AMD or Nvidia? (Poll)

jtmboy · Apr 24, 2015

Nvidia due to the fact that they are optimized and one would get more performance out of it

Zetzus · Apr 24, 2015

You did mention that your friends wanted to start up youtube channels, well any Nvidia card that is above the GTX 600 series has shadowplay included with it (A recording software that can record up to 1440p 60fps with zero lag.

My main specs are:

i5 4670k OC @3.8
Gtx 770 OC 2gb
8gb ram @ 1600mhz

I use a 24 inch screen @ 144hz and still get a consistent frame rate above 600, I suggest getting an nvidia card for their scenario.

YourAverageTiger · Apr 24, 2015

Definitely AMD,
I always use AMD mainly because they price less than the NVidia and they are definitely high quality. If you have extra money, why not go for the NVidia.

Zetzus said:
You did mention that your friends wanted to start up youtube channels, well any Nvidia card that is above the GTX 600 series has shadowplay included with it (A recording software that can record up to 1440p 60fps with zero lag.

My main specs are:

i5 4670k OC @3.8
Gtx 770 OC 2gb
8gb ram @ 1600mhz

I use a 24 inch screen @ 144hz and still get a consistent frame rate above 600, I suggest getting an nvidia card for their scenario.

The ShadowPlay idea is actually nice. If they want to record, they can use it.

MoLoToV · Apr 25, 2015

RvngeOG said:
I agree ^ But DO NOT go with a product that has neither AMD/NVIDIA, trust me, I had a laptop with only a single Intel HD 5500 and it runs HORRIBLY, even by using the more optimised settings!

Intel HD 5500 is an intergrated graphics card, so basically your laptop doesn't have a GPU at all...

TheMangoTiger · Apr 25, 2015

I have the gtx 760 and its amazing c: Shadow play is also really good software too. Nvidia 100% imo

Sawk · Apr 25, 2015

As my graphics card is AMD, I would choose Nvidia since its pretty much from the start that I have problems with amd drivers, with my r9 290 tri-x I cant get newer drivers than the 13.12, as every single one gives me black screen. Since I built my pc and it works after all really well I consider myself good at this kind of nerdy things, but firstly you need to give us a budget to work with, if it was me I wouldnt spend too much money into a pc, expecially if I need to play just minecraft and other not heavy games as csgo or league. For exemple 800 euros on a pc are more then enough to get a really good pc.

Electrix · Apr 25, 2015

I'd say Nvidia just because of what I've seen/heard. I have an AMD card, and although it can run Portal 2 with nothing but loading lag, it gives me only about 50 fps on Minecraft multiplayer. And that's including Optifine and low settings. I have been adjusted to lag since I started MC (my parents' laptop runs as fast as a 1990s PC), and above 30 fps is pretty much fine, but if you want to play with 10 render distance and 60 frames, AMD is not going to work.

Sawk · Apr 25, 2015

Electrix said:
if you want to play with 10 render distance and 60 frames, AMD is not going to work.

This is just not right, if it wasn't for drivers amd would be such a good company. Also I run minecraft at a solid 400 fps with an amd card

Col_StaR · Apr 25, 2015

Relevant comic: Critical Miss ATI Cards.

This is a classic example of arguments that play out like Coke VS Pepsi. They're nuanced in their own ways, and which you prefer comes down to your own personal priorities and preferences. But at the end of the day, you're basically buying equivalent items with minor differences.

The general trend is this: ATI cards if you're on a strict budget but still want performance, NVidia if you will pay extra money for slightly higher performance and a better feature set.
But regardless of who you buy from, family and tier will have a larger impact on performance than the brand.

That being said, I'm an NVidia fanboy, as my family has been post 1995. I'm rocking a Galaxy 580 GTX right now that I actually bought off Chad. I respect performance and value over a strict budget, and I think NVidia cards offer a generally better investment for the money. Looking to get a 970 GTX once they drop below the sub-300 level, which they might if the 980 Ti gets released in May.

Impacting said:
Nvidia because it sounds like 100x cooler

That depends on how you pronounce "Nvidia". It's supposed to be pronounced like, "N-Vidia", but if you're pronouncing it incorrectly as, "NiVidia", AMD sounds better.

Of course, back in my day, AMD hadn't bought out ATI yet, and ATI had the undisputed best name of the brands.

Aidan · Apr 25, 2015

Col_StaR said:
Relevant comic: Critical Miss ATI Cards.

This is a classic example of arguments that play out like Coke VS Pepsi. They're nuanced in their own ways, and which you prefer comes down to your own personal priorities and preferences. But at the end of the day, you're basically buying equivalent items with minor differences.

The general trend is this: ATI cards if you're on a strict budget but still want performance, NVidia if you will pay extra money for slightly higher performance and a better feature set.
But regardless of who you buy from, family and tier will have a larger impact on performance than the brand.

That being said, I'm an NVidia fanboy, as my family has been post 1995. I'm rocking a Galaxy 580 GTX right now that I actually bought off Chad. I respect performance and value over a strict budget, and I think NVidia cards offer a generally better investment for the money. Looking to get a 970 GTX once they drop below the sub-300 level, which they might if the 980 Ti gets released in May.

That depends on how you pronounce "Nvidia". It's supposed to be pronounced like, "N-Vidia", but if you're pronouncing it incorrectly as, "NiVidia", AMD sounds better.

Of course, back in my day, AMD hadn't bought out ATI yet, and ATI had the undisputed best name of the brands.

Ni-vidia sounds cool tho

Ephizav2 · Apr 25, 2015

Ceroria said:
Here's the basic premise. If you're on a budget, go for AMD products. They're of high quality, and performance, but if you can pay the extra money for an Nvidia or intel product, do it. The extra investment will be worth the slight boost in quality.

390x though

Nvidia mainly since they pay people to optimize their games for nvidia hardware.

but 3.5 gb...

alright guys team amd #IWant4GB

Aidan · Apr 25, 2015

Ephizav2 said:
390x though

Nvidia mainly since they pay people to optimize their games for nvidia hardware.

but 3.5 gb...

alright guys team amd #IWant4GB

omg chill ur like following me :3

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