Which Card Should I Get?

So I've been trying to figure out which I should do...

1 R9 290 or 290x

or 

2 R9 280 or 280x in XFire.

I would start with 1 R9 280x now and buy one in a couple of months when I have more $$ but I am just not sure if the extra cash with XFire would actually be better.

Any and all help is appreciated! 

Go with one R9 290(X, depending on your budget). This is the best bang for the buck out there right now. You can still get a second one later. The R9 280(X)s are still capable cards, but remember they are kinda last gen, because they are rebranded 79XXs. Always go with the highest-end single GPU that you can afford and maybe get a second one later.

 

I wouldn't get a second one later... Also, I currently have a 7870 ghz, should I just wait til the 390 comes out??

*probably

I'd grab single 290, less driver hassle, less heat in the case, 4gb of vram, & less power consumption compared to xfire. Plus the prices that you can get one for at the moment they're pretty hard to beat.

i would wait for the 390X or 380X.