Which AMD R9 280X is better?
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teh camper
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the toxic is factory overclocked higher than the vapor x. if you're worried about the noise, imo both r9 280x are quite loud. some people consider it noisy, some are okay with it.
envy14tpe
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Toxic is very loud. It is the fastest of all 280x but I would advise against it cuz of noise. Just get the Vapor-X instead. Did you consider the Dual-X R9 280x? I went that route cuz it was cheaper and quieter, and games won't really be able to tell the difference.
Here is info on Vapor-X noise:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7406/the-sapphire-r9-280x-toxic-review/4
Here is info on Vapor-X noise:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7406/the-sapphire-r9-280x-toxic-review/4
photonboy
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There are actually a couple different versions of Toxic and Vapor-X Sapphire cards.
Also the VALUE of the R9-280X cards varies. Sapphire has a "Dual-X" version that is $300USD and a Vapor-X that is $480.
If the TOXIC version is reasonably priced for value, go ahead and get it.
Also the VALUE of the R9-280X cards varies. Sapphire has a "Dual-X" version that is $300USD and a Vapor-X that is $480.
If the TOXIC version is reasonably priced for value, go ahead and get it.
envy14tpe
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You won't regret the Dual-X. For the price it is excellent. I was able to overclock the Core to 1100MHz and Memory to 6200MHz on a very low end Z77 mobo. Also, the Dual-X will easily max out BF4 on Ultra.
Some advice. Don't use the Sapphire software for overclocking. Any GPU software will work. I use MSI Afterburner and I can set a nice fan profile that allows for good cooling with acceptable fan speeds.
Some advice. Don't use the Sapphire software for overclocking. Any GPU software will work. I use MSI Afterburner and I can set a nice fan profile that allows for good cooling with acceptable fan speeds.
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