How to get an R9 290 Tri-X into a 250D

[mapegl]

So I went ahead and created this video "guide" showing how to get the R9 290 Tri-X into a Corsair 250D. My video setup was super ghetto and I had to film this by myself.

 

I hope this helps a bit, especially my friend here, Rayballs

 

http://youtu.be/vLXwpyjxzXU

[mapegl]

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[Shd0w2]

I Want to see the pure ghettoness of it.. but I can't since I don't want to use an extreme amount of data

[mapegl]

I Want to see the pure ghettoness of it.. but I can't since I don't want to use an extreme amount of data

Look at my gallery. You can at least see the "ghettoness" ;-)

[WoodenMarker]

....crap, I wrote "intro"......instead of "into"

You can edit the title using the full editor. 

[Askew]

What are the temps like though? (CPU included, what's the cooler?)

 

The case is tiny, there is no space for airflow to those Tri-X fans that I can see.

[Trik'Stari]

I was hoping tri-x meant tri crossfire.

[DIV1D3]

I was hoping tri-x meant tri crossfire.

, That'd be something, having 3 R9 290s in a 250D. 

[NeatSquidYT]

Good luck on trying to get it out (that's what she said)

[mapegl]

Good luck on trying to get it out (that's what she said)

I actually pulled it out for RayBalls just to show him how to get it back in......so yeah. It's not that difficult!

[kingdorian]

Nice

[mapegl]

What are the temps like though? (CPU included, what's the cooler?)

 

The case is tiny, there is no space for airflow to those Tri-X fans that I can see.

What are we talking about here? Do you mean with Prime and Furmark? That's not the best idea in this case, gotta admit that.

Playing a game? Much better. 

I will upload some pics of temp testing for you guys later.

[Askew]

What are we talking about here? Do you mean with Prime and Furmark? That's not the best idea in this case, gotta admit that.

Playing a game? Much better. 

I will upload some pics of temp testing for you guys later.

 

No not furmark just gaming furmark is a ridiculous application.

[mapegl]

So I tested some different load scenarios.

 

1) Furmark (10minutes since I have done this before and it won't go up any further):

 

2) Prime 95 only shortly, becuase temps actually went up for a little bit, because my case was heated up from playing battlefield and then the temps actually dropped to those shown in the pic. When I didn't see them changing much anymore I figured they won't go up again and they probably won't go any lower as well.

 

3) gaming, playing Battlefield 4 on Ultra for about 30 minutes. I even didn't activate the frame limiter, which keeps it even cooler.

 

For all these tests, I had an ambient temperature of about 22°C.

[NeatSquidYT]

I actually pulled it out for RayBalls just to show him how to get it back in......so yeah. It's not that difficult!

That just sounded.. So wrong...

[mapegl]

That just sounded.. So wrong...

I know right?

 

"How did you get that big thing in there?"

[NeatSquidYT]

I know right?

 

"How did you get that big thing in there?"

It was a tight squeeze, ok let's leave it here

[Trik'Stari]

, That'd be something, having 3 R9 290s in a 250D. 

That's what I was thinking lol.

 

My response to that setup would be "SOMEBODY GRAB A FIRE EXTINGUISHER! QUICK!"

[RayBalls]

So I went ahead and created this video "guide" showing how to get the R9 290 Tri-X into a Corsair 250D. My video setup was super ghetto and I had to film this by myself.

 

I hope this helps a bit, especially my friend here, Rayballs

 

http://youtu.be/vLXwpyjxzXU

Thanks Man!

Gzus all these under the belt jokes

I'm definitely going to do this!

11/10 would Bang XDDD

[mapegl]

Thanks Man!

Gzus all these under the belt jokes

I'm definitely going to do this!

11/10 would Bang XDDD

You are most welcome.

Well if you do this, post some pics! Are you getting the Tri-X or the Vapor-X cooler?

[RayBalls]

You are most welcome.

Well if you do this, post some pics! Are you getting the Tri-X or the Vapor-X cooler?

Dolphinately

I'll go for the tri-X

The vapor-X isn't really useful for the Non-X 290

Tri-X is the Sweetspot

[RayBalls]

You are most welcome.

Well if you do this, post some pics! Are you getting the Tri-X or the Vapor-X cooler?

*Facepalm*

Dad Keeps Telling me to go for the 350D

Should I?

He and all of my Techy Cousins Suggested that I should Go for a MoBo that has 2 PCIE slots*.

Should I?

Damned Techies 

[mapegl]

*Facepalm*

Dad Keeps Telling me to go for the 350D

Should I?

He and all of my Techy Cousins Suggested that I should Go for a MoBo that has 2 PCIE lanes.

Should I?

Damned Techies

You mean PCIe slots, not lanes.

Why do they say that? I mean if you want more expansion cards, that makes sense. This kinda only makes sense for a second gpu though, and I would not crossfire in a 350D. Bottom-GPU is choked by the PSU.

It really is up to you. My best friend has the 350D and it is very nice, but fairly big. The 250D is much smaller.

If you really want to crossfire, go ATX, because you will need enough space for decent airflow.

[RayBalls]

You mean PCIe slots, not lanes.

Why do they say that? I mean if you want more expansion cards, that makes sense. This kinda only makes sense for a second gpu though, and I would not crossfire in a 350D. Bottom-GPU is choked by the PSU.

It really is up to you. My best friend has the 350D and it is very nice, but fairly big. The 250D is much smaller.

If you really want to crossfire, go ATX, because you will need enough space for decent airflow.

meh,

He said Its ok if The second GPU is slightly choked

And gave me the engineer's quote 

"Trust me I'm an Engineer"

Can't argue with that

Plus he promised to fund it if i go with the 350D

I'll Probably end up watercooling the

second upgrade

It's kind of a half joke and half serious thing

[DIV1D3]

That's what I was thinking lol.

 

My response to that setup would be "SOMEBODY GRAB A FIRE EXTINGUISHER! QUICK!"

I now have the urge to buy three 290s and a 250D along with some risers and just shove the 290s in there just to see if I can get them in lol XP.