MSI R9 390X Or MSI R9 390

[clone]

As I have the ASUS MG279Q(2560x1440 @144hz) Freesync monitor im thinking of getting the above card or the R9 390 to try it out,ive had NV cards for a while now but im just not sure about buying a AMD card.

Games im playing at the moment are.
World of warships
Fallout 4

 

[Gregster]

Save a few squid and get the 390. The X just isn't worth it for the performance gains.

 

[Dave2150]

I have the MSI 390X, got it on a weekly special 8 months ago for £320. Fantastic card, solid performance.

That said, the prices on the 390's are much better than the 390X at the moment, plus with the new generation cards on the horizon, I wouldn't pay £350 for a 390X at this point.

 

[humbug]

As I have the ASUS MG279Q(2560x1440 @144hz) Freesync monitor im thinking of getting the above card or the R9 390 to try it out,ive had NV cards for a while now but im just not sure about buying a AMD card.

Games im playing at the moment are.
World of warships
Fallout 4

If you already have the Free Sync screen you might as well go AMD.

After 2 years i came from a 290 to a 970, both are solid cards, my next card could be AMD or Nvidia depending on who offers the best bang for my £.
Tho admittedly most likely AMD and i want a new screen to go with it and G-Sync screens are way over priced.

 

[nashathedog]

I'd get the Sapphire 390 Nitro.

 

[Scurburg]

I'd get the Sapphire 390 Nitro.

+1

The sapphire 390 (x isnt worth the extra, and I have a 390x!) is the card to go for IMO. It has the better vrms and 8 + 8 power connector rather than the usual 8+6 which theoretically allows more power but the usefulness is still questionable, still its "more" for the money. The cooling is supposed to be excellent too.

 

[Scrumpy_Jack]

Had a similar dilemma just over a week ago when they had the Powercolor 390 for £250 was either that or a 390x, however the Fury Nano caught my eye at £350 and after some though went for the Nano over the other 2. Couldn't be happier glad i choose the Nano nice step up from hot and noisy 7970.

 

[Orch]

I got the x following lack of research, in hindsight I would have gone plain 390 and put the change towards a second.

 

[Sargatanas2511]

I got a Sapphire 390X for £300 back in November I think it was. I am very happy with it at that price but I am not sure how much they're going for now.

It's a great card for that money if possible, if not the 390 is probably better value for money.

 

[clone]

Think I'm gona wait for the next gen cards to come out and just buy a cheap card on the MM .

 

[trickynickyuk]

I would wait for the next gen cards as well it wont be long now until they are released