Soldato
Anyone got an idea on what the max VRM temps are for the 290?
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Caporegime
Depends on the voltage used i think. I don't know the specifics but should be fine at 100c or lower for stock and 85C or lower when overclocked.
Soldato
Cheers 
I'm fiddling with a fan profile to keep the cards a bit quieter but don't want to cook the VRMs 
I'm fiddling with a fan profile to keep the cards a bit quieter but don't want to cook the VRMs
Caporegime
Cheers
What are the vrm temps like? Mine tend to sit around 10c lower than the core temps on the reference cooler.
Soldato
They're about 5C hotter than the core temps, which isn't too bad.
After 1 hour of BF4 on auto fan:
Top card
Core: 70C
VRM 1: 75C
Bottom card
Core: 61C
VRM 1: 65C
Caporegime
Not bad. Might be worth switching the cards around (one may run cooler than the other) and tweaking your case cooling Side exhaust fans and lots of intakes sounds ideal to me.
Soldato
I'm actually running without a side fan at the moment as I goofed and broke it 
So maybe that would help temps a touch.
So maybe that would help temps a touch.
Caporegime
I'm actually running without a side fan at the moment as I goofed and broke it
Always will when you have a pair of dumpers in the case.
Soldato
Caporegime
Especially when the cards are almost touching
Especially then.
Got a pic of your setup?
Soldato
Yessir
Caporegime
Nice.
Liking that fan placement. Just need a side exhaust or two then.
Liking that fan placement. Just need a side exhaust or two then.
Soldato
Yep zipties come in handy.
A 230mm BitFenix should do
A 230mm BitFenix should do
I just upgraded my 560Ti to a reference 290 from MM along with a mobo replacment and I'm really happy with the result.
I was going to look at a MK-26 to replace the stock cooler but as it stands it's actually less noisy than my 560Ti so I'll wait until it becomes an issue. I think I must have had a dodgy cooler on the 560Ti or it had a more noticable note as it goes against general thoughts on noise.
I was going to look at a MK-26 to replace the stock cooler but as it stands it's actually less noisy than my 560Ti so I'll wait until it becomes an issue. I think I must have had a dodgy cooler on the 560Ti or it had a more noticable note as it goes against general thoughts on noise.
Caporegime
Soldato
Picked up a Sapphire 290 Tri-X a couple of days ago, lovely piece of kit. Absolutely silent even under full load. Cracking cooler!
Just done a small OC to 1000/5200, will play with it more when I get back from my hols
Just done a small OC to 1000/5200, will play with it more when I get back from my hols
Welcome to the club.
Thanks!
Picked up a Sapphire 290 Tri-X a couple of days ago, lovely piece of kit. Absolutely silent even under full load. Cracking cooler!
Just done a small OC to 1000/5200, will play with it more when I get back from my hols
I was going to pick one of these up when they were on offer but it's too big for my case.
Just had a non x MSI 290 Gaming delivered today. Decided to sell my 780ti and 290x and go Vanilla 290. For my needs it will be more than enough.
Even though I know what to expect I'm still a little excited about installing it later today...
Even though I know what to expect I'm still a little excited about installing it later today...
Caporegime
Just had a non x MSI 290 Gaming delivered today. Decided to sell my 780ti and 290x and go Vanilla 290. For my needs it will be more than enough.
Even though I know what to expect I'm still a little excited about installing it later today...
Lol welcome back again Moog. Never can understand why you, thefogo, broomstick and god knows who else are forever changing out gpu's and switching sides on a monthly basis. It hardly seems worth all the effort to me.
Lol welcome back again Moog. Never can understand why you, thefogo, broomstick and god knows who else are forever changing out gpu's and switching sides on a monthly basis. It hardly seems worth all the effort to me.
Tbh I have no idea either...