Urgent! 295x2 on firesale vs. new nvidiacards
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BR34K
September 11, 2014 10:38:17 AM
So, there's 20 mins left of a ongoing sale on a site, where the 295x2 is down from 1800 USD to 1260 USD. Should I go for it or wait until the G24 event for nvidiacards? SLI 980 might be a lot more expensive.
I have a 850 80+ gold corsair rm850 - not sure if its enough
I have a 850 80+ gold corsair rm850 - not sure if its enough
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legend001523
September 11, 2014 10:40:00 AM
MeteorsRaining
September 11, 2014 10:40:39 AM
Its $1k on Newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Wait for 900 series to launch.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Wait for 900 series to launch.
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BR34K
September 11, 2014 10:42:32 AM
MeteorsRaining said:
Its $1k on Newegg:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Wait for 900 series to launch.
1800 usd is the cheapest in norway.
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MeteorsRaining
September 11, 2014 10:49:06 AM
TopLuca
September 11, 2014 10:49:18 AM
TopLuca
September 11, 2014 10:50:39 AM
1KW was able to run dual R9 295x2 as one consumes about 450W so 850W RM should be enough
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-r9-295x2-1000w-...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-r9-295x2-1000w-...
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MeteorsRaining
September 11, 2014 10:54:01 AM
Look at Blackbird's reply here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2225988/295x2-85...
I'm just repeating that, pretty convinced he knows better than most of us
PS: Single 295X2 system can take upto 675W of power.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2225988/295x2-85...
I'm just repeating that, pretty convinced he knows better than most of us
PS: Single 295X2 system can take upto 675W of power.
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legend001523
September 11, 2014 10:55:56 AM
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7930/the-amd-radeon-r9-29...
consumption is near 700 so Topluca is right, a good 850 will be enough
consumption is near 700 so Topluca is right, a good 850 will be enough
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BR34K
September 11, 2014 10:57:49 AM
MeteorsRaining
September 11, 2014 10:58:08 AM
MeteorsRaining
September 11, 2014 10:58:58 AM
legend001523
September 11, 2014 10:59:17 AM
legend001523
September 11, 2014 10:59:39 AM
MeteorsRaining
September 11, 2014 11:01:55 AM
BR34K
September 11, 2014 11:02:57 AM
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TopLuca
September 11, 2014 11:04:02 AM
MeteorsRaining said:
Look at Blackbird's reply here:http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2225988/295x2-85...
I'm just repeating that, pretty convinced he knows better than most of us
PS: Single 295X2 system can take upto 675W of power.
Well yeah he knows better of course however most websites recommend a minimum of 850W meaning its not ideal but it will run it especially if its a good one ( Check the links for the systems they are using )
Thats the real requirement : System power supply must support supplying a combined 50A of current over the two 8-pin power connectors, in addition to providing power requirements for other components.
If thats there then there should be minimal problems , According to most websites its around 650W Max Power Consumption : http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/R9_295_X2/22.htm...
It is going to be a push however not completely impossible.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/amd-radeon-r9-295x...
Tomshardware : http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-295x2-rev...
I respect Blackbird and thinks he's the best one out here however he hasn't tried everything and websites try everything on hand , with all respect to him he's a human being afterall
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legend001523
September 11, 2014 11:04:10 AM
MeteorsRaining
September 11, 2014 11:08:01 AM
TopLuca
September 11, 2014 11:11:13 AM
MeteorsRaining
September 11, 2014 11:15:00 AM
Exactly, I'm less worried about the GPU (its the best performer, we all know it!) more about the system, w/o any info on the build, I can't recommend such mammoth GPU to any other rig. The PSU seems good at 70A, but knowing the model will really help in resolving the 'will it run' issue, for eg, even a 1kW Raidmax or Logisys or any other crap brand won't be able to run it, PSU matter a lot
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TopLuca
September 11, 2014 11:18:00 AM
MeteorsRaining said:
Exactly, I'm less worried about the GPU (its the best performer, we all know it!) more about the system, w/o any info on the build, I can't recommend such mammoth GPU to any other rig. The PSU seems good at 70A, but knowing the model will really help in resolving the 'will it run' issue, for eg, even a 1kW Raidmax or Logisys or any other crap brand won't be able to run it, PSU matter a lot
He mentioned that it is Corsair RM 850W PSU initially
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BR34K
September 11, 2014 11:19:37 AM
legend001523
September 11, 2014 11:20:05 AM
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September 11, 2014 11:20:38 AM
BR34K
September 11, 2014 11:23:09 AM
The 14-day period is within the G24-NVIDIA event, so I'll just send it back if there's any massive difference. The price for the 980 here in norway should be 900-1000 USD(thats what 780ti started at), so it is considerably cheaper than those in SLI. Not that much difference performancewise either, I suspect.
I have the option to reconsider though. There's also a rentfree 3 month payment "delay".
I have the option to reconsider though. There's also a rentfree 3 month payment "delay".
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September 11, 2014 11:23:10 AM
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September 11, 2014 11:24:33 AM
legend001523
September 11, 2014 11:24:47 AM
BR34K said:
The 14-day period is within the G24-NVIDIA event, so I'll just send it back if there's any massive difference. The price for the 980 here in norway should be 900-1000 USD(thats what 780ti started at), so it is considerably cheaper than those in SLI. Not that much difference performancewise either, I suspect. yeah probs
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