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Also. I'd not get a 960. There's 970's in the clearance section.
Failing that if cash is a bit tight. Try the MM for a used 290x or a 280x.
Failing that if cash is a bit tight. Try the MM for a used 290x or a 280x.
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R9 290X Owners Thread
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I'll pop up a picture in a minute, and as for watercooling I had intended to do it with a h100i, but I couldn't trust the computer to run unattended anymore with a burnt component in it! Those cards in clearance aren't particularly cheap!
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Hi Guys,
Just put ones of the msi 290x 8gb cards in a new machine and when connecting via dvi I get a lot of lines across the screen, they are red when on a dark background and blue when on a light background. I have tried powering the card using 2 rails from the PSU as well which made no difference.
When I use the HDMI port the picture is ok. Can anyone suggest anything for this or is this an RMA job?
Just put ones of the msi 290x 8gb cards in a new machine and when connecting via dvi I get a lot of lines across the screen, they are red when on a dark background and blue when on a light background. I have tried powering the card using 2 rails from the PSU as well which made no difference.
When I use the HDMI port the picture is ok. Can anyone suggest anything for this or is this an RMA job?
Caporegime
Try a different DVI cable, but it could be the DVI connection on the card is broken. I saw this once on a 7950.
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Hi AMDMatt,
You are a star, my monitor required a DVI-d cable and I was using a regular DVI cable to test it on. Feel like a complete muppet now haha.
You are a star, my monitor required a DVI-d cable and I was using a regular DVI cable to test it on. Feel like a complete muppet now haha.
Caporegime
Anyone running a pair of the MSI 290x's OCUK has going for £250 each?
I'm extremely tempted, but simultaneously aware the cooler isn't the best, nor is it the quietest. I *think* I could get away with it, I've got an Air 540 (with stock fans) so airflow shouldn't be an issue.
I'm extremely tempted, but simultaneously aware the cooler isn't the best, nor is it the quietest. I *think* I could get away with it, I've got an Air 540 (with stock fans) so airflow shouldn't be an issue.
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Is it a reference cooler? I have the same case and a 290X with a reference cooler and the combination of the GPU and case fans drove me nuts so I've replaced all the case fans and now its silent when idle and the GPU can be heard when gaming but that doesnt bother me, I have a case fan controller with custom profiles though
Caporegime
It will only work with the Air 540 if you have at least two slot spacing between the cards, ideally you'll need three slot spacing. The problem with the 540 (i had one) is that the window is quite close to the cards so there is no where for the warm air both cards kick out to escape. If you game with the side panel off you should be ok though.
Nah it's the Gaming Edition. (Twin Frozr). The noise I hardly notice, but the PC is off on the floor next to my desk.
Damn, oh well. Only a one-slot space. I just went and took a look at my current card (a 970 I'm returning) which is a Windforce Card. There seems quite a bit of space between that and the window. Is it just that MSI cards are really tall (or wide, however you wish to call it), or are all 290s that way?
I had also been considering a pair of PCS+ 290s. I know the cooler is top-notch, but I worry about the spacing since I don't know how much the top one will overhang into the one-slot space I have.
Finally, do you reckon a pair of Tri-x's would be fine in the Air 540?
Sorry for bombarding you with questions, and thanks for answering
Caporegime
Nah it's the Gaming Edition. (Twin Frozr). The noise I hardly notice, but the PC is off on the floor next to my desk.
Damn, oh well. Only a one-slot space. I just went and took a look at my current card (a 970 I'm returning) which is a Windforce Card. There seems quite a bit of space between that and the window. Is it just that MSI cards are really tall (or wide, however you wish to call it), or are all 290s that way?
I had also been considering a pair of PCS+ 290s. I know the cooler is top-notch, but I worry about the spacing since I don't know how much the top one will overhang into the one-slot space I have.
Finally, do you reckon a pair of Tri-x's would be fine in the Air 540?
Sorry for bombarding you with questions, and thanks for answering
The main problem is you have two cards dumping heat in the case and there is no where for that heat to be exhausted, It's nothing to do with the height of the cards as such. When using one card it's a non issue but using two can cause problems unless you have adequate spacing, or a side fan or two to exhaust the heat. Or you can keep the side panel off of your case which will solve the problem. The ideal solution for you would be the 295x2 with the carbide 540.
The main problem is you have two cards dumping heat in the case and there is no where for that heat to be exhausted, It's nothing to do with the height of the cards as such. When using one card it's a non issue but using two can cause problems unless you have adequate spacing, or a side fan or two to exhaust the heat. Or you can keep the side panel off of your case which will solve the problem. The ideal solution for you would be the 295x2 with the carbide 540.
Thanks for your advice Matt.
Slightly disappointing advice though. I bought the Air 540 for the reason of airflow for a crossfire/SLI setup
Caporegime
Thanks for your advice Matt.
Slightly disappointing advice though. I bought the Air 540 for the reason of airflow for a crossfire/SLI setup
It works very well with reference cards, as you can see from my pictures of my old rig below. One with reference cards and one with AIB cards dumping heat in the case. The reference cards worked fine, the AIB's throttled unless i kept the side panel off of the 540.
If you have 2-3 cards dumping heat in the 540 case there is no way to naturally exhaust that heat, due to no side fans. I will ask Shankly to pop in and comment, as he has the same case and 2x290X MSI Gaming cards in the 540. I think he got around the problem by using a three slot spacing.
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I'm really getting close to screaming now.
I've tried my 290x cards individually and they work nicely, but I'm getting hardly any increase in performance with crossfire, and with dual-cards it transforms my PC into an unstable mess. Loading up a benchmark either locks up my PC or the results will be a stutter-fest.
Now, I've tested, PSU, RAM, and running out of ideas. I really don't want to send at least one back, but seriously, what the heck is going on?
I've tried my 290x cards individually and they work nicely, but I'm getting hardly any increase in performance with crossfire, and with dual-cards it transforms my PC into an unstable mess. Loading up a benchmark either locks up my PC or the results will be a stutter-fest.
Now, I've tested, PSU, RAM, and running out of ideas. I really don't want to send at least one back, but seriously, what the heck is going on?
Caporegime
Going to send you a trust message.
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Please can you setup your trust so i can assist you offline via email.
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Going to send you a trust message.
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Please can you setup your trust so i can assist you offline via email.
Thanks, will do now
Not sure how to set it up, I think you need a minimum of so many posts!
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