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dilemma . what gfx card to keep.

  • 06-02-2015 11:27AM
    #1
    martinburke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭


    I have a Palit gtx 970 installed in my machine currently. Love it and love the drivers . However I've got my hands on a r9 290 direct CU 2 from asus and not too sure what one to keep. I love the 970 and loved the performance of the last 290 I had . Can't decide. ( not too worried about the vram issue on the 970 lol.)


Comments

  • #2
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    It would make sense to just keep the 970. They're similar in speed but the 290 eats a lot more power.


  • #3
    martinburke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭martinburke


    It runs so much cooler it's unbelievable.


  • #4
    Hyzepher
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,691 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hyzepher


    How much would you sell the 970 for?


  • #5
    martinburke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭martinburke


    Hyzepher wrote: »
    How much would you sell the 970 for?

    Decided to keep the 970.

    Sold the msi r9 290 ans an fx6300 for 150 yoyo


  • #6
    callumsdad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭callumsdad


    Jesus that was cheap fair play.


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