Asus vs MSI r9 280x

Poseidon5001

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I would go for the asus (but you mean the r9 280x directcu ii top right?) I find itll overall give you a better performance, and it should be cooler and quiter, just as they advertise.

Sources: Im thinking of getting that badboy for my gaming rig.
 

RazerZ

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Check the link I posted, the two of them are almost equal, but they are both good cards.
 

Poseidon5001

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the asus tends to have problems with artifacts, but other then that i find it can be more reliable (just update your bios for the artifacts btw). But honestly, i think your better off with nvidia, go with the asus gtx 770 oc, nvidia has way less problems, and from experience i find them quite reliable
 
Out of the box, you will probably not notice a difference in performance.

The ASUS has more phases in its VRM, and is built to be a better overclocker - barely.

Get whichever is cheapest, and be happy. No need to split hairs.

(That said, HiS brand is worth looking into as well.)