R9 280x - Sapphire Dual-x vs MSI Twin Frozr vs ASUS?

Hans Fuhrmann

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I am looking to buy an r9 280x. I have narrowed it down to 3 brands.
Sapphire Dual X - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202046&cm_re=r9_280x-_-14-202-046-_-Product

MSI - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127759&cm_re=r9_280x-_-14-127-759-_-Product

ASUS - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121803&cm_re=r9_280x-_-14-121-803-_-Product

The Sapphire dual-x is only $264 after rebate. The MSI is $296 after rebate. And the ASUS is $290 after rebate. I have about $275 to spend on a graphics card but if possible it would be nice to spend a little less and put the money towards another part. Cooling shouldn't be an issue as the case is a phantom 410 and I have already purchased a 4-pack of coolmaster fans for 6 case fans total. Will there be any actual difference in performance from the cheaper Sapphire dual-x to the msi and asus? Thanks