Crossfire Asus R9-280x DCUII V2 TOP PSU Solution.?

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Anthony Zeng

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the build im looking at will also have i5-4570, 120gb ssd, 1tb hdd.
I was originally looking at this evga powersupply: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX47436
but i dont' think it'll support 2 r9-280x is there any psu that will run the crossfire at around the same price?
I live in Canada so solutions need to be in CAD. By budget is $1300 give or take $10
 
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SSD improves general desktop performance and game/map loading that is stored there. It does not affect general gaming performance

Well to get SLI/Crossfire you should look at the H87 boards, though I would recommend a Z87 board anyway, since it isn't much more, but then you might as well get the overclocking CPU.

$1300 Canadian with crossfire 280x might be a bit much to ask, you really would have to sacrifice either the drives, or go AMD on the CPU and motherboard.

$1392 with an OS and a basic case.

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/24sma
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/24sma/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/24sma/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core...
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Hey thanks for the suggestion, on that note do you know how mail in rebates work? like what do they pay you with?
 
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It depends on what the fine print for the rebate says. For example, I got a $20 debit card from Sapphire when I got a rebate on my 6950
 
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I have 2x Sapphire R9 280x Toxics run in crossfire with a rosewill lightning 1000w psu, with a 9370 power drain of a cpu, and a cooler master eisberg prestige 240l prestige, and 10 fans running at full power.

 
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Actually it seems i won't be able to crossfire with my mobo selection, i think i might sacrifice the ssd. what are your thoughts on ssd's is it necessary or should i put it off for now
 
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SSD improves general desktop performance and game/map loading that is stored there. It does not affect general gaming performance

Well to get SLI/Crossfire you should look at the H87 boards, though I would recommend a Z87 board anyway, since it isn't much more, but then you might as well get the overclocking CPU.

$1300 Canadian with crossfire 280x might be a bit much to ask, you really would have to sacrifice either the drives, or go AMD on the CPU and motherboard.

$1392 with an OS and a basic case.

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/24sma
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/24sma/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/24sma/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($110.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($85.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($299.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($299.99 @ NCIX)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.00 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1392.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-18 17:42 EST-0500)
 
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The second 280x wont be included in the $1300 that'll be for down the road.

Also, since i was planning on only having windows and skype on the ssd would i have seen any real speed changes in my games?

 
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Anthony Zeng

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Thanks for the help, I think im gonna hold off on the SSD and keep it as an upgrade later on. I've never had one before so surely I cant miss it. I also took most of your advice on the build itself except I had to change some prices and based off prices and availability in canada.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/24wc5

Do you know how mail in rebates work? If you're Canadian do you know what memory express holiday prices are like?
 
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Look like great choices.

As mentioned before, rebates vary from vendor to vendor. I actively avoid them because I don't like the delay. Generally you have to register each product, which means giving these companies all your information. You either physically mail in the UPC code from the box, or a registration card, or do it online. It can take several weeks to get the rebate, and you will either get a check, gift card (usually only store credit, so not that useful on big ticket items), or debit card.

Instant rebates and combos are much more satisfying in my opinion.
 
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