Gigabyte R9 280X review

krnsniper · 3 Dec 2013 at 20:05

Yes, though I might upgrade next year or so to next gen card i believe it is maxwell?

mushtafa · 4 Dec 2013 at 13:38

Right guys, my card turned up today, I can confirm its a Rev.2 with black PCB. Will take some pics tonight before fitting

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Uncle Petey · 4 Dec 2013 at 15:02

Were those Tomb Raider benches at maximum using 4xAA or just set to the ultimate preset which uses FXAA?

It's just that the TR bench thread runs at ultimate + 2xAA and it takes a 7970 @1250-1300 to hit 60fps average.

Either way, very nice review

stulid · 4 Dec 2013 at 15:18

Uncle Petey said:
Were those Tomb Raider benches at maximum using 4xAA or just set to the ultimate preset which uses FXAA?

It's just that the TR bench thread runs at ultimate + 2xAA and it takes a 7970 @1250-1300 to hit 60fps average.

Either way, very nice review

Just checked

It was the ultimate preset but with shadows also set to ultra as usually its on high.

Edit,

You lucky I haven't pulled the test system apart yet so can run the same settings as the TR thread,

Crossfire, 1440p,

min = 50.6, max = 81.7, avg = 66.5

PowerPie5000 · 21 Dec 2013 at 23:12

Do either of your Gigabyte 280X cards have any coil whine? I've had 2 so far and both have annoying coil whine with some games and benchmarks

. Also, did Gigabyte clean off the remaining solder flux on the back of your cards? Both of mine had this crap looking residue on the PCB!

Cheers!

Predator · 22 Dec 2013 at 00:19

I bought one of these last week and have to say its brilliant. Although I do think it has coil whine.

stulid · 22 Dec 2013 at 13:40

PowerPie5000 said:
Do either of your Gigabyte 280X cards have any coil whine? I've had 2 so far and both have annoying coil whine with some games and benchmarks . Also, did Gigabyte clean off the remaining solder flux on the back of your cards? Both of mine had this crap looking residue on the PCB!

Cheers!

Fan noise is all I can hear when both are going for it.

As for the rear of the cards, they look shiny if that's what you mean?

mushtafa · 22 Dec 2013 at 14:09

I don't think I've ever heard coil whine, but all I hear is the fans.

superleeds27 · 23 Dec 2013 at 18:54

Would you recommend then?

Also, would a 600W Coolermaster be enough?

Uncle Petey · 23 Dec 2013 at 18:59

stulid said:
Just checked

It was the ultimate preset but with shadows also set to ultra as usually its on high.

Edit,

You lucky I haven't pulled the test system apart yet so can run the same settings as the TR thread,

Crossfire, 1440p,

min = 50.6, max = 81.7, avg = 66.5

Hope you took a screenshot so you can post that in the thread

superleeds27 said:
Would you recommend then?

Also, would a 600W Coolermaster be enough?

For one card, yes

TomHD · 26 Dec 2013 at 00:24

Great review, i was wondering is the power draw from the whole system or just the cards.

stulid · 26 Dec 2013 at 16:38

TomHD said:
Great review, i was wondering is the power draw from the whole system or just the cards.

The whole system as measured at the wall socket.

Gripen90 · 11 Apr 2014 at 00:43

Sorry for bringing up an old thread ... but great review ! I'm getting the card myself for a 3rd PC

I'm just wondering have you tried removing the sticker at the PCI-E connector ?
I just saw this !;

pipson · 11 Apr 2014 at 01:05

Lol nice find there!

Apem · 11 Apr 2014 at 01:17

deFiniLoGy · 11 Apr 2014 at 06:55

R9 280X is a rebrand of 7970 OC version anyway lol...

You can essentially flash a R9 280X BIOS onto a 7970 OC and get a brand new card

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