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Hey, the question is simple! Which R9 290X is the BEST, in PERFORMANCE and FPS wise!

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Sapphire Vapor X

This, hence why it's the most expensive.

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Sapphire Vapor X

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/08/01/sapphire_vaporx_r9_290x_trix_oc_video_card_review/5#.U_KEyvldWSo

 

This one, right? Also I heard the Logo lights up according to heat? :o

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Sapphire Vapor X

Also, will a SuperFlower 550W GOLD 80+ PSU be enough for this GPU combined with an i7-4790K?

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Also, will a SuperFlower 550W GOLD 80+ PSU be enough for this GPU combined with an i7-4790K?

I would definately recommend 750W, or if you want to XFire later 850.

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The vapor-x is the best, I just wanted to say that the R9 290 offers better value at the moment with very close performance.

I will go with this as I need a longer lasting system, but according to you will a 550W GOLD PSU be enough?

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I will go with this as I need a longer lasting system, but according to you will a 550W GOLD PSU be enough?

 

I'd say go for at least 600 to be safe, but if you already have the psu then it costs you nothing to try ^^ if everything works fine there's no reason to upgrade it. As for the performance difference, it's really just about 2-3 fps, it won't really last you any longer than a 290.

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When buying a PSU, all you need to worry about is the GPU. You don't have to take the CPU into consideration. All of your big name high quality PSUs can handle any CPU at any wattage. The reason why you need to take your GPU into consideration is because not everyone uses a GPU so not all PSUs are made to handle a GPU.

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I will go with this as I need a longer lasting system, but according to you will a 550W GOLD PSU be enough?

 

What is the model of the power supply?

 

The Powercolor R9 290/x PCS+ is also very good. It gets better temps from what i've seen.

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The link is to a german site, but if you scroll down to the performance chart you'll see the vapor-x kills it (clocked highest so not a surprise)

http://www.computerbase.de/2014-05/amd-radeon-r9-290-290x-roundup-test/2/

 

but on this page for temps the pcs+ is the coolest

http://www.computerbase.de/2014-05/amd-radeon-r9-290-290x-roundup-test/3/

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MSI lightning 290x...

 

But the Vapour-X is the best one to go for if you'd rather not throw away money. Other, cheaper good options are the Tri-X and PCS+

Definitely the lightning for raw power. BUT, it's really not worth it imo. It performs better than a 780 when you put a nice overclock on it, but it also is more expensive than a 780...

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Definitely the lightning for raw power. BUT, it's really not worth it imo. It performs better than a 780 when you put a nice overclock on it, but it also is more expensive than a 780...

Any 290x outperforms a 780 and here costs slightly more than one. 290 is best choice here :P

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What is the model of the power supply?

 

The Powercolor R9 290/x PCS+ is also very good. It gets better temps from what i've seen.

SuperFlower 550W Gold. I will probably spend £25 extra to get a SuperFlower 650W Fully Modular Gold

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Sapphire Vapor X or the Powercolor PCS. Theirs a good review floating on the internet that compares 6-8 of the main r9 290/290x. You should check it out.

Where could I find that sepcific one?

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