Best Gpu for $400

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It can go over a little but not much maybe like $20. Used for gaming only.

I am debating on a gtx 770 or a msi r9 280x

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You are probably best off getting a gtx 770 with a nice cooler for like 330 or waiting for aftermarket r9 290s to come out and for the price to come back down on amd cards. I have no idea when that will be though.

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I am not  too much of a pro at card but I been researching and GPUBOSS has been very helpful.

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-290X-vs-GeForce-GTX-770

for about 200 more you get 10 extra frames :l 

however if you do not like nivida these cards cost the same and are identical just about.

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-280X-vs-GeForce-GTX-770

 

 

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so would this card be good or get a 2gb one- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125462

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Go 770.  The AMD cards are way too overpriced right now.  I wonder if AMD didn't manufacture enough cards on purpose to drive up the costs.

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It depends on your needs. They perform similarly, but the 280x would be better for Skyrim mods. If you're not interested in modding, then just grab whatever is cheapest.

Merry Christmas!

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but if i get a 4gb 770 will that be better than the 280x 

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2gb is fine. from what ive seen only in some rare ultra high res sli situations would a 770 or 760 benefit from the extra ram.