Midrange graphic's card advise

[Dtshaw]

Hey,

I have recently found that my AMD MSI 390 Twin frozr is on the frits (Warranty is gone) and i am looking for a placeholder till Navi and proper 7nm cards are out.

I was looking between the https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sapp...express-graphics-card-gx-38r-sp.html#comments or https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sapp...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-37m-sp.html

There is a £23 difference between them and if i remember correctly a 10-12 percent difference in performance.

As for my specs

i5 2500k @ 4.7ghz
vengeance ddr3 1600mhz (2x4gb)
Coolmaster V700
Samsung 1080p monitor at 60hz.

Anyway, i mostly played Witcher 3, BFV and Blizzard titles. I am just curious to suggestions as i can barely game with this graphic's card without worrying about it black screening/hardlocking. >.<

 

[zophiel]

get either they are both good value.

 

[Bounce]

get either they are both good value.

I agree with that can't go wrong with either.

How about upgrading your monitor to 144hz freesync ?

It will be smoother and shutter free gaming

 

[JediFragger]

Considering you get the extra game with the 590, I'd probably go for that.

 

[Dtshaw]

I agree with that can't go wrong with either.

How about upgrading your monitor to 144hz freesync ?

It will be smoother and shutter free gaming

I was going to do that late last year (Sep timeframe) but decided against it as Vega prices weren't as good as they are now and waiting out for Zen 2 plus true next gen g-cards (7nm) for a full system upgrade, including a 4k monitor.

 

[freddie64]

Is there free games with that particular 590? No mention of it on the product page, but is on other 590s.

If it's just a place holder you are after would the MSI RX 570 for £159 do for now?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-346-ms.html

 

[Dtshaw]

Is there free games with that particular 590? No mention of it on the product page, but is on other 590s.

If it's just a place holder you are after would the MSI RX 570 for £159 do for now?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-346-ms.html

Well, i read within the product description that it came with 3 games but unlike the other links it's not within the pictures of the product. So, i am not entirely sure... as for the 570. I have been kinda put off MSI cards for AMD ever since i got the 390 and i believe the 570 is slower? Not sure though.

 

[Dtshaw]

Ah, it does indeed come with the games. I just enquired with OCUK Presale team.. ^_^

 

[freddie64]

Good to know that it does come with the games.

Just thought the 570 would do for now seeing as you will be replacing it soon.
Cost a lot less, still get 2 free games and would think it should be ok for the screen you have (1080p @ 60hz)

 

[Dtshaw]

Good to know that it does come with the games.

Just thought the 570 would do for now seeing as you will be replacing it soon.
Cost a lot less, still get 2 free games and would think it should be ok for the screen you have (1080p @ 60hz)

Yeah, i get what you mean. I mean i wouldn't touch an MSI AMD product again but https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sapp...ddr5-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-38g-sp.html is only £5 more. It ultimately boils down to being able to play maxed out at 1080p 60hz till Navi or when i decide to fully upgrade everything in my system later this year.

So yea, it would ultimately boil down to the two cards within my original post or the one i linked above, i guess.

 

[eeii]

For 23 quid extra the 590 all day long