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290x ROG Matrix Vs 290x Tri-X

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At same price, which one is better?

 

Well i screwed up the poll... Oh well.

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Wha' 'bout the MSI Lightning?

RIP in pepperonis m8s

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Wha' 'bout the MSI Lightning?

I can get the Tri-X for $409,65

Or the lightning for $485,52

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I can get the Tri-X for $409,65

Or the lightning for $485,52

Go with tri-x then 

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Tri-X, Matrix 290x cooler ain't that great. 

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Lightning should be compared to the Matrix. Are you into over clocking?

Yes? Buy the Matrix

No? Buy a cheaper model

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Lightning should be compared to the Matrix. Are you into over clocking?

Yes? Buy the Matrix

No? Buy a cheaper model

 

Nah, the Matrix used the same crappy cooler like the DCU model which was designed for the larger GK110 chip. 

 

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The Lightning provide much better cooling for the 290x. 

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Meanwhile the Tri-X cooling performance is almost as good as the Lightning. 

 

Sapphire R9-290x Tri-X

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Asus R9-290x DCU2

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