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Thanks for the input I think I will go for the R9 290. 

 

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Asus R9 280X DirectCU II TOP V2 Super Overclocked 3GB DDR5

 

or 

 

Gigabyte GV-R929OC-4GD Overclocked R9 290 4GB DDR5

 

or 

 

Asus GTX 770 DirectCU II Overclocked 2GB GDDR5

 

 

The GTX 770 and R9 280X are same price but I can get the R9 290 refurbished for the same price as well....

 

What are your views on Asus vs Gigabyte as well ?

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The refurb R9 290 comes with 12 month warranty.

"Computer games don't affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music."
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If you're willing to push your budget, go for the 290. 

 

ASUS' DirectCU II coolers are supposed to be top of the line and quiet, from what I've read so far. Google your potential selection and compare the results.

The GTX 770 and R9 280X are same price but I can get the R9 290 refurbished for the same price as well....

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The 290 is the best in performance, id go for that as there is warrenty as well, if you find that risky then go for the 770 but stay away from asus because their customer service is very shady, if you have a problem with your card then expect no help or over a month for you to be back up and running, for comparison evga and gigabyte can do the same in less then a week.

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Thanks for the input I think I will go for the R9 290. 

 

:)

"Computer games don't affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music."
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Thanks for the input I think I will go for the R9 290. 

 

:)

Good choice! :)  The WF3 cooler on it would make it run at very acceptable temps even under load.....

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