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New 2xR9 290X help

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#1 ·
Hello,

I will buy two graphic card R920x for crossfire system.
I need help by choosing witch model is the best for play games and oc?
I will put on them waterblock .
 
#2 ·
you really need 2 right off the bat? you have 2 6950s? one of these is roughly equivalent to 4 6950s. if you are watercooling i suggest you look for a reference 290. i suggest a MSI.
 
#4 ·
All of the reference ones will be good, but MSI does deal with serial # for warranty, which is very nice.

Yes all of the reference R9 290X have a quiet mode and uber mode, while the R9 290s (non-X) have the same BIOS on either switch.
 
#5 ·
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Originally Posted by mladen273 View Post

I relly need
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Buying now for a little more time, so let's get find.
Is MSI better than Sapphire.
Whether all R9 290x have dual bios?
for reference, they are all the same. if you get one of those non-reference, you run the risk of having one not matching the block. you'll break your warranty if you mess with the stock cooler with the sapphire.

if you are a bencher, then get the 290X. if just for gaming, then the 290. it's silicon lottery whether you get a good clocker or not. oc the 290 50MHz and it should match the X.

make sure you have enough juice. I recommend 850W minimum. and . . . oc that cpu.
 
#6 ·
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Originally Posted by rdr09 View Post

for reference, they are all the same. if you get one of those non-reference, you run the risk of having one not matching the block. you'll break your warranty if you mess with the stock cooler with the sapphire.

if you are a bencher, then get the 290X. if just for gaming, then the 290. it's silicon lottery whether you get a good clocker or not. oc the 290 50MHz and it should match the X.

make sure you have enough juice. I recommend 850W minimum. and . . . oc that cpu.
I have Seasonic platinum 1000, this is enough juice
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#7 ·
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Originally Posted by mladen273 View Post

I have Seasonic platinum 1000, this is enough juice
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that is perfect. go reference and watercool.

btw, you've got a beautiful rig. if you'll use an ek block i recommend using this for the vrms . . .

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16880/thr-165/Fujipoly_Extreme_System_Builder_Thermal_Pad_-_14_Sheet_-_150_x_100_x_10_-_Thermal_Conductivity_110_WmK.html

more than enough for 2 blocks. even 4. not sure what paste you have but the Gelid extreme is good for the core.

Guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/1436497/official-amd-r9-290x-290-owners-club/21890#post_22208781
 
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Originally Posted by rdr09 View Post

that is perfect. go reference and watercool.

btw, you've got a beautiful rig. if you'll use an ek block i recommend using this for the vrms . . .

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16880/thr-165/Fujipoly_Extreme_System_Builder_Thermal_Pad_-_14_Sheet_-_150_x_100_x_10_-_Thermal_Conductivity_110_WmK.html

more than enough for 2 blocks. even 4. not sure what paste you have but the Gelid extreme is good for the core.

Guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/1436497/official-amd-r9-290x-290-owners-club/21890#post_22208781
Thanks for informations.
From picture is my old rig, I'm currently working on a new rig.
See picture
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Today I buy two Sapphire R9 290x and two waterblock EKWB.
Is it possible to be such a big difference in temperature to thermal pada?
I'm from Croatia, shipping and article cost me over 30$ and I must wait min two weeks.
Does it really worth it ?
Do you have that European store that sells items listed?
 
#9 ·
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Originally Posted by mladen273 View Post




Thanks for informations.
From picture is my old rig, I'm currently working on a new rig.
See picture
smile.gif
.

Today I buy two Sapphire R9 290x and two waterblock EKWB.
Is it possible to be such a big difference in temperature to thermal pada?
I'm from Croatia, shipping and article cost me over 30$ and I must wait min two weeks.
Does it really worth it ?
Do you have that European store that sells items listed?
not really a must but it helps for a hot hawaii. the kit comes with 6 W/mk.

Follow this thread . . .

http://www.overclock.net/t/1361481/fujipoly-thermal-pads-in-europe
 
#14 ·
Looks good! Make sure you flush your loop well before adding these to the loop.
 
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