AMD Radeon R9 295X2 to Get Promotional Price, Open to All

[humbug]

Yeah from the reviews the card is loud at idle. Much louder than the 290, and that was annoying.

I can't hear my 290 cards at idle even with my head in the case. I think we've had this discussion before mind.

Its 38 Db at idle, not actually that loud when you look at other GPU's at 38 Db, reference 290X / 7750 / GTX 780TI....

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/amd_radeon_r9_295x2_review,15.html

And why not just set your own fan profile?

 

[thefogo]

Nope as i only use SSD's these days.

EDIT

To be fair i think I'm extremely tolerant of fan noise, probably more than most.

Ah
Yeah with 3/4 290s I think that is definitely the case lol

 

[thefogo]

Its 38 Db at idle, not actually that loud when you look at other GPU's at 38 Db, reference 290X / 7750 / GTX 780TI....

And why not just set your own fan profile?

Check any other reviews and they say it's loud. Here's from techpowerup's conclusion:

Noisy in idle, could be quieter under load.

Plus you can't set a fan profile on the 295X2 as far as I'm aware.

 

[LtMatt]

Ah
Yeah with 3/4 290s I think that is definitely the case lol

My 290's are on the sidelines at the moment. Got 3x290X XFX DD cards in at the moment. At 100% fan speed they sound like the reference cooler at 25%.

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[thefogo]

My 290's are on the sidelines at the moment. Got 3x290X XFX DD cards in at the moment. At 100% fan speed they sound like the reference cooler at 25%.

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Did you manage to sort the overheating problem out?

 

[thefogo]

Guru3D place the 295X2's load fan noise at the same as a 290x in uber mode. Slightly worrying.

 

[LtMatt]

Did you manage to sort the overheating problem out?

Yes, i took the side panel off.

 

[thefogo]

Yes, i took the side panel off.

Not the most elegant of solutions

 

[LtMatt]

Not the most elegant of solutions

It does the job. I might go back to the reference cards before long though, as they work very well in crossfire and do not overheat with the side panel on.

 

[thefogo]

It does the job. I might go back to the reference cards before long though, as they work very well in crossfire and do not overheat with the side panel on.

3 or 4?

 

[LtMatt]

3 or 4?

Three, but four (reference) worked ok too when i tried. Temps rose, but were still within manageable parameters. The reference cards get a lot of stick, but they work well in crossfire.

 

[Techen]

EK dont have a ETA on there waterblocks

Never tried XSPC they any good?

XSPC Razor R9 295X2 VGA Waterblock

 

[faxfan]

Order placed!!

 

[eyetrip]

It does the job. I might go back to the reference cards before long though, as they work very well in crossfire and do not overheat with the side panel on.

Returning the xfx cards then?

 

[LtMatt]

Returning the xfx cards then?

Nope, they were free.

 

[Uncle Petey]

EK dont have a ETA on there waterblocks

Never tried XSPC they any good?

XSPC Razor R9 295X2 VGA Waterblock

I'd avoid them if they're anything like their 7990 blocks.

Wait for EK or have a go with Aquacomputer.

 

[Techen]

I'd avoid them if they're anything like their 7990 blocks.

Wait for EK or have a go with Aquacomputer.

Like 2 hours too late >:C

Can't be that bad.

 

[Uncle Petey]

Hope not

 

[jimhaumman]

I'd avoid them if they're anything like their 7990 blocks.

Wait for EK or have a go with Aquacomputer.

+1,had xspc hd7970 razor,no active vram cooling it was a disaster.

 

[Techen]

+1,had xspc hd7970 razor,no active vram cooling it was a disaster.

Ohlord, How does one cancel a order