Is this a decent graphics card for gaming?

[dsiomtw]

So I wanna get my kid a decent graphics card for xmas and I don't know jack about 'em.

Is the AMD R9 380 a decent card for around 200 bucks?

I don't want to get him the best of the best, just something that'll let him play the new games decently well ...

 

[scum bag]

it'll run any game, won't perform well in high settings for demanding titles

most kids play shit like League of Legends, Minecraft & Counterstrike - this card will run any game like that on high to max settings just fine (paired with a decent CPU)

 

[jorarulit]

get r9 290 instead, it'll run more shit than 380

 

[cheshire]

I've got an R9 270X and it does 99% of games on high settings. I can't crank it all the way up but I don't give a shit. Joraulit is right, buy a R9 290X if you can afford it.

 

[jorarulit]

really depends on the resolution you play on - r9290 runs everything on ultra in 1080p, but struggles with ultra sometimes on 1440p.

 

[DanTe_0101]

no the 380 isn't worth it, it will feel as if a jet is going to take of yeah its noisy as fuck and gets heated up pretty bad.
instead buy 280 and ofc 290x is the beast but it will cost around $400-$600...

280 is cheaper and can run any game on high settings as well.

 

[jorarulit]

280 will run anything on 1080p, i use this one XFX Black Edition Double Dissipation Radeon R9 290 DirectX 11.2 R9-290A-EDBD 4GB 512-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Newegg.com - it goes down to $250 often

 

[blank_czech]

Is a 970 my best option if I only have a 550W power supply? I don't want to upgrade my power supply just yet, and am looking for something in the $200-300 range. Currently have a 560Ti, looking for something to hold me over until the next generation of cards in about 2 years.

 

[Fatbat]

Is a 970 my best option if I only have a 550W power supply? I don't want to upgrade my power supply just yet, and am looking for something in the $200-300 range. Currently have a 560Ti, looking for something to hold me over until the next generation of cards in about 2 years.

970 would be great but they're closer to $400.

 

[HCFGrizzly]

For that price range, the card is great. He told us his budget is 200$ and people here are suggesting video cards that are 400+ $.

 

[SlimProxies]

Yeah it's a great card. You can also pick a GTX 960 for around the same price. It is more power efficient and has better temps.

 

[Fraggler]

I run an R9 280X with an i7-4770k and it handles modern games fine at 1920x1080.