Hello everyone. My Birthday is just around the corner, and I am looking to buy the R9 295X2 Radeon card. I know nothing about computers, I just like having one that can play games on max settings at 1080p. My current monitor is a BENQ 120hz 27 inch and I love it. I am currently using a radeon 7970 3 gig card overclocked edition, but I want to upgrade. I want to have a graphics card that can easily support 1440p resolution when I upgrade my monitor in the near future. I was wondering is it worth buying the R9 295X2? I was thinking that or 2 780ti's Nvidia SLI. I only have a Corsair 850 wat HX professional series power supply, and I don't really want to have to buy another power supply if I don't need to. My computer is your standard PC with no fancy extras. I have 1 SSD and 3 hard drives. I also use noctua NH-U14S CPU Cooler. Anyway I am worried if I go out and buy the Radeon 295X2 or 2 780ti's I wont have the right connectors, but I should. Anyway would love some feedback from more intelligent people please. Thank you so much for reading. Take care!
Hey Everyone Looking To Purchasing The R9 295X2
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Yes, AMD has locked users out of the fan controls on the 295x2.
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Also what is the best program to use while recording games? I want to do a Crysis 3 video. Thank you. 
Shadowplay.
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The R9 295x2 is a big card and has the added space problem of the water cooler it comes with
Also, seeing as it's water cooled, it pumps out a lot of heat, would be looking to make sure as well as having plenty space, you have lots of good air flow
If you don't want to upgrade your PSU, then 780ti's in sli wouldn't work, as your psu only supports sli for up to the 770's
see -> http://www.geforce.co.uk/Active/en_US/en_US/pdf/PSU.pdf
Also, seeing as it's water cooled, it pumps out a lot of heat, would be looking to make sure as well as having plenty space, you have lots of good air flow
If you don't want to upgrade your PSU, then 780ti's in sli wouldn't work, as your psu only supports sli for up to the 770's
see -> http://www.geforce.co.uk/Active/en_US/en_US/pdf/PSU.pdf
Hello blockhead78. Thank you for your reply. I am currently only using 1 graphics card. I am using the Radeon 7970 3 gig overclocked edition card. My motherboard is a Gigabyte Sniper LGA1150 which supports 4 way SLI. I have plenty of room since there are 3 spare sockets for other GPU's. I am thinking room will not be a problem.
http://imgur.com/zMcZTzU That is a safe link and would LOVE it if people could view it. That is the exact same case I am using. I don't want to buy this card and have problems. I really appreciate everyone's assistance. Thank you!
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sorry, when I meant space I meant the depth of your PC case
The R9 295X2 needs quite a deep case due to the water cooling tubes coming out from the side of the card.
Personally, for the money I think the EVGA GeForce TITAN Black SuperClock Edition is better value for money.
My friend just got his hands on one as he does a lot of 3D rendering.
The performance from that card is blisteringly good for workbench applications and gaming
alternatively, you could save a heap of money and just xfire another 7970
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Your best play is to get one GTX 780 Ti. Then get your new higher resolution monitor, then get your second GTX 780 Ti.
850 watts is going to be at the bare minimum for a 295x2. Guru3d recommends 850-1000 watts.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/amd_radeon_r9_295x2_review,12.html
The GTX 780 Ti in SLI, on the other hand, will do very well with 850 watts. Guru3d only recommends 800 watts for those.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/amd_radeon_r9_295x2_review,12.html
At 1080p, the 295x2 is only going to be about 18% faster than a single GTX 780 Ti. At 2560x1600, that advantage is still only 33%. Not really worth the extra cost.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/R9_295_X2/24.html
Basically, the 295x2 was made for much higher resolutions and multi-monitor setups. It uses a lot of power and is very inefficient at normal resolutions. In addition to that, it also has some flaws that include coil whine and the usual poor driver support that goes with all Crossfire setups.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/R9_295_X2/30.html
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"Also, at lower resolutions, 2560x1600 and below, scaling is slim in general, and I would not recommend the R9 295X2 or any other multi-GPU solution for those setups. A powerful single-GPU solution, like NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 780 Ti or Titan, will definitely do better at 2560x1600 while being more cost efficient."
"Another surprise is that the card still produces some coil noise (listen for the chirping noises in our thermal imaging video). While less pronounced than with the HD 7990, it is still there. After all the HD 7990 drama, I expected AMD to make absolutely certain it wouldn't happen again. Depending on the situation (FPS, game, and load), coil nose also changes in both volume and frequency, which, at times, makes it incredibly distracting and very difficult to ignore. I find the R9 295X2's acoustic footprint higher than what would be necessary, especially in idle. The card runs at noise levels comparable to other high-end cards that are obviously slower under load, but I feel AMD could have optimized things a bit better. With current drivers, the card has absolutely no fan control or fan speed monitoring, so you can't even just adjust things on your own."
850 watts is going to be at the bare minimum for a 295x2. Guru3d recommends 850-1000 watts.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/amd_radeon_r9_295x2_review,12.html
The GTX 780 Ti in SLI, on the other hand, will do very well with 850 watts. Guru3d only recommends 800 watts for those.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/amd_radeon_r9_295x2_review,12.html
At 1080p, the 295x2 is only going to be about 18% faster than a single GTX 780 Ti. At 2560x1600, that advantage is still only 33%. Not really worth the extra cost.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/R9_295_X2/24.html
Basically, the 295x2 was made for much higher resolutions and multi-monitor setups. It uses a lot of power and is very inefficient at normal resolutions. In addition to that, it also has some flaws that include coil whine and the usual poor driver support that goes with all Crossfire setups.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/R9_295_X2/30.html
Quotes:
"Also, at lower resolutions, 2560x1600 and below, scaling is slim in general, and I would not recommend the R9 295X2 or any other multi-GPU solution for those setups. A powerful single-GPU solution, like NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 780 Ti or Titan, will definitely do better at 2560x1600 while being more cost efficient."
"Another surprise is that the card still produces some coil noise (listen for the chirping noises in our thermal imaging video). While less pronounced than with the HD 7990, it is still there. After all the HD 7990 drama, I expected AMD to make absolutely certain it wouldn't happen again. Depending on the situation (FPS, game, and load), coil nose also changes in both volume and frequency, which, at times, makes it incredibly distracting and very difficult to ignore. I find the R9 295X2's acoustic footprint higher than what would be necessary, especially in idle. The card runs at noise levels comparable to other high-end cards that are obviously slower under load, but I feel AMD could have optimized things a bit better. With current drivers, the card has absolutely no fan control or fan speed monitoring, so you can't even just adjust things on your own."
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"The GTX 780 Ti in SLI, on the other hand, will do very well with 850 watts. Guru3d only recommends 800 watts for those."
while the wattage would be sufficient for 2 x 780's. nvidia only have that PSU listed for sli up to the 770's
probably just nvidia playing safe, but I always tend to go with what the manufacturer state
while the wattage would be sufficient for 2 x 780's. nvidia only have that PSU listed for sli up to the 770's
probably just nvidia playing safe, but I always tend to go with what the manufacturer state
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what model of case is that?
also, you could mount the radiator/fan to replace your existing exhaust fan, or as a top exhaust
also, you could mount the radiator/fan to replace your existing exhaust fan, or as a top exhaust
I am not to sure mate, but if you go to this safe link it describes the case perfectly. It gives all the specifications like fans, width, dimensions and all. I do have a spare spot for a fan at the top of my case. I think I should be fine. I just hope an 850 wat will do the job. At the very top of the case there is only 1 fan, but another spot for another one. Will it be okay at the very top?
Edit Reason: SAFE link http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2010/07/26/cooler-master-haf-x-review/1
Edit Reason: SAFE link http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2010/07/26/cooler-master-haf-x-review/1
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ohhh it's a HAF X
sorry, haven't had any coolermaster cases before haha
yeah, should be plenty room in that
sorry, haven't had any coolermaster cases before haha
yeah, should be plenty room in that
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I have the R9 295x2 right now and am having some issues with it, its almost making me consider returning it and getting a 780ti (one for now probably) Or just waiting for the 800 series. I am only gaming at 1080p, but the 295x2 is seriously not impressing me. If you'd like to see what kind of problems I am having, feel free to check out my thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2132912/problems-295x2.html
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Perhaps I did get a faulty card, after I get responses from this forum, xfx, and another forum I post on, I am considering returning it, or exchanging it. I just really hope if you go with this card you don't have the same problems as I do.
To be honest CatStoletheCrown you are the only person I have heard that is upset with it. I am sorry to hear that. A lot of people are really happy with it. I hope you get your money back or a replacement. Spending that much money on a GPU you deserve to get what you pay for.
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Trust me, I had a lot of hope for this card, and still do. I want it to work. I am going to try to solve my problems first before giving up on it.
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We can always easily calculate what power draw of a particular setup is.
Although I partially agree with your viewpoint, manufacturers state exaggerated values.
780/780Ti in SLI will draw the exact same amount of power as a R9 295X2(500W) in theory.
Actual measured power draw may be different, so the word of reviewers would be seen in that case.
Another thing, the PDF you link states nothing of the sort that indicates it only supports upto the 770's. The GPU's given there are the 400/500 series old GPUs.
also wondering, whats the processor in you computer? id go with 2 780tis also, nvidia has better 2 card drivers. much more efficient with power too. i like the suggestion stated earlier too, get a 780ti then a monitor, then the second 780ti
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