Caporegime
I think the cat's out of the bag. 
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Soldato
Would a Coolmaster Silent Pro 700w be okay with a 295X at stock with a 4790k at stock?
Caporegime
Soldato
This should help you answer that question sir.
Thanks, mines bang on 50A. Hmm not sure to be honest, it's either the 295X or the 980 with the vision of going SLI when they reduce.
Caporegime
It should be ok, as psu's can usually go a bit over there rated specs. However perhaps a decent 750W+ PSU from Superflower might be better long term.
I was thinking the same initially, but I can't help but think by the time you'd NEED another card, there will be new and improved offerings available of the 8GB variety from AMD/Nvidia. Seems the way things are going, the 4GB limit will be exceeded in far more games a year from now (if at 1440p and above), so that will always be the factor which limits the lifespan of today's cards... well, the 8GB 290X would last longer I imagine, but the PSU demands and heat issues in having x2 of these cards just doesn't work for me.
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Anyone owned a sapphire vapour 290x and a lightning?
If so which would you say is the coolest/quietest?
If so which would you say is the coolest/quietest?
Caporegime
Both cards are cool and quiet, but I'd say the lightning is the best in terms of those requirements.
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Pretty much yes.
Just my luck, was about to pull the chord on a 295x2 and the sale has ended and gold codes are gone too.
Any idea if there will be another sale, also is it not being restocked anymore?
You can always ask in CS and see if they will still honour it as it's still £500 in their hands and not someone else's. If you're unsuccessful then I'd just keep checking in daily for daily deals but most importantly, Wednesday for "This Week Only".
I've been checking that XFX 295x2 today. Too bad the sale has ended or else i would maybe buy this one... Even so, can someone advise me on a PSU that meets the minimum requirements for this card? There is a PSU from Corsair CX850, i guess that would be enough but i'm not sure about the amps.
Caporegime
Just my luck, was about to pull the chord on a 295x2 and the sale has ended and gold codes are gone too.
Any idea if there will be another sale, also is it not being restocked anymore?
Ask in CS, i expect they'll honour the deal.
It's going to be a sad day when all the 295x2 stock dries up.
Amps over 12v rail is more important than wattage. Need 56amps minimum.
That psu would meet min requirements, though I'd suggest at least gold certified psu. Look at the EVGA 850w G2, it's got amazing reviews.
Caporegime
Thanks for letting us know, it's a lovely card!
Any chance of a rig pic?
Yeah sure! here you go...nothing special just a define r5 case cooled with Noctua fans.
Love it!
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Very simple and minimalistic. I like it too!
I did lol at that .
You do realise that amps x volts = watts right ?
Which by the way 56A x 12V = 672watts in case you was wondering
