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SAPPHIRE RADEON R9 280X 3GB instead of Asus Radeon R9 280X ?

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November 19, 2013 8:46:07 AM

Hi guys,

I'm currently working on a new computer, I'm about to build the following computer (see end of my message).

The problem is that my supplier is unable to find an "Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB", and offers me instead a "SAPPHIRE RADEON R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 OC DUAL-X".

So my questions are, knowing that I will not overclock:
Is it change ok?
Would you recommend another card?


CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)

Thanks for your answers!

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November 19, 2013 8:56:30 AM

It's an okay change. The Asus card may have a slightly better cooler and run at higher clocks (depending on which model it is).
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November 19, 2013 10:46:15 AM

The XFX R9 280X is not that good. It's slightly slower than the Sapphire card. I like the design though.
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