Posted June 25, 2014 Hey, I'll probably be able to purchase a MSI R9 290X, yes X, tonight for 300€. I wanted to buy the Tri-x version for about 330€. Should I go with the MSI though the cooler is not as good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 25, 2014 Hey, I'll probably be able to purchase a MSI R9 290X, yes X, tonight for 300€. I wanted to buy the Tri-x version for about 330€. Should I go with the MSI though the cooler is not as good? With R9 290 always go with the one with the best cooler those cards (atleast from what I have heard/read) can get really hot current build and total cost http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/150083-thrift-shop-build/ I apologize for my crappy English I'm American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 25, 2014 They are the same (not by coolers), i would go for the cheaper one. CPU: Intel I7 4790K 4.8 Ghz || Mobo: ASUS ROG Maximus Hero 6 Z87 || Ram: Corsair Vengeance 16 GB 1600 Mhz || GPU: ASUS GTX 980 Ti STRIX || Storage: 2 x SSD Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB RAID 0 HDD Western Digital 1 TB Black || PSU: Corsair AX 860 watt || Cooling: 2 x AF 140mm (front), 2 AF120 Blue LED (bottom and back), 2 SP120 (top on radiator) || CPU cooler: Corsair H100i GTX || Case: Corsair obsidian 750D <3 <3 <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 25, 2014 And why would you not go for a Nvidea card? The gtx 780 is cooler (temps) CPU: Intel I7 4790K 4.8 Ghz || Mobo: ASUS ROG Maximus Hero 6 Z87 || Ram: Corsair Vengeance 16 GB 1600 Mhz || GPU: ASUS GTX 980 Ti STRIX || Storage: 2 x SSD Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB RAID 0 HDD Western Digital 1 TB Black || PSU: Corsair AX 860 watt || Cooling: 2 x AF 140mm (front), 2 AF120 Blue LED (bottom and back), 2 SP120 (top on radiator) || CPU cooler: Corsair H100i GTX || Case: Corsair obsidian 750D <3 <3 <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 25, 2014 Author They are the same (not by coolers), i would go for the cheaper one. No, they are not. 290x has more cores. Without sales, brand new MSI R9 290x is 500€ whereas brand new Sapphire R9 290 tri-x is 330€. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 25, 2014 Author And why would you not go for a Nvidea card? The gtx 780 is cooler (temps) A GTX 780 is 440€. I can't afford more than about 300€. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 25, 2014 No, they are not. 290x has more cores. Without sales, brand new MSI R9 290x is 500€ whereas brand new Sapphire R9 290 tri-x is 330€. Where are you buying this man, they overprice it. CPU: Intel I7 4790K 4.8 Ghz || Mobo: ASUS ROG Maximus Hero 6 Z87 || Ram: Corsair Vengeance 16 GB 1600 Mhz || GPU: ASUS GTX 980 Ti STRIX || Storage: 2 x SSD Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB RAID 0 HDD Western Digital 1 TB Black || PSU: Corsair AX 860 watt || Cooling: 2 x AF 140mm (front), 2 AF120 Blue LED (bottom and back), 2 SP120 (top on radiator) || CPU cooler: Corsair H100i GTX || Case: Corsair obsidian 750D <3 <3 <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 25, 2014 Author Where are you buying this man, they overprice it. Cheapest is 450€ without sales. I am from France, all the e-shops are selling at this price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 25, 2014 Cheapest is 450€ without sales. I am from France, all the e-shops are selling at this price. Ok i am dutch maybe its cheaper out here. but i would go for the cheaper one. CPU: Intel I7 4790K 4.8 Ghz || Mobo: ASUS ROG Maximus Hero 6 Z87 || Ram: Corsair Vengeance 16 GB 1600 Mhz || GPU: ASUS GTX 980 Ti STRIX || Storage: 2 x SSD Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB RAID 0 HDD Western Digital 1 TB Black || PSU: Corsair AX 860 watt || Cooling: 2 x AF 140mm (front), 2 AF120 Blue LED (bottom and back), 2 SP120 (top on radiator) || CPU cooler: Corsair H100i GTX || Case: Corsair obsidian 750D <3 <3 <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 26, 2014 Hey, I'll probably be able to purchase a MSI R9 290X, yes X, tonight for 300€. I wanted to buy the Tri-x version for about 330€. Should I go with the MSI though the cooler is not as good? Is the title correct? Twin Frozr 290x or 290 Tri-x? If so, the 290x, no question about it. If both are 290x's, then go Sapphire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 26, 2014 Tri-X wins hands down against Twin Frozr IMO, get a Tri-X 290X if you can. i5-4670k @4.2GHz Sapphire Tri-X R9 290 @1135MHz 1600MHz G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB Samsung 840 EVO 120GB Samsung 850 EVO 250GB Corsair K70 Logitech G502 Proteus Core Logitech G230 Blue Snowball SteelSeries QcK+ YouTube // Steam // Twitter // Facebook // Google+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 26, 2014 well if both are same price then no brainer the MSI 290X if possible find a 290x with discounts and rebates Budget? Uses? Currency? Location? Operating System? Peripherals? Monitor? Use PCPartPicker wherever possible. Quote whom you're replying to, and set option to follow your topics. Or Else we can't see your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 26, 2014 Author Yes, it was a MSI 49 290x. I bought it today, 300€. I would have bought a Sapphire if I could have but no sales for these. I hope the Twin Frozr will do his job. Does somebody has it? It could be nice to hear some feedback (not a bad one, please ). I really am not a hardcore gamer so I don't care to put all the freakin details if that prevents the card from melting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 26, 2014 i have a GTX 780 twinfrozr gaming card and i absolutely love it, it's cool and very quiet. Good quality and nice looking. Cant tell about the AMD GPU but the cooler itself is defenetly a good one. | CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 4.89ghz - 1.21v | Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING | CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 | | GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC | RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz | | Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 2 VR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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