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They perform similarly. If the 290x doesn't end up making your psu cost that much more if at all, go for it.

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So @Arkaney found an amazing drop in price for the windforce R9 290X. $399 (AUD) to be precise. And I wanted to ask the community if it would be good to buy this? It's not second hand or anything.

 

OR should I stick with my G1 Gaming 970? I would love to save all the extra cash seeing the 290X and the 970 have pretty similar performance. I do know the 290X makes more heat, but I'd still like to save the money.

 

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So @Arkaney found an amazing drop in price for the windforce R9 290X. $399 (AUD) to be precise. And I wanted to ask the community if it would be good to buy this? It's not second hand or anything.

 

OR should I stick with my G1 Gaming 970? I would love to save all the extra cash seeing the 290X and the 970 have pretty similar performance. I do know the 290X makes more heat, but I'd still like to save the money.

 

NO AMD AND NVIDIA WARS HERE PLEASE. YOU ESPECIALLY @Vexzarium

Wait where you getting it? im interested lol 

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Wait where you getting it? im interested lol 

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They perform similarly. If the 290x doesn't end up making your psu cost that much more if at all, go for it.

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They perform similarly. If the 290x doesn't end up making your psu cost that much more if at all, go for it.

I do have a 750w PSU, I think it will be fine. What about when I want to go with XFire in the future?

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I do have a 750w PSU, I think it will be fine. What about when I want to go with XFire in the future?

If you're referring to the psu in your sig, you should be fine as long as you don't heavily oc.

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If you're referring to the psu in your sig, you should be fine as long as you don't heavily oc.

I am referring to the PSU in my sig. What would a good overclock be without overdoing it? Should I overclock at all?

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290X all the way m8

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290X all the way m8

m8 you have the most expensive 290X available.

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m8 you have the most expensive 290X available.

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So @Arkaney found an amazing drop in price for the windforce R9 290X. $399 (AUD) to be precise. And I wanted to ask the community if it would be good to buy this? It's not second hand or anything.

 

OR should I stick with my G1 Gaming 970? I would love to save all the extra cash seeing the 290X and the 970 have pretty similar performance. I do know the 290X makes more heat, but I'd still like to save the money.

 

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Wait you already have G1 gaming 970 smh. Why would you want to get rid of that?

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I am referring to the PSU in my sig. What would a good overclock be without overdoing it? Should I overclock at all?

It depends on your individual chip.

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Wait you already have G1 gaming 970 smh. Why would you want to get rid of that?

I don't have it. Jeez, I don't even have a desktop! I use an alright Laptop. I'm still modifying my part list.

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It depends on your individual chip.

Of course. Is the current clock speed alright though? I've only ever owned cards with high clock speeds. 

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Of course. Is the current clock speed alright though? I've only ever owned cards with high clock speeds. 

Factory oc's should be fine.

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Factory oc's should be fine.

Sweet. Thanks for the advice.

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I don't have it. Jeez, I don't even have a desktop! I use an alright Laptop. I'm still modifying my part list.

You made it sound like you already have one. Go with the AMD windforce R9 290X. You will need a bigger psu if you want to crossfire and oc those cards. One card can peak to 375w and two would be around 675w or higher depending on oc.

 

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7930/the-amd-radeon-r9-295x2-review/17

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7457/the-radeon-r9-290x-review/19

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You made it sound like you already have one. Go with the AMD windforce R9 290X. You will need a bigger psu if you want to crossfire and oc those cards. One card can peak to 375w and two would be around 675w or higher depending on oc.

 

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7930/the-amd-radeon-r9-295x2-review/17

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7457/the-radeon-r9-290x-review/19

Thanks for recommending the card I already have chosen. I'm not overclocking, which you would know because you read the whole thread right? Oh wait....

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Thanks for recommending the card I already have chosen. I'm not overclocking, which you would know because you read the whole thread right? Oh wait....

That's without overclock if you read my post.

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That's without overclock if you read my post.

The overclocked version is the same price. Thanks for the recommendation though.

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I do have a 750w PSU, I think it will be fine. What about when I want to go with XFire in the future?

see below.

 

The overclocked version is the same price. Thanks for the recommendation though.

Just letting you know the cards is 675w in crossfire without oc. They recommend an 850w psu if ever decide to go crossfire.

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Yeah, is there a good 850w PSU that won't break my wallet's heart?

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Yeah, is there a good 850w PSU that won't break my wallet's heart?

I will be selling my modular Corsair AX850w psu soon. I'm upgrading to a 1000w psu just to be safe. How much you looking to spend?

 

I would go with EVGA when you get the money and sell your 750w.

 

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr

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I will be selling my modular Corsair AX850w psu soon. I'm upgrading to a 1000w psu just to be safe. How much you looking to spend?

 

I would go with EVGA when you get the money and sell your 750w.

 

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr

Fully modular? I would love to buy the 800W of of you. How much are you selling it for? How long did you have it for? What condition would you say it is in? When telling me what prices keep in mind I'm in Australia (AUD)

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Fully modular? I would love to buy the 800W of of you. How much are you selling it for? How long did you have it for? What condition would you say it is in? When telling me what prices keep in mind I'm in Australia (AUD)

I forgot your in Australia. Yes, its fully modular. How much is it too ship from United States to Australia? I've had it since July 2012. I would say its in excellent condition because I clean my case a lot. I don't move the case unless I am cleaning it. Power supply has a 7 year warranty on it. It would cost me $24.75 just to send it to you. :( Might not be worth it to sell it :(.

http://ircalc.usps.com/MailServices.aspx?country=10013&m=13&dpb=0&mdt=2015/04/27%2008:00&mt=13&dok=XX&dvi=100

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139015

 

Edit: I still have the box and all the cables and guides that came with it.

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