I think the R9 290X doom was premature.

[JEMC]

the-pi-guy said:

JEMC said:

You have a 1024x768 monitor?

If that's the case, forget everything else and first get a 1080p monitor (24" or smaller) and then go for whatever you budget allows you, any R or 7xx series cards can play Skyrim at 1080p at >40fps.

An the 9xx series isn't worth an upgrade for anyone with a 290 or 780 card.

With my other computer.  

Currently I have a 1280x1024 monitor + 1080p Television.  I am thinking about getting a 1080p monitor regardless though.  At the moment I only have intel HD 4600.  

I think I'd get a 750 TI or better, but I was originally looking at a 770 at about the same price as the 970 is now, so it's a remarkable improvement.  

Well, gaming on a panoramic 1080p monitor will greatly improve immersion, as you know comparing your current monitor with your TV.

And even a 750Ti will be a very big improvement, and needed with the bigger resolution.