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So I am stuck between the R9 280 (non x) with 3GB or the 960 with 2GB. I want to hear what you guys have to say about each one and which one you would go with. Thanks
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Okay, So we have two very similar graphics cards. Both of them are the same price. There are a few things that you need to look at. GPU Boss is an awesome site that will compare any graphics card you want.

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Both cards have good attributes to them. Personally, I would go with the 280. It has an extra GB of memory that you can use. Crank up GTA to ultra settings haha
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Don't get either of them, get this instead
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yes it's a little bit more but out performs either of them and has a gig extra VRAM which is beneficial with newer games taking up more and more VRAM.
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If you can afford it, the EVGA 960 ACX is a 4gb card.

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Factory OC'd as well, decent thermals underload.

Plus a backplate!

If you're into OCing you can push this card more than just Factory OC too.
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ok Thanks guys I really appreciate it! I think im going to go with the 960 because I didn't know my friend had one and i got a chance you play with it. It is super nice. Thanks!
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280x/380>285>280>960. The 960 is the worst of the bunch for performance. 380 is the best choice because it has full DX12 support and is basically a 285 rebrand with a 4GB model. 280 performs on par with the 960 for a lower cost. A 4GB 960 will cost about the same as a 4GB 380 anyway.
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