Asus r9290x-dc2oc-4gd5

Discussion in 'Videocards - AMD Radeon' started by PainKiller89, Jan 14, 2014.

  1. PainKiller89

    PainKiller89 Member

    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    GPU:
    EVGA GTX 980 FTW
    ASUS R9290X-DC2OC-4GD5

    Should i get this or wait for sapphire 290x Trix?
     
  2. rflair

    rflair Don Coleus Staff Member

    Messages:
    4,903
    Likes Received:
    1,765
    GPU:
    5700XT
    Either one is fine.
     
  3. Deathchild

    Deathchild Ancient Guru

    Messages:
    3,969
    Likes Received:
    2
    GPU:
    -
    I would say the same, doesn't matter that much really.
     
  4. Rich_Guy

    Rich_Guy Ancient Guru

    Messages:
    13,146
    Likes Received:
    1,096
    GPU:
    MSI 2070S X-Trio
    Sapphire is supposed to be the better cooler, but either will be fine, the Sapphires also a ref PCB, and doesn't have Uber or Quiet modes, the BIOS switch just switches between Legacy and UEFI, the Asus though, has the Uber and Quiet modes, and is also a custom PCB like the MSi gaming (which also has Uber and Quiet), which also looks a cracker, so theres another one to consider, but tbh, i doubt you'ld go wrong with any of em :p

    Ive caved and decided to try the Tri-X as my mate can get them in (should be sometime next week), so thought worth a shot, as i can easily take it back without a prob, as was going to originally get the Tri-X, but then i decided to wait for the 20nm, but when hearing that could still be a bit away, i was considering just grabbing a 780.
     
    Last edited: Jan 15, 2014

  5. Rich_Guy

    Rich_Guy Ancient Guru

    Messages:
    13,146
    Likes Received:
    1,096
    GPU:
    MSI 2070S X-Trio
    Must be something up with the Asus, as the Overclockers shop staff are saying not to buy it.
     
  6. BIGGRIMTIM

    BIGGRIMTIM Guest

    Messages:
    49
    Likes Received:
    0
    GPU:
    EVGA GTX 980Ti Classified
    Hmmm makes me a little uneasy. I was planning on getting 2 of these Asus cards. Now I may have to keep waiting. I am starting to get a little impatient. My rig has been in pieces for too long.
     
  7. Rich_Guy

    Rich_Guy Ancient Guru

    Messages:
    13,146
    Likes Received:
    1,096
    GPU:
    MSI 2070S X-Trio
    The MSI Gamings getting good reviews.
     
  8. Rippers213

    Rippers213 Guest

    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    GPU:
    7950
    I would go with Sapphire for better temps overall
     

Share This Page