R9 280X upgrade?

[Ease]

Keen to upgrade my 280X, it makes a tonne of noise (sounds like an Apache trying to take off under my desk) and just doesn't provide the FPS needed for my 1440p screen.

However, I have a Freesync monitor (which I bought because I had AMD, only to find the 280X won't do it... ).

What's the best bang for buck? I'm not looking to remortgage, so would like to pick up something sub-£200, but could stretch if it would get much better value.

 

[arc@css]

Might be worth looking out for a second-hand R9 290/290X or equivalent.

Otherwise, new, you're looking at probably spending over 200 on something like an RX 570 or 580.

Although there will definitely be a performance boost, in some instances you will most likely still have to compromise on the odd graphics setting.

Quite how much your CPU will be holding you back - even at a higher res like 1440p, I can't say for sure, but I do think that is/will be a limiting factor.

 

[subbytna]

I'd upgrade the CPU first, any GPU upgrade would probably be gimped by the i3 CPU.

 

[Ease]

Ah, yeah, my sig is a little outdated. I've updated it.

 

[BS Dave]

An 8gb 390? Did they do Xs?

 

[Lokken86]

There's a Sapphire mini 570 for 218 if you can stretch a little. Good card. Performance is similar to a 480 or 1060.