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MSI Lightning VS Sapphire Tri-X 290X

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I am choosing between a Lightning and a Tri-X to crossfire with my current 290X. The difference is exactly 60 dollars and I am wondering if the lightning is worth it. BTW the lightning also has a backplate.

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If you ever plan on watercooling the lightning, it'll walk all over the tri-x.

Also the lightning will run cooler and should overclock better on the "stock" cooler. It's also a bit quieter most likely.

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If you ever plan on watercooling the lightning, it'll walk all over the tri-x.

Also the lightning will run cooler and should overclock better on the "stock" cooler. It's also a bit quieter most likely.

At the moment im not planning on watercooling. I will also have to wait with overcloking as my reference 290x probably would overheat.

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Sapphire tri-x is the best value for money, best performing is the vapour x. You can't go wrong with sapphire. 

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LIGHTNINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

 

It is a MUCH better card. Ask @Vexzarium he owns one and he claims it outperforms every 970 that challenges it.

 

Also, it's $830 in Australia. ($610 USD) so that's pretty self explanatory... 

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Sapphire tri-x is the best value for money, best performing is the vapour x. You can't go wrong with sapphire.

Why do you think the vapor x is the best? The lightning is binned and built better.

(just curious, not trying to start a fight or anything)

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I am choosing between a Lightning and a Tri-X to crossfire with my current 290X. The difference is exactly 60 dollars and I am wondering if the lightning is worth it. BTW the lightning also has a backplate.

 

The MSI Lightning will overclock like no tomorrow from seeing others overclocks it does very well if you are into that.

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Thanks for the replies guys. I have decided im going with the lightning.

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There's only two 290Xs worth buying imo.

 

The MSI lightning and the Sapphire Vapor-X.

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Thanks for the replies guys. I have decided im going with the lightning.

Awesome choice, you will not regret it. This thing runs cool & quiet. Mine averages around 55-60c max while gaming. That is with a light OC on it, +25 Power/1100mhz/6000mhz.

 

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