I ended up with a nice three fan 390 model for $250 shipped after rebate thanks to a deal alert.
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John: Very nice of you. That was easy to set up. Thanks a bunch for your insight!
 
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