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Timothy Kim60 said:The R9 390 is a noticeably more powerful card and definitely isn't overkill for 1080p, though that really just depends on what you need out of it.
Going with the 4GB version of the 380 is the smarter move, but right now they're priced a bit higher at $100 than the 2GB versions, so it’s a toss-up. That makes the 380 x a decent buy too, since it's roughly $50 more expensive than the 4GB 380 model.
What kind of power supply and case are you running?
I've got a Fortron 600W and a Zalman Z1, paired with a B85M-D2V motherboard.
I read somewhere that 500W would be enough for an R9 380, but since I wasn't entirely sure about my Fortron unit, I decided to play it safe and grab something a bit beefier.
I'm currently running an i5-4460 with 8GB of RAM, and I'm trying to decide my next move. Should I go with the R9 380—and if so, should I grab the 2GB or 4GB version—or just bite the bullet and get the R9 390, which costs about $30 more?
My main focus is 1080p gaming. To be honest, I'd much rather pick up the R9 380 since the 390 is quite a bit pricier, but I can't help wondering if that extra 2GB of VRAM actually makes a difference. Looking at various benchmarks, the performance gap seems to be only about 1 or 2 FPS, but everyone keeps telling me that the 4GB model is the way to go because modern games are becoming so much more demanding.
The odds on Fenerbahçe to draw against Lazio at 2.30 just don't feel right to me. @redjackalLooking back at their last matchup, the Turkish side walked away with a 2-0 victory, which is a massive advantage when dealing with teams of this caliber. On top of that, even though Lazio is playing at home, they won't have the benefit of their usual crowd since they're still serving a stadium ban. Since Lazio essentially needs to find the net twice to turn things around, I suspect the Turkish squad will play a very disciplined, defensive game to prevent any kind of comeback. We’ll likely see a controlled match defined by plenty of lateral passing that doesn't really threaten much, perhaps leading to an occasional opening for Lazio. If a goal does come, it'll probably be in the second half; even then, I don't see the Turkish side forcing anything just to chase a 1-1 equalizer, as they'll likely stick to their defensive shape.
Portland Timbers vs. Houston Dynamo
Portland/vs-Houston 1.55 @SS This matchup features the top two teams on the leaderboard. While Portland has been playing a bit too aggressively in their recent outings, looking back at their head-to-head matchups this season—results of 3:1, 1:2, and 2:2—it’s clear things stay competitive. You could even take a shot on both sides scoring and over 2.5 total goals, but at odds of 1.8, I don't think there's enough value compared to the 1.55 line. All things considered, I feel quite confident we'll see at least one goal from each side.
AS Roma-SS Lazio2,10
Roma has picked up four wins in their last five outings, whereas Lazio has dropped four of their last five when playing away. Besides, since Lazio is facing Fenerbahçe next, I suspect they'll be more focused on preparing for that home match.
FC Porto-SC Braga1,45
Porto has been dominant at home, winning everything except for one draw. If they pull off a win today, they’ll have a legitimate shot at catching up to Benfica and clinching the league title.
ManUtd(-2+)-Manchester City v./t. 1,20
Manchester United has won seven straight, netting 13 goals in the process, so I think whoever scores first probably won't let up. However, given the intense rivalry between these clubs, I expect there will be at least two goals, if not more.