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[Newegg, worldwide] R9 290 discount

HoiDaniel

That's why I mentioned open box.  Didn't want to trash the card itself.  It didn't run hot on the core, the vrm smoldered and caught fire

 

Hmmm idk then thats weird. My card has zero issues on anything at all. How long after did this happen?

 

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Hmmm idk then thats weird. My card has zero issues on anything at all. How long after did this happen?

 

3 days.

Intel Core I7-4790K 4.5GHz 1.225V, NZXT Kraken x60 AIO Cooler, EVGA Z97 FTW Board, Kingston Fury 2x8GB DDR3 1600Mhz Ram, EVGA GTX 980 TI SC+ ACX GPU, Corsair Air 540 Case w/ 3x120MM & 3x140MM Cougar Red LED Fans, EVGA G1 650W 80+ Gold PSU, Crucial MX100 512GB SSD, Samsung UD590 4k 60Hz Monitor

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3 days.

 

Yah idk maybe just a very bad unit and Newegg being Newegg. 

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How good is this card? The ratings are pretty horrible.

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