Which non-ref R9 290/X?

Peddeh

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Nov 17, 2012
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Hello,

with the non-reference AMD R9 290/X cards landing, I really want one. Problem is, I can't decide which one.

Initially I was set on the MSI Gaming, but having heard it is lacking VRM sensors and serious throttling going on with it, I'm completely put off and the lack of reviews for it was only the start.

I want a card that's going to offer some overclocking headroom. I don't plan to go crazy on the clocks, I just want something that might offer the better reliability.

So, if it was you, which non-ref 290/X would you purchase and why?