21:9 1440p Help!

[jamief]

I've just picked up a 3440x1440p 21:9 LG monitor (UM95) to replacing an ageing BenQ 1080p TN panel. The rest of my rig is

i5-4690K @ stock
8GB 2400 MHZ DDR3
SSD
HIS 3GB 7950 (oc to 1000c/1500m)

I'm obviously finding a huge drop in performance (I play a lot of BF4 for example) when playing at native res. I was thinking of upgrading, but not idea to what? A 980 looks nice but they are pretty pricey!

 

[jamief]

Even if I dont max settings?

 

[jamief]

So what am I looking at in terms of cards? A 980 was kind of pushing my budget!

 

[jamief]

Thanks guys.

Anything comparable from AMD that would do it? Happy to go for a 980 but If I can save a few quid the better!

 

[jamief]

This looks quite good for the price - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...d=56&subcat=1752&campaign=social/forum/banner

 

[jamief]

I've gone for a 4GB 290X LE which is only £239 just now. I can sell my 7950 for ~£70, so the real cost is about £170. That should keep me going until something notably better comes along!