7970 to Fury?

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Slappy00

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So i figured it's that time again and was planning on updating my card to whatever is upper midrange these days.

Ive been rocking a 290x for now (within my 30 day return) but am thinking of returning it for a $499 fury (which is pretty cheap). Is there any value to a fury (non x) over a 290x?

Couple of notes:

I do 1080 60hz.
I typically upgrade every 2-3 years.
I still have a i5 2500k
I like my eyecandy

I need to update my sig :eek:
 
I'm in the upgrade sooner category, so I wouldn't go with the diminishing returns beyond $300 currently in the graphics card market unless out of necessity or price is not a factor scenario.

If I had a 7970 I'd consider just waiting a year to upgrade. How much did you pay for the 290x?
 
If you got a great deal on the 290x id probably just keep that $220-250. Though for my games 7970 would be overkill anyway...

I just got a 970 gtx and im not seeing any difference in graphics/fps from my 6950 2gb, but im sure i will sooner or later.
 
I got my 290x (xfx dd 4gb) for $339 + tax. I see that now i can get it for arohnd $300 and microcenter will refund me the difference (less the rebate).
 
For that price, and If you really do want to upgrade now and specifically want an AMD card, I'd return that and get a R9 390 (not X) instead. Should be $300 with a free game (dirt rally).

Really if you want to wait these could be <$300 in a few weeks in the holiday shopping season.
 
If you were playing at 1440p or higher, a Fury would be a great fit. If you're going to stick with 1080p, the 290x is still a fine card. I'd stick with it until next year and reevaluate your needs/wants when the new cards come out.
 
Fury is what, 10-20% faster for 60% more cost? I'd stick with the 290x and wait for the next gen cards IMO. If you really have the itch I'd personally go for the Fury X/980ti... Go all the way. At least it's a noticeable difference.

Although at 1080P/60Hz I'd upgrade the monitor (to 144Hz 1440P or predator 34") over the video card. A 290x is definitely in the diminishing returns land for 1080P. This is how I ended up with Titan X (SLI for a bit but not worth it IMO)/5960X btw. Got a new monitor.. Need to drive it properly! Heheh.
 
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In the past the 7970 was a easy choice for around $300-$400. Now it seems like there isnt really a card in that range that i can just say "yep, easy choice". The 290x seems to fit the bill but i feel like anything over $250 is paying too much (for that card). The 390x is not much better than a 290x and the 390 seems okay but i need at least 2 years out of it. My main drivers are that i am fine with 1080p (i grew up in 486dx days, jaggies and small screens have no effect on me) but i like my effects to be turned up (lighting, textures, that sort of thing). Price isnt that big of a deal if iget a good multi-year value out of the card. I traded my 7970 to a buddy for $120, newegg sent me a coupon for $10 so just stfu and buy something already, and i can save another $15 with visa checkout.

I was gonna go all yolo on a 980 ti but missed the $560 deal.

I guess i should ask, for the next week (becase thats all i have left on my return) what amd card/price should i look for and jump on?
 
I'm not fully understanding your above post.

The 290x 4gb at $300 is not a very good deal. This was a product that was closer to $250 (along with free games) last holiday. Why pay more for it now?

The 390 8GB is a better option at the same price, even more so in this case being cheaper and with the game bundle. Look for this over the holiday sales season (or a GTX 970 if you want Nvidia). Both it and the 970 will likely hit <$300 (and have already done so many times in the leadup).

Anything above this (the same with the GTX 970 at this price point) in the current market is large diminishing returns. The 390x for example has only 10% more stream processors and that will be the max performance differential (typically less) but will cost 30% more.

I'd personally just be more flexible with your next upgrade date with the savings.
 
I guess what i was saying was that i have some small incentives to purchase now (some coupons, selling my old card) and my time to return the 290x is fast approaching. For someone that does mostly 1080p but with high settings, is there any value to purchasing anything above a 290x given my incentives ($145); and for me, what kind of deal should i be looking for over the next week or so?

Edit: noticed your recommendation for a 390 <$300, thanks!
 
Slappy00 said:
I guess what i was saying was that i have some small incentives to purchase now (some coupons, selling my old card) and my time to return the 290x is fast approaching. For someone that does mostly 1080p but with high settings, is there any value to purchasing anything above a 290x given my incentives ($145); and for me, what kind of deal should i be looking for over the next week or so?

Edit: noticed your recommendation for a 390 <$300, thanks!
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"For someone that does mostly 1080p but with high settings, is there any value to purchasing anything above a 290x given my incentives"

Nope.

A 290X is more any enough for any current game at 1080P and IQ maxed out.

Edit: Here's the 290X (uber mode) vs. the Fury X. The reg Fury is also slower than the Fury X, so that gap would be even closer.
 
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I would say if you have the disposable cash......then go for it. Cause it sounds like you really want to and thats not a bad deal your describing:)
 
I would get the fastest card that I can afford if I'm NOT going to upgrade for another 2 years.
 
290X vs 390.. hard choice. You really should be ok with 4GB at 1080p.. except maybe in COD BOPS3. at 1200p it uses close to 6GB of VRAM with everything maxed out on my system (in sig).
 
limitedaccess said:
For that price, and If you really do want to upgrade now and specifically want an AMD card, I'd return that and get a R9 390 (not X) instead. Should be $300 with a free game (dirt rally).

Really if you want to wait these could be <$300 in a few weeks in the holiday shopping season.
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That's what I did due to the same display limitations and I'm quite happy. It's paired with an FX8350 at the moment.

I'm hoping for a good Black Friday deal on an i7 4790k. I'll get another nice performance bump across the board.
 
My 4790K is the shiznit...

Skylake is like maybe 5% faster.

So not worth the premium.
 
+1 for a 3XX series card, and with black friday/Xmas approaching there are good deals to be had. I was going to buy a 390or 390X until a friend of mine hooked me up with a different card.
 
Another vote for keep the 290X the ugly truth its the fact that those Hawaii perform better at 1080P than Fiji.. probably with the time and future driver release this could change, but actually Hawaii its a better choice..

For those who say to pick a R9 390 over 290X just for extra 4GB it's also a waste of money as the 290X will be always stronger.. specially clocked at same levels.

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If you got a great deal on the 290x id probably just keep that $220-250. Though for my games 7970 would be overkill anyway...


I just got a 970 gtx and im not seeing any difference in graphics/fps from my 6950 2gb, but im sure i will sooner or later.
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What are you playing? Minecraft and solitaire at 720P?.
 
Araxie said:
Another vote for keep the 290X the ugly truth its the fact that those Hawaii perform better at 1080P than Fiji.. probably with the time and future driver release this could change, but actually Hawaii its a better choice..

For those who say to pick a R9 390 over 290X just for extra 4GB it's also a waste of money as the 290X will be always stronger.. specially clocked at same levels.



What are you playing? Minecraft and solitaire at 720P?.
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I would take a 390 over my 290 or 290X any day...... especially the deals for $279... These unoptomized ports suck the VRAM out of your card, having said that, upgrading for just the VRAM is pointless.
 
Sodapopjones said:
I would take a 390 over my 290 or 290X any day...... especially the deals for $279... These unoptomized ports suck the VRAM out of your card, having said that, upgrading for just the VRAM is pointless.
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over your 290 that's OK, its the same card but with the higher clocks and more vRAM. but is not the same over a 290X which can also be found in 8GB flavor cheaper than the 390X.. but its hard to justify an sidegrade buy just for vRAM and then suffer a loss of horsepower which its really more important than the vRAM.

now, for Xfire that's just another history really, as the added performance allow to a better vRAM usage.
 
My 290x ($270) new runs the same as the 390 and overclocks to the 390x as it is very important which 290x your talking about and bought as mine is rated at 375watts (2 x 8pin) connectors without any throttle issues.
 
fanboy said:
My 290x ($270) new runs the same as the 390 and overclocks to the 390x as it is very important which 290x your talking about and bought as mine is rated at 375watts (2 x 8pin) connectors without any throttle issues.
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Again throttle in those cards isn't about power.. its about temperature.. you will not find any aftermarket cooled card that throttle out of the box. the only card that throttle its the reference model of 290(X). its not like your card overclock to the 390X the 390X is a 290X with 8GB vRAM and increased clocks, nothing more nothing less. if you clock it to the same, they will be virtually tied.
 
You need to consider the current state of the market. The current situation is not the same as launch anymore when 290x was available closer to $250 while R9 390s were starting at $330+.

At least from what I understand it the OP can return his current 290x for no charges. He paid $340+taxes but can get this adjusted to $300 + taxes.

Newegg on Black Friday will supposedly have a custom XFX 390 for $260 (not sure if this will save him on taxes as well). Also if I had to predict the 390 will proportionately be better for resale down the line due to less market saturation and market perception of the higher VRAM and newer model line.
 
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