Can't Decide Between 3 GPU's

[TheLunarHero]

I know I'd like to get an R9 280x but I can't decide on which non-reference card to purchase, I've narrowed it down to 3; please let me know what you think, especially if you own one of these cards.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125490

Gigabyte

 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121803

Asus

 

 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150690

XFX

[Worth]

I love the look of the XFX

[Commander_Z]

i like the look of the XFX

[Commander_Z]

I love the look of the XFX

[coen113]

gigabyte, for the superior cooler

the xfx cooler is supposedly kinda crap

[DoubleY]

gigabyte, for the superior cooler

the xfx cooler is supposedly kinda crap

It IS a piece of crap. I had a 270X from XFX and I had to run the fan at 100% to keep it at 70C (granted, that is while mining) 

[WunderWuffle]

I would personally get the Gigabyte or the Asus card. I like those for it's proven reliability, and superb cooler. I don't know too much about the XFX.

[TheLunarHero]

While the shroud on the XFX is freaking awesome it will be upside down in my case so looks aren't the main factor, haha. I'm looking for stock performance and OC-ability. Thanks for your help.

[Owen]

Personally I'd say gigabyte or Asus, both are very good coolers. I don't trust XFX from experience

[TheLunarHero]

Alright, I've narrowed it down to the Gigabyte and Asus; anybody know some pros  and cons of each? (Not including price difference)

[ilikemacandpc]

Alright, I've narrowed it down to the Gigabyte and Asus; anybody know some pros  and cons of each? (Not including price difference)

 

Asus is overbuilt to hell and is awesome. 

 

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/R9_280X_Direct_Cu_II_TOP/

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/5905/asus-radeon-r9-280x-directcu-ii-top-3gb-overclocked-video-card-review/index.html

[Wats]

the gigabyte can get very loud. cools great though, expect low temps. Go asus, its a nicer card overall.

[Gauzl]

Get the ASUS.

[Bagmup]

Doesn't the asus suffer from artifacting problems iirc?

[Hecknologist]

Gigabyte has superior cooling, but if you happen to win the silicon lottery the asus card is a better option due to the superior build quality. if only EVGA did amd cards.

[TheLunarHero]

Just purchased the Asus card, I read some reviews on the artifacting problems but I have faith in Asus' customer support should this problem plague me. Thanks for your help everybody, cya later Radeon 7870. 

[gasho]

Just purchased the Asus card, I read some reviews on the artifacting problems but I have faith in Asus' customer support should this problem plague me. Thanks for your help everybody, cya later Radeon 7870. 

 

I have the same card. Don't forget to flash the BIOS. There is a update from january 2014. should fix artefacting if you encounter some.

 

PS congrats !