Which brand R9 270X is the best option?

[Tifosi248F1]

Looking for a new GPU and have decided to go with a 270X, unless there's a major deal on something vastly more powerful for roughly the same price. I have no plans on spending more than $220, and I will not deal with rebates, so don't try and tell me to choose something else that doesn't fit my budget.

There are 5 main choices I see when going for a 270X. There's a few Sapphire cards, a Gigabyte, an MSI (I don't need the Hawk version which is $230), an ASUS, and a HIS. I'm not too concerned with the factory OC or lack of as it's really only going to be a few FPS difference. I'd gladly sacrifice that for a better cooler, more robust PCB, or better overall product.

I'm basically just having a difficult time deciding which one is the best choice when all factors are combined. Price, cooling, brand reputation, product build quality, clock speeds. These are the cards:

Gigabyte: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125476
MSI: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127761
HIS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161443
ASUS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121802
Sapphire: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814202063
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814202059
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814202050

I'm holding off until Black Friday/Cyber Monday to see what sort of deals there are on older, more powerful cards before I make my purchase. I don't expect prices on the new cards to fluctuate much in the next 10 days or so. The last Sapphire is OOS right now, but might be back in by then. The only other thing I've seen is the flickering issue that's mainly associated with the MSI cards and multiple monitors. I run dual monitors, but I have no problems with the MSI if the problem is fixed.

Thanks for the input.

 

[3DVagabond]

The HIS is $199 right now and the IceQ X² cooler is excellent.

The Powercolor 270X Devil is the current king ding-a-ling model. It's $220, but it comes with the best cooler and highest clocks of any 270X and a back plate, which is cool.

I'd get one of those, personally. I'd probably pop the extra $20 for the powercolor, but really the HIS is probably just as good. The HIS cooler is really that good.

 

[raghu78]

OP within your budget the MSI R9 270X gaming is a good option. one of the quietest cards

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_radeon_r9_270x_gaming_review,1.html

but you are missing out on some great cards which are significantly faster at USD 240 - 250

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=PC-7950_OC

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127685

 

[Teizo]

Yeah, that 670 @ $250 is a pretty good deal.

 

[Tifosi248F1]

Why do I even bother.

I said I have no interest in paying more than $220. I also don't care about having the biggest and baddest. I want what I want, end of story. If you can't weigh in on the options set out in the original post, don't respond because I don't give a shit what you have to say.

 

[Teizo]

Why do I even bother.

I said I have no interest in paying more than $220. I also don't care about having the biggest and baddest. I want what I want, end of story. If you can't weigh in on the options set out in the original post, don't respond because I don't give a shit what you have to say.

True, that extra $30 for way better performance is a totally unreasonable thing for people to mention.

 

[raghu78]

with this attitude you might as well do your own homework on which card is good for you and buy what you want rather than ask on a forum.

 

[Teizo]

I'm holding off until Black Friday/Cyber Monday to see what sort of deals there are on older, more powerful cards before I make my purchase.

Tip. That 670 may come down more for Black Friday. Who knows. It is worth a look at least.

You are welcome.

 

[darfstellar]

Have you thought of getting a discounted card from Amazon's warehouse? I picked up a couple of GTX 760s for $217, and they are significantly faster than a 270x and within your budget. This morning they had an MSI 760 for $204.

 

[Piklar]

with this attitude you might as well do your own homework on which card is good for you and buy what you want rather than ask on a forum.

I second that! Check your attitude Tifosi248F1, people that respond are taking the time to offer advice but with your poo attitude you don't deserve their help..D: