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Hey!

 

Im getting a new Computer! Changed my build 100 times, but I'm really unsure on what parts to get and have been overthinking the whole thing for nearly 2 months.

 

My build:

i7 4790k

16gb hyperx fury

asus z97 pro gaming (yeah its red... but theres cashback on asus products(ends 10.10.2015))

WD black 1TB

Samsung 256GB 850 evo

Cooler master V1000 (going for CF next year)

thermalright macho x2

NZXT H440 Razer Edition (green)

(hope I didn't forget parts)

 

I have 2 Questions:

  • What R9 390 model? (XFX, MSI or Sapphire)
  • Is a 390 + 390X CF setup better than a 390 + 390 one? Or does the 390 limit the 390X?

 

1) I've heard (nearly) only good things about all 3 cards, but which one would you get? (I'd like to OC it as high as possible)

  • XFX R9 390 DD Black Edition
  • MSI R9 390 8G (doesn't go well with my green case, and is pretty thick(might have problems with cooling a CF setup))
  • Sapphire R9 390 Nitro

2) If I CF a 390 and a 390X will I have more power than a 2-way 390 setup? or the 390 somehow limit the 390x?

 

Thanks in advance!

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I don't think it's possible to xfire a 390 and a 390x.. you can with 2 390's or 390x's hell you can even xfire a 290 with a 390 but idk about both...

 

Sapphire for AMD cards btw.

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Sapphire 390

 

 

I don't think it's possible to xfire a 390 and a 390x.. you can with 2 390's or 390x's but idk about both...

 

Sapphire for AMD cards btw.

You can XFIRE them since they're the same chip. But there's not much point in XFIRING a 390 with a 390x. 

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If it's the same as the 200 series (which I don't see why it wouldn't be) then you can crossfire a 390 and 390x but it won't be any more powerful than 2 390s in crossfire. So there's really no point to it.

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i would recommend just getting an 980 ti. less compatibility issues and great performance 

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i would recommend just getting an 980 ti. less compatibility issues and great performance 

He isn't getting two GPUs today. It is a future upgrade

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Sapphire 390

 

 

You can XFIRE them since they're the same chip. But there's not much point in XFIRING a 390 with a 390x. 

Do u mean CrossfireX or is there actually Xfire now?

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Hey!

 

Im getting a new Computer! Changed my build 100 times, but I'm really unsure on what parts to get and have been overthinking the whole thing for nearly 2 months.

 

My build:

i7 4790k

16gb hyperx fury

asus z97 pro gaming (yeah its red... but theres cashback on asus products(ends 10.10.2015))

WD black 1TB

Samsung 256GB 850 evo

Cooler master V1000 (going for CF next year)

thermalright macho x2

NZXT H440 Razer Edition (green)

(hope I didn't forget parts)

 

I have 2 Questions:

  • What R9 390 model? (XFX, MSI or Sapphire)
  • Is a 390 + 390X CF setup better than a 390 + 390 one? Or does the 390 limit the 390X?

 

1) I've heard (nearly) only good things about all 3 cards, but which one would you get? (I'd like to OC it as high as possible)

  • XFX R9 390 DD Black Edition
  • MSI R9 390 8G (doesn't go well with my green case, and is pretty thick(might have problems with cooling a CF setup))
  • Sapphire R9 390 Nitro

2) If I CF a 390 and a 390X will I have more power than a 2-way 390 setup? or the 390 somehow limit the 390x?

 

Thanks in advance!

I would get a Sapphire 390x or 390...

 

Or if you can, get a 980Ti.

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He isn't getting two GPUs today. It is a future upgrade

Ah i see

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Hey!

 

Im getting a new Computer! Changed my build 100 times, but I'm really unsure on what parts to get and have been overthinking the whole thing for nearly 2 months.

 

My build:

i7 4790k

16gb hyperx fury

asus z97 pro gaming (yeah its red... but theres cashback on asus products(ends 10.10.2015))

WD black 1TB

Samsung 256GB 850 evo

Cooler master V1000 (going for CF next year)

thermalright macho x2

NZXT H440 Razer Edition (green)

(hope I didn't forget parts)

 

 

Is the Green H440 the Microcenter version or the razer? I got the MicroCenter Green H440 little over a year ago. Microcenter doesn't have free shipping on the case so the case ended up costing around $150 with shipping

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Thank you for the quick replies!  :)

Yes it is a future upgrade so I can't afford a 980ti right now.

I've already got the case (Razer edition) at home. (bought a used one with 3 Bitfenix Spectre Pro included for 95€)

So I should get another 390 next year, right?

And the Sapphire card only because it is a Sapphire card or does it OC better or something like that?

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Thank you for the quick replies!  :)

Yes it is a future upgrade so I can't afford a 980ti right now.

I've already got the case (Razer edition) at home. (bought a used one with 3 Bitfenix Spectre Pro included for 95€)

So I should get another 390 next year, right?

And the Sapphire card only because it is a Sapphire card or does it OC better or something like that?

I think if you crossfire a 390 with a 390X the 390X will down-grade to a 390 level.

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And can anyone tell me the difference between the XFX R9 390 DD Core and the Black Edition?

Is it just the clock? Can I it OC to be just as good as the OCed Black E.? (Core costs less)

And with which of all R9 390 can you get the best OC results?

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