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dixit8611 Original post #1
Nov 21, 2014 at 1:55 AM
Hello, everyone.
R9 270x = 15200
R9 270 = 13800.
I was thinking if it is worth to spend 1400 extra on a overclocked card ? If i want extra performance i can always overclock R9 270. Which card i should buy and please suggest a PSU too. My config is 4GB ram,one HDD 5400 rpm,955 BE,Hyper TX3 cooler,M4A88T-MLE mobo. Thanks.
Nerevarine
Nov 21, 2014 at 8:47 AM
According to NCIXTechTips reviews, Both provide almost the exact same performance, but its generally better to go for 270X IMO..
if you are short on budget go with 270,

you wont notice the difference anyway.. well maybe slightly
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Nov 21, 2014 at 9:36 AM
According to NCIXTechTips reviews, Both provide almost the exact same performance, but its generally better to go for 270X IMO..
Why it is generally better ? Could you explain ?:)
Nerevarine
Nov 21, 2014 at 9:52 AM
because the X model generally have better cooling and are already overclocked than the non x model..
Factory overclocks are always safer than user overclocks right ?

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still, the 270 loses only 2 frames in C3.. very good purchase IMO
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Nov 21, 2014 at 10:42 AM
Yeah, and most of the difference lie in the games where these GPU are already churning out decent frame rates so i will stick to 270. I mean what advantage 84 frame holds over 74 ? I don't think i will notice any difference in real world.
ASHISH65
Nov 21, 2014 at 11:08 AM
Get R9 270 one - more value for money.Get 4GB Ram more,for psu get Seasonic s12 520w

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I mean what advantage 84 frame holds over 74 ? I don't think i will notice any difference in real world.

No difference at all.
rijinpk1
Nov 21, 2014 at 11:25 AM
270x was available for 13.8k last week on flipkart.
rijinpk1
Nov 22, 2014 at 7:37 AM
Yes, but i guess it was a mistake which they rectified.

I don't think so. It was there for several weeks. I was checking the prices regularly. Try locally, you will get good prices.