ASUS R9 280X vs Gigabyte R9 280X - Looking for input on price difference

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ASUS MATRIX R9 280X http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121805

6 Video Ports
2 Fans
$350
'New'
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Gigabyte WINDFORCE R9 280X http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125475

4 Video Ports
3 Fans
$300
'Old'


They both clock to 1100Mhz
They are both 3GB
They are both PCI Express 3.0

is the ASUS MATRIX worth the extra $50? (i'm thinking yes, but wanting some input)

The card will be used for rendering/gaming (viewport is GPU based)
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Ppfw
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Ppfw/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Ppfw/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($184.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($356.30 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1006.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-16 21:33 EDT-0400)
 
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I think the OC potential for the Asus is higher, and like the cooling design better, but am anxiously waiting to get my hands on one, know a couple guys that have already used them and said they are great
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super--it also has more video ports, which is a plus for me : )


Thanks

 
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According to HardOCP, the Gigabyte Windforce (Triple Fan) and the ASUS Matrix are the best HD 7970s ever released. I'm sure the same could be said for the R9-780Xs since they're the same cards. I chose the Gigabyte because I got it for $300 (-$30 mail-in-rebate) which was an absolute steal when you factor in the 3 games bundle from AMD. Here are the HardOCP reviews of the two cards:
Gigabyte Windforce Radeon HD 7970 OC 3GB Review:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/02/08/gigabyte_radeon_hd_7970_oc_video_card_review/1#.Ul8_TxCKp2M
ASUS MATRIX HD 7970 Platinum Video Card Review:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/10/16/asus_matrix_hd_7970_platinum_video_card_review/1#.Ul9HShCKp2M

These are the only two HD 7xxx cards that I know of that got gold awards from HardOCP because they are VERY nVidia-centric. That means that both these cards are phenomenal. I would take the Gigabyte just because it's $50 cheaper and will overclock to 1305MHz. I can tell you from my own experience that the Gigabyte Windforce is VERY quiet and very cool. It is currently running at 38C with only 25% fan speed at 1100MHz. Nobody can say that this cooling setup is anything less than stellar. :D
 
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ASUS MATRIX just sold out T_T
 
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