GTX 970 VS MSI R9 290X? Which is quicker and which to buy?

[BenjiBoi]

For 1080p

 

[peanutbudder]

970, since we're keeping it simple.

 

[bob4933]

290 non x is probably the best bang for the buck card on the market. The 970 is superior in every way and costs 50% more. It's certainly no where near 50% faster.

The 290 sells for 220 all the time, and on occasion has seen south of 200 with mail in rebates.

 

[Mandrake4565]

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1056?vs=1355

 

[ATMINSIDE]

I'd definitely grab the 970

 

[BenjiBoi]

Which model of 970?

 

[ATMINSIDE]

I prefer EVGA myself, but they'll all perform about the same.

Look at the FTW+ or another factory OC card.

 

[Mandrake4565]

Read some reviews and choose one you like they're all basically the same aside from maybe handful that are geared towards extreme overclocking. I also agree with Atmin, I do like Evga cards and have had good luck with their support if any problem arises.

 

[Audioaficionado]

Here's an EVGA GTX970 comparison at newegg. You pay more for the factory overclock, but the power circuits and cooling might be slightly better.