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Yes this should be fine as long as you only use one graphics card it only has one 6 pin and one 8 pin so you wont be able to use it in sli with an old card but should be fine if you are only powering the 780. If you decide in the future to upgrade your power supply,   EVGA power supplies are relativity inexpensive compared to other high end power supplies and they come with a 10 year warranty so they are a good option on a budget or for any build.

 

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438018

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Am confused between these cards

 

MSI R9 290

483$

MSI GTX 780

560$

ASUS GTX 780

587$

ZOTAC GTX 780

560$

GIGABYTE GTX 780 but i kinda don't like gigabyte so i may say no

566$

 

And am gunna be running two monitors 1 23" 1080p and the other a 20" 1600X900

Which to get?

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R9 290 $483? I hope that is canada/AUS since it's only $399,99 on the US pcpartpicker for the Sapphire Tri-x R9 290 which is the best of the lineup.

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This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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i would choose the MSI R9 290, due to having similar performance at a considerably lower cost, where the saved money can be spent on getting better other parts if its a new build, or getting another upgrade if its already built.

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R9 290 $483? I hope that is canada/AUS since it's only $399,99 on the US pcpartpicker for the Sapphire Tri-x R9 290 which is the best of the lineup.

i live in a country where everything is Overpriced and i can't get anything shipped from Newegg,Amazon...etc so ya don't comment on the prices just tell me which one i should get and that will fine

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i would choose the MSI R9 290, due to having similar performance at a considerably lower cost, where the saved money can be spent on getting better other parts if its a new build, or getting another upgrade if its already built.

I have my eye on the 780's as they are cooler and have lower noises

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If it's possible to get the Sapphire Tri-x R9 290. If not possible I would get the MSI R9 290 or (if you want the perks of Nvidia) MSI GTX 780. MSI is a good brand for anything IMO.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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If it's possible to get the Sapphire Tri-x R9 290. If not possible I would get the MSI R9 290 or (if you want the perks of Nvidia) MSI GTX 780. MSI is a good brand for anything IMO.

mm i can get the Toxic 290 but the only prob is that my case won't fit a card that big :(

I was also thinking of getting the ASUS 780 for better cooling and lower noise as it also OCes better and has a backplate (incase i needed to oc)

but Meh i dk man

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mm i can get the Toxic 290

Tri-x isn't toxic, just in case you are getting those mixed up :D.

 

ASUS makes good cards yeah but all I hear is that they have shite customer service so I wouldn't pick ASUS quickly.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Tri-x isn't toxic, just in case you are getting those mixed up :D.

 

ASUS makes good cards yeah but all I hear is that they have shite customer service so I wouldn't pick ASUS quickly.

Kinda no difference they are both just BIG i can afford a Tri-X its also cheaper than all 780's here but am gettin the Zalman Z12 Plus because i couldn't find any case that has a removable HDD Cage

 

I hear that too but i dk the card looks sexy to be honest :P

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Kinda no difference they are both just BIG i can afford a Tri-X its also cheaper than all 780's here but am gettin the Zalman Z12 Plus because i couldn't find any case that has a removable HDD Cage

 

I hear that too but i dk the card looks sexy to be honest :P

Good customer service > sexyness of the card :D

 

The Tri-x is fantastic but 15mm too long :c

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Good customer service > sexyness of the card :D

 

The Tri-x is fantastic but 15mm too long :c

Okay then lets suppose that the Tri-X isn't available

and all the other 290's are available and the 780's too

Which one should i go with.

Oh and the 290's are all cheaper then all the 780's

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Okay then lets suppose that the Tri-X isn't available

and all the other 290's are available and the 780's too

Which one should i go with.

Oh and the 290's are all cheaper then all the 780's

MSI R9 290 or (it's supposedly an exact fit in the Z12 plus) Powercolor PCS+ R9 290.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Are you just getting the card just for gaming or also other applications  and what's your current system build?If you just want a card for gaming go with a GTX 770 or R9 290. But if you want a gtx 780 for cuda applications go with this one from asus. For comparison the gtx 770 is about 10%-30% more powerful than the last generation 680. What ever you do don't get Zotac or PNY anything.

 

Linus techtips review of 780

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNGWRIQoaLQ&index=30&list=PL8mG-RkN2uTzA74bsUm0jtijwyHfpxn5E

 

GTX 780  from Asus $479

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121779

 

GTX 770 from evga $313 with promo code EMCPBWH24

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130921&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL081214&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL081214-_-EMC-081214-Index-_-DesktopGraphicsVideoCards-_-14130921-L0C

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Are you just getting the card just for gaming or also other applications  and what's your current system build?If you just want a card for gaming go with a GTX 770 or R9 290. But if you want a gtx 780 for cuda applications go with this one from asus. For comparison the gtx 770 is about 10%-30% more powerful than the last generation 680. What ever you do don't get Zotac or PNY anything.

 

Linus techtips review of 780

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNGWRIQoaLQ&index=30&list=PL8mG-RkN2uTzA74bsUm0jtijwyHfpxn5E

 

GTX 780  from Asus $479

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121779

 

GTX 770 from evga $313 with promo code EMCPBWH24

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130921&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL081214&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL081214-_-EMC-081214-Index-_-DesktopGraphicsVideoCards-_-14130921-L0C

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A 660 slightly overclocked can get you 60 fps with setting turned all the way up in almost any game. What's your CPU and are you building a new system or upgrading an older one?

I5 4670K--4690K if found

8 GB ram

620W Seasonic PSU

Z87 or if i found a decent MSI or ASUS Z97 here i would get it

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 What ever you do don't get Zotac or PNY anything.

They are actually pretty good card manufacturers. 

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So really either will play all games at 60fps but I would go with the 780 there are more perks offer such as game stream with nvida shield, gpu boost 2.0,runs cooler,shadow play and cuda acceleration. The R90 290 runs real hot even with the msi cooler can get up to and over 95 degrees compared to the gtx 780 max temp of 60 degrees. what's your case cooling situation like? If you have poor airflow with in the case a reference 780 with a blower styled cooler will perform better than any other option.

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So really either will play all games at 60fps but I would go with the 780 there are more perks offer such as game stream with nvida shield, gpu boost 2.0,runs cooler,shadow play and cuda acceleration. The R90 290 runs real hot even with the msi cooler can get up to and over 95 degrees compared to the gtx 780 max temp of 60 degrees. what's your case cooling situation like? If you have poor airflow with in the case a reference 780 with a blower styled cooler will perform better than any other option.

Zalman Z12 PLUS i think it doesn't have that much of a cooling but it looks good :P

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If your CPU has a liquid cooler go with the ASUS 780 but if it's a heat sink and fan go with the stock 780 because you will get the best performance out of your card. Because that case does not appear to have good airflow and the extra out putted heat could damage components and make you card and cpu run into a thermal throttling problem which is were components run slower to effectively preserve them selves and your system might even shut down if your components get to hot. But your right your case looks awesome

 

Reference 780 $529

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130917

 

 An Alliterative is to get both a graphics card and liquid cooler for you CPU

 

ASUS 780 $479

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121779

  CORSAIR Hydro Series H55 Quiet Edition Water / Liquid CPU Cooler. 120mm  $65

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181029

 

TOTAL: $544

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With 2 monitors, I'd get the one with more VRAM. The 780 IIRC has 3 GB and the 290 has 4 GB.

 

On the other hand, the 780 is good at running well under high load. So actually I'm divided on this issue.

I get 60 frames at 1080p on a dual core APU. Ask me how.

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