Hello everyone,

I was originally thinking of getting a GTX 970 with my new pre-built gaming computer I am planning to customize.

However, a lots of people have said that it is a terrible card (?do=embed' frameborder='0' data-embedContent>) I know 3.5 GB is more than enough... But I don't want to make a SINGLE mistake in terms of GPU... Why should I get the GTX 970 when I can get the R9 280X for £100 less? Or the R9 290 which has a true 4GB of VRAM?

- GTX 970 - https://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/ShowInfo.asp?SIArray=2254,&cd=Graphics%20card

- R9 280X - https://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/ShowInfo.asp?SIArray=1856,&cd=Graphics%20card

- R9 290 - https://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/ShowInfo.asp?SIArray=1875,&cd=Graphics%20card

And an AMD FX 8320.

Please suggest any cons or which one to choose.

- cheesedude565

Edited February 1, 201511 yr by cheesedude565

People are taking it way overboard. It's not a terrible card. That extra .5GB probably won't even matter in 4k. The 970 is faster than both of the cards, however if you got a 290X, that would be faster by a teeny bit (and probably cheaper).

I have a GTX 970 and think its an awesome card. I play gta iv and alot of new games and it performs perfectly.

Edited February 1, 201511 yr by BDotG

Okay, I am going for a GTX 970. Also I just found out that ENB Series has some minor issues with an AMD GPU.

EDIT: And plus, it can't be that bad.. After all it IS quality Nvidia and those rumours came from people whp want benchmarks... Lolol

Edited February 1, 201511 yr by cheesedude565

290 tbh 280 is good too

Personally, I would recommend the GTX 970.