Posted June 24, 2014 sapphire r9 280x dual x 3gb OR sapphire r9 280x vapor x OC 3gb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 vapor X is the superior card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 I own the vapor x and have to say its worth the few extra $$. It uses a better cooling design anduses better componenets. Spoiler Samung Tab S 8.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 Vapor x definitely. Its worth the couple extra $$. Build log "Whiplash" : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/158477-the-hero/ Whiplash: 4790k@4,4Ghz|Maximus VII Hero|4x4Gb Red/Black HyperX fury 1866Mhz|R9 290 Tri-X|Modded 450D|Sleeved cables on a M12II evo 850W|M500 480Gb| BenQ XL2411T@144Hz Laptop: 4700MQ|16Gb@1600Mhz|Quadro 1100M|1080P|128Gb SSD|500Gb 7200RPM hdd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 I have the same question except its dual x or windforce My Rig PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksYPrice breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($379.00 @ shopRBC) CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ NCIX) Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Memory Express) Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.95 @ Vuugo) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($116.00 @ shopRBC) Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.99 @ NCIX) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX) Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) Total: $2074.22 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 Phone Compassion Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN6s426gyxqPloIqT4wQ7Y7yovkkQy_5B3djVN-N-R8/edit#gid=0 Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 Vapor-X, it use better power delivery components unless you planning to watercool it. | Intel i7-3770@4.2Ghz | Asus Z77-V | Zotac 980 Ti Amp! Omega | DDR3 1800mhz 4GB x4 | 300GB Intel DC S3500 SSD | 512GB Plextor M5 Pro | 2x 1TB WD Blue HDD | | Enermax NAXN82+ 650W 80Plus Bronze | Fiio E07K | Grado SR80i | Cooler Master XB HAF EVO | Logitech G27 | Logitech G600 | CM Storm Quickfire TK | DualShock 4 | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 Author asus r9 280x direct cu ii 3gb or sapphire r9 280x vapor x OC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 Vapor-X-OC all the way. My PC [ I5 4690k (no oc) - Gigabyte Z97 D3H - 8GB Ram - Sapphire R9 280X Vapor-X ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 vapor x (again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 Similar price? Get the Vapor-X Vapor-X price is much lower? Get the Vapor-X Vapor-X price is much higher? Get the Vapor-X | Intel i7-3770@4.2Ghz | Asus Z77-V | Zotac 980 Ti Amp! Omega | DDR3 1800mhz 4GB x4 | 300GB Intel DC S3500 SSD | 512GB Plextor M5 Pro | 2x 1TB WD Blue HDD | | Enermax NAXN82+ 650W 80Plus Bronze | Fiio E07K | Grado SR80i | Cooler Master XB HAF EVO | Logitech G27 | Logitech G600 | CM Storm Quickfire TK | DualShock 4 | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 Repost. That's against the rules. Get tge vapor x. Spoiler Samung Tab S 8.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 Its just that the vapor x is so sexy. Its blue matches my asus mobo so perfectly. Gaming Rig: i5-3570k+H100i (4.3 ghz) | P8Z77-i Deluxe | MSI Twin Frozr 7950 Boost | HX650 | 1TB HGST | 840 Evo 250 GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 I really enjoy my Asus DC2TOP 3GB, but I am no to judge the other brands because I have not tried them jet PC: Intel Core i5 4670k @4.3GHZ | Corsair H100i | ASUS ROG Maximus IV Hero | ASUS R9 280X DCII TOP 3GB | 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 1866MHZ | Samsung Evo 250GB | 2TB Seagate Baracudda | Fractal Design Define R4 Windowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 24, 2014 I have the same question except its dual x or windforce Windforce for you asus r9 280x direct cu ii 3gb or sapphire r9 280x vapor x OC Vapour-x for you. The only 280x I'd get over the Vapour-x is the Toxic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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