** GIBBO's GUIDE TO WHICH 290 SERIES CARD TO BUY!! **

[Gibbo]

Added my link to the testing of the Asus 290X DC2 to OP.

 

[Gibbo]

when does the weekly deal for the Sapphire 290 Tri finish please ?

Wednesday, but they will run out before then, only like 50 left.


P.S. Powercolor PCS+ I shall try to look at this week, should be very good.

 

[Gibbo]

Hi, was hoping for a bit of advice. I have the Sapphire 290x Tri-X on preorder from when it was on offer last week. I've just put in a webnote asking about an updated stock ETA and unfortunately there isn't one at the moment. I'm considering cancelling the order and ordering the MSI 290X gaming instead, which is in stock and on offer this week. Anyone with experience of both? Is there much difference between them?

For info I'll be upgrading from a pair of 6950's

edit: additional info... no plans to watercool but I may consider crossfire depending on performance and funds later in the year (specifically The Witcher 3). I'm just wondering if the Tri-X is worth holding out for I guess.

Will you be overclocking or mining? If yes hold out for the Tri-X.

If your just gaming and want low noise, the MSI Gaming are an excellent choice.

 

[Gibbo]

Gibbo can you give more Info about the MSI R9 290 in Crossfire? temp wise

I have ordered two coming monday and after reading your Comment about crossfire I am bit worried.

Should I be?

If you can gap them apart then you will be fine, if they are gonna be sandwiched right next to each other, then its time to worry yes.