R9 290x reference or wait for custom cooler models?

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houldendub
I'd say wait for custom cooling. Those reference coolers, while nice lookin', are loud and leave the card stupidly hot.

The card has a threshold of 95c, and when (not "if", unfortunately with these cards) it hits that threshold, it'll start dialing back on clock speeds, meaning you won't get as good performance.

Not ideal for such an expensive card. As I say, I'd recommend waiting for custom coolers, the cards in general will be much better made anyway.
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I'd say wait for custom cooling. Those reference coolers, while nice lookin', are loud and leave the card stupidly hot.

The card has a threshold of 95c, and when (not "if", unfortunately with these cards) it hits that threshold, it'll start dialing back on clock speeds, meaning you won't get as good performance.

Not ideal for such an expensive card. As I say, I'd recommend waiting for custom coolers, the cards in general will be much better made anyway.
 
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I will be waiting on the non reference boards to come out. I will probably pick up either an Asus DirectCU II, Sapphire Vapor X or HIS IceQ. As those seem to be the best coolers as far as performance and noise.
 
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While I personally didn't wait, I would recommend you do. With the stock card, your case cooling isn't going to count for diddly squat.

...Which is why I spent an extra $100 on a compatible non-stock cooler that I can install myself.

Look, it was either buy the card now or run on intel graphics for two whole months.
 
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