Sapphire Vapor-X R9 290 4GB GDDR5 TRI-X OC vs PowerColor r9 290X OC
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If the 290X is the reference then go for the Tri-X 290. You'll be able to overclock it to 290X levels anyway 
A 650W PSU will be plenty for a 290 but if 750W will give you peace of mind then buy that. Have fun with the 290, it's a good card!
A 650W PSU will be plenty for a 290 but if 750W will give you peace of mind then buy that. Have fun with the 290, it's a good card!
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If they are both OC'd to the same level, the 290X will be about 10% faster than the 290. However, if the 290X is a reference cooler (only has 1 fan, look at the image Leemon posted) go with the Tri-x 290. Can you post links to the cards you are interested in? What are the prices?
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Yes I would go for the Tri-x 290 over a reference 290x. The recommended PSU for those cards is a 750W, although I run my 290X on a 650W.
Are you building a new computer or upgrading?
Are you building a new computer or upgrading?
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If the 290X is the reference then go for the Tri-X 290. You'll be able to overclock it to 290X levels anyway A 650W PSU will be plenty for a 290 but if 750W will give you peace of mind then buy that. Have fun with the 290, it's a good card!
A 650W PSU will be plenty for a 290 but if 750W will give you peace of mind then buy that. Have fun with the 290, it's a good card!
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