which r9 280x to buy and why? matrix or toxic?

DivertoR · Oct 21, 2013

hello everyone.

im in a dilemma here choosing the best 280x i can in the right money.
so im writing this thread so people with more knowledge in this matter can help me.
im between these 2 cards:
1)http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/OffersOfProduct/4095087_-matrix-r9280x-p-3gd5-3072mb-asus.html
2)http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/OffersOfProduct/4097754_-radeon-r9-280x-toxic-3072mb-gddr5-sapphire.html

which one should i choose and why, if there is any other card better than these in the same amount of money im willing to take a look? any help will be appreciated.

redeemer · Oct 21, 2013

Sapphire Radeon R9 280X Toxic no doubt, from reviews it overclocks very well almost reaching GTX 780 performance.

DivertoR · Oct 21, 2013

almost reaching GTX 780 performance.? really? it does overclock with stock cooling and reaches 780?? that will be super cool itc comes out to be true...!!!

corvetteguy1994 · Oct 21, 2013

DivertoR :

Tahiti XT is a massive overclocker. i have mine at 1200/1500 but benching i've hit 1315/1800 stable but i need another rad lol

DivertoR · Oct 21, 2013

well i dont have a custom wc and im not willing to get into that trouble for it... so i would use stock gpu cooling and case cooling to drive heat away...

corvetteguy1994 · Oct 21, 2013

DivertoR :

Trouble? it's fun dude you just need to know what your doing and use the right fluid like non conductive so if it does leak theres no chance of damage hapening. this is my second extreme watercooling build and ive only had one leak happen and that was from a bad 45 degree angle fitting and coolant got on my cards but good'ol phobya coolant is non conductive so no damage happened

redeemer · Oct 21, 2013

corvetteguy1994 :

Its amazing that the 7970 is like two years old and still kick ass, talk about longevity man!

corvetteguy1994 · Oct 21, 2013

redeemer :

You're telling me on the 3dmark hall of fame theres a japanese dude that OC'd 4 7970's to 1400/2000 beating a few quad titan setups. if the 290x is the same kind of monster i will consider another crossfire setup.

DivertoR · Oct 22, 2013

you should suggest me a gpu not a cooling system. thank you anyway.

Cribbs · Oct 22, 2013

DivertoR :

Depends on what you want, the toxic is a 2 slot design and the matrix is a 3 slot design, which is significantly larger, I've also heard that the toxic is voltage locked, significantly limiting any further overclocking, whereas the matrix isn't voltage locked.

Asus coolers are also very reliable and quiet, but when it comes down to it, it really is about preference.

DivertoR · Oct 22, 2013

so matrix is my new card

caj · Oct 22, 2013

i suggest the vapor x for passive cooling. however the toxic in my opinion a good choice too.

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