Is it running cool compared to ASUS R9 290X DirectCU II /w OC?
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In response to S.Sadat's answer, in correction of the sound levels using the same review source's data: The Asus DC2 card is in fact over twice as loud as the Saphire Tri-X. 51.7 versus 48.2 Db at gaming load. Decibel ratings are a base10, logarithmic scale, not linear. As such, an increase of 10 Db is 10 times louder, an increase of 3 Db is twice as loud. The Math: (10^5.17) / (10^4.82) = 2.238 , the ASUS card under load is 2.238 times as loud as the Sapphire. As for the temperatures, the review stated was using a test-bench, and not a case. TomsHardware.com found the Saphire card to do FAR better under preliminary testing in a basic case. I highly recommend waiting for TomsHardware to finish their comparison of all three currently available aftermarket cards, under highly controlled conditions, before making a purchasing decision. TomsHardware.com takes great pride in being as scientific as possible in their approach to testing procedure, and is entirely up-front about every variable and tool used in their analysis.
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The Sapphire Tri-X is both quieter and cooler than the Asus DC2 card. Check out PcPer, they have both cards reviewed and compared.
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I would say much better. A friend bought a 7750 and took it back to get this card for just $30 more. He said it was a big improvement. I stay away from the Catalyst drivers, they seem buggy.
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Obviously if the packaging of the box says the GPU needed a specific amount of watts in order to perform and execute the demands of the owner then of course! The R9 290X is quite consuming in power so I suggest you get a 800 or 850 watt power supply in order for it to be sufficient enough so that you have no worries about power failures or any unwanted damages such as a dead GPU due to the causes of power failures. Anyways, I hope this answer helped you make the right choice. However, I also suggest that you get yourself the modular version in order to help in keeping the other components of the computer to be efficiently cooled and for the other components to last longer. Thanks for reading! Obviously if the packaging of the box says the GPU needed a specific amount of watts in order to perform and execute the demands of the owner then of course! The R9 290X is quite consuming in power so I suggest you get a 800 or 850 watt power supply in order for it to be sufficient enough so that you have no worries about power failures or any unwanted damages such as a dead GPU due to the causes of power failures. Anyways, I hope this answer helped you make the right choice. However, I also suggest that you get yourself the modular version in order to help in keeping the other components... » Read More Obviously if the packaging of the box says the GPU needed a specific amount of watts in order to perform and execute the demands of the owner then of course! The R9 290X is quite consuming in power so I suggest you get a 800 or 850 watt power supply in order for it to be sufficient enough so that you have no worries about power failures or any unwanted damages such as a dead GPU due to the causes of power failures. Anyways, I hope this answer helped you make the right choice. However, I also suggest that you get yourself the modular version in order to help in keeping the other components of the computer to be efficiently cooled and for the other components to last longer. Thanks for reading! « Show Less
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The heat sink/fan caused me some trouble. I'd reckon you consider the Sapphire Radeon 7750 LPF as it is a proper Low profile card ad noticeably more powerful.
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Not really, only thing I know of is the signature being an open case cooling system doesn't push the hot air out the rear of the machine as well as the super clocked model. So your internal case temp may play a bigger role in your gpu's temp, both of mine run very cool even when pushed hard on a high res display. You cant go wrong either way though. SLI either model of card and your good to go.
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Yes, overclocks great;update BIOS version if possible,always best to have latest drivers.
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Yes, I have a 290X & 7950 running on this unit with 7+ inches of extra cable on both PCI-e power cable leads. This Unit has been running 24/7 on full load for weeks!
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This unit is fan cooled just like most units. Performance is acceptable for a mid-tier graphics card.
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Not at all. It uses PCI 2.1 so make sure your motherboard provides that. It runs super cool!
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Yeah, it handles it pretty well. I'm running an FX 8320 at 4.55GHz rock solid. I could go higher, but my Hyper 212 Evo can't handle the heat. As for GPU OCing, that's gonna depend on the GPU, and how much juice your power supply can get to it.
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I ran it with a 300w and it ran fine. However, for the price, there are better cards you can get, like the 7750 and 7770 that aren't very expensive, but perform very well.
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Im sure the 290x is better than the 780, it has more horsepower too. the 780ti might be slightly better, but for way more money for a few fps that wont mater. So yeah between those two, id say the SAPHIRE r9 290x is better, the reference card sucks lol.
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I suppose it depends on what you're planning to do. I bought the Sapphire Radeon Vapor-X HD 7770 GHZ OC because I do a lot of gaming. The problem is it takes up two slots, one for the card and one for the vent, so I'm down one PCI slot. I run in mid-to-high quality on FPS games and total HQ for my simulators with the Vapor X.
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No, it's not. But it runs relatively cool. Even while playing Skrim or Bioshock: Infinite maxed out.
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It depends upon the game, but overclocked it is close to equal in most, but better than the Ti in FPS for a number of games as well. It depends upon the game and what resolution you are playing at. The extra VRAM on this card vs a Ti gives it an edge at higher res. Also, if you are considering a multi card setup in the future, this card in crossfire actually outpaces the Ti in SLI across pretty much everything at high res. Check out Hardocp's review on the topic if interested. Here: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/08/01/sapphire_vaporx_r9_290x_trix_oc_video_card_review/10#.VAONvvldWzw and A game specific review can be found here: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/08/18/watch_dogs_performance_image_quality_review/15#.VAOO1PldWzw
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I run a GTX 690, (dual 680s) with the 860W model. so as the others say, probably overkill, infact, may lose efficiency if you don't run in the sweet spot.
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Only if you are a "hardcore" overclocker. (Or interested in OC'ing now or anywhere down the line) Both cards are really great but both only truly shine when OC'ed.