XFX R9 290 Double D vs Asus R9 280x very similiar pricing.

Memo101

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Hello I am debating wether to purchase the XFX R9 290 Double D which is @ 359.00 after 30 M.I.R.: http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Double-947MHz-Graphics-R9290AEDFD/dp/B00HHIPM5Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1401577454&sr=8-4&keywords=r9+290

Originally i was looking to buy the Asus R9 280X which is going for 299.00
:http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-R9280X-DC2T-3GD5-Graphics-Cards/dp/B00FT2S4BG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1401577565&sr=8-4&keywords=r9+280x

considering It's only 50-60 dollar difference i thought the R9 290 was the obvious choice,(p.s. the Black edition only seems to be factory overclocked by 50mhz for an additional $80 not worth).

I am personally a fan of Asus DCU II cards and have never purchased XFX, what is your opinion on the XFX R9 290? Anyone have the card and can provide positive or negative feedback?
 

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Are you sure the 280x will be faster???

The only thing that is making me think twice about the 280x is the fact that it's just a 7970 rebrand.
 

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I agree, at 359 for a r9 290 i feel comfortable although i wish it was the Asus R9 290 (but It's 435.00 and i have heard some are having fan issues).

Are there any differences between the Double D. edition and the Double D. "Black edition" other than just the mhz increase? ( that you know of)