need help deciding on best option

[roop182]

Ok I currently have a single 290x twin frozr 4g, and I'm looking to move from 1080p. Heres the questions. Should i pick up a 295x and run it in trifire and get a 4k monitor, or pick up another twin frozr and do 1440p at 120? If option 2 my motherboard does have a space in between the cards and my case is a nzxt 820. Would i need to be concerned with heat on those two cards and need to put them on water?

[msvelev]

...Would i need to be concerned with heat on those two cards and need to put them on water?

I think all 295x2 are water cooled. Someone second this?

 

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[dragoon20005]

the main question is thou

 

what CPU and mobo do you have?

 

@roop182

[roop182]

Yes all 295x are hybrid cooled. I was refering to 290x crossfire, since they run hot. The CPU is a i7 4770k oc to 4.5, the mono is an Asus maximum hero z97.

[roop182]

If i went the 295x with the 290x in trifire. The only option i could see would be 4k, but is it even that good right now?

[dragoon20005]

If i went the 295x with the 290x in trifire. The only option i could see would be 4k, but is it even that good right now?

the 290X will struggle with 4K even with 3 GPUs

 

the fps range at 4K maxed out is hovering at 30-40 fps

 

FreeSync like G-Sync will reduce the stutter or tearing occurrence 

 

June is a few month away

 

i say wait and see how the 390X performs before buying

[Fate]

the 290X will struggle with 4K even with 3 GPUs

 

the fps range at 4K maxed out is hovering at 30-40 fps

 

FreeSync like G-Sync will reduce the stutter or tearing occurrence 

 

June is a few month away

 

i say wait and see how the 390X performs before buying

3x 290x won't struggle at 4k... Maybe with 8x MSAA on the most demanding games, but more than 2x MSAA is redundant imo. 

@roop182 I'd say if you really want 144Hz go 1440p, if not, go 4k. I have 4k and think it's one of the best things you can do to increase the overall gaming experience. 

About the heat, it shouldn't be too much of an issue as long as you have that 295x2 radiator taking a lot of the heat out of your case and you have very good ventilation.

[roop182]

Well my new concern would be my PSU for the 295x and 290x tri fire. I have a corsair 1kw gold. And those cards draw a little over 1k from what I read.

[dragoon20005]

Well my new concern would be my PSU for the 295x and 290x tri fire. I have a corsair 1kw gold. And those cards draw a little over 1k from what I read.

single 290X will draw up to 300Watts under normal situation

 

R9 295x2 draw up to 470 watts or 500 watts 

 

so you actually need 800 watts for the GPU alone

 

your 12 volt rail should provide that crazy amount of power to be on the safe side

 

otherwise you will need a new PSU

[dragoon20005]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-295x2-review-benchmark-performance,3799-14.html

 

power draw for the 295x2

[roop182]

http://m.hardocp.com/article/2014/05/13/amd_radeon_r9_295x2_xfx_290x_dd_trifire_review/9#.VQK6g5EpDJs

That was one of the only tri fire reviews I could find.

[dragoon20005]

http://m.hardocp.com/article/2014/05/13/amd_radeon_r9_295x2_xfx_290x_dd_trifire_review/9#.VQK6g5EpDJs

That was one of the only tri fire reviews I could find.

that is measuring total system power draw

[roop182]

Honestly I have no idea why I thought that the gpus pulled that on their own. I think mine would pull probably around the same, so I will probably have to go with just the 2 290x

[roop182]

Well would the 1000 war be enough for a big rig, or will I need to pick up another one with more juice? So sorry many questions this one was my 2nd build.

[Fate]

Well would the 1000 war be enough for a big rig, or will I need to pick up another one with more juice? So sorry many questions this one was my 2nd build.

Would probably work with the 3 way crossfire setup, but it would be very close. I'd recommend just doing two-way crossfire as it should be fine for most things as long as you don't plan on completely maxing out the newest AAA titles at 4k 60+ fps.

[roop182]

Well if I I did the crossfire setup I would just do 1440p. My only concern was the heat but I think I have enough airflow. The single 290x under a full hits 78 fans on auto.

[Fate]

Well if I I did the crossfire setup I would just do 1440p. My only concern was the heat but I think I have enough airflow. The single 290x under a full hits 78 fans on auto.

AMD says even at 95c they're fine, but I don't like my 290 to go above ~85. If you get another it'll definitely go up, but you could consider getting a kraken G10 and H50 for the top card if you wanted. 

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[roop182]

Well I do have a loop to my CPU, and debated on if i do the crossfire route to go ahead and put them on water, but for blocks and water bridge would be another 250+.

[roop182]

AMD says even at 95c they're fine, but I don't like my 290 to go above ~85. If you get another it'll definitely go up, but you could consider getting a kraken G10 and H50 for the top card if you wanted.

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Thanks for advice on quotes.

[R_Golden]

4k is not worth, it does look better but the performance is bad and so is the scaling (the biggest issue) I think there is no reason to get 4k over 1440p at this moment unless you want to burn money.

[roop182]

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=24-014-451

Pretty excited for it.