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What Sapphire R9 280X should I buy?

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September 7, 2014 6:30:26 PM

Hello. I am building my first PC and I decided on the Sapphire R9 280X but I am baffled by the different versions! It is ridiculous. What one should I buy and what are the differences? Thank you for your time. :) 

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Vapor
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September 7, 2014 6:36:20 PM

I would just get the cheapest one. There isnt a huge difference
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September 7, 2014 6:38:45 PM

There must be a difference if one is $60 more.
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September 7, 2014 6:41:30 PM

secretumpiratica said:
There must be a difference if one is $60 more.


The 285 is almost 50 dollars more than the 280 but in some areas it's not faster at all and only 2GB. The cooling is different on some of them. But everything else is really close.
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September 7, 2014 6:45:16 PM

I didn't say anything about the 285. I'm saying that I see a 280x OC for $200 and then a 280x toxic and dual x for $270.
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September 7, 2014 6:47:06 PM

secretumpiratica said:
I didn't say anything about the 285. I'm saying that I see a 280x OC for $200 and then a 280x toxic and dual x for $270.


I was giving you an example of how just because its x is more money doesnt make it that much better than y. Where are you seeing the 280X for 200?
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September 7, 2014 6:47:17 PM

Go the Toxic. That cooler is amazing. Slight performance increase over the Vapor X, but with similar thermals and acoustics.
It's like most things. If you can afford the best, why not go for it?
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September 8, 2014 9:26:55 AM

My vote is for the new one on Newegg. The picture on the ebay auction doesnt even work for me atleast.
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September 8, 2014 2:45:04 PM

Why do so many people not like ebay? The guys have great feedback and even if they did do something ebay buyer protection would help me.
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September 8, 2014 2:47:25 PM

I don't hate it, I'm just wary. I've bought plenty off ebay though without much drama.
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September 8, 2014 3:17:19 PM

Especially with video cards on ebay....its flooded with cards that were used for mining
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September 11, 2014 10:35:36 AM

It is brand new. Wtf
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September 11, 2014 10:54:41 AM

secretumpiratica said:
It is brand new. Wtf


Well if you trust Ebay then go ahead.
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