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I have the opportunity now to either buy a 290 or a 290x, is there really that big of a difference? I live in Norway and both the 290 and the 290x still sells for about 3100 to 3800kr new (~410-500$). I got an amazing deal with the 290 Tri-X for only 900kr (~120$, used), while I have found a 290x XFX (used) for 1600kr (~210$). I was thinking about using 1500-1600kr (~200$) on the gpu anyways, but the 290 is such a good deal, what do you guys think? Which one would be the smarter choice, save a little money and go for the 290 or go all in for the 290x?

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10-15% difference I think, but not worth almost 100% increase in price

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Get the 290 tri-x, amazing price, definitely go for it.

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The difference is about 10%. I'd get the r9 290 tri-x, cheaper and most likely with the better cooler.

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The difference is about 10%. I'd get the r9 290 tri-x, cheaper and most likely with the better cooler.

 

Get the 290 tri-x, amazing price, definitely go for it.

 

10-15% difference I think, but not worth almost 100% increase in price

 

I checked up a little closer now, the 290x is XFX, so I guess it does not have stock cooler

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I checked up a little closer now, the 290x is XFX, so I guess it does not have stock cooler

 

But it seems all of you are agreeing on the 290 Tri-X

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I checked up a little closer now, the 290x is XFX, so I guess it does not have stock cooler

 

the tri-x is still a superior cooler, with that price you can't go wrong ^^

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How about the 290 and 970?

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10-15% difference I think, but not worth almost 100% increase in price

 

the tri-x is still a superior cooler, with that price you can't go wrong ^^

 

Get the 290 tri-x, amazing price, definitely go for it.

 

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How about the 290 and 970?

What do you mean?

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I would want the Gtx 970, but the price is a little too high for me

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What do you mean?

In the US the two prices between 290X and 970 are pretty close. So I'm wondering which is better, 290X, 290, or 970?

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In the US the two prices between 290X and 970 are pretty close. So I'm wondering which is better, 290X, 290, or 970?

 

The reason I am even considering the 290 and the 290x is because they are cheap when bought used

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