What AMD Catalyst Driver For Sapphire r9-290-Vapor-X ?

Deathrow Bo Dean

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I just built the new system listed below. I just ordered the video card yesterday. I'd like to know just what Catalyst driver to use for a new system. (As of now my grapics are the onboard Intel HD grapics.).
? 1. Do I use the driver that came on the disk with the video card?
? 2. Do I use Catalyst 14.10, 14.7, 14.4 or a older version?
i'd reall like a reply from someone that has a version of a Sapphire r9 290 or 290x.

My_System
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CPU--> I7-4790k
COOL-> Corsair H100i
MBD--> MSI M-Power-Z97
Case-> Thermaltake Level 10 GT
MEM--> G_Skill Trident 2400 32k
PWR--> Corsair HX 1050
VID--> Sapphire Vapor-X-r9 290 Tri X OC
SSD--> Norsair Netron 256k
HHD--> Seagate Baracuda 1TB
DVD--> LG Blue-Ray R/W
 

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I am using the 14.9 whql driver.
And the Trixx software for fan control etc. works great, especially the desktop gadget so I can have gpu temps, usage, and a lot of other stuff on other monitor while gaming.

I got 5% ish higher Firestrike benchmark goi9ng from the 14.4 to 14.9
No issues in any of the games that I play.
 

Deathrow Bo Dean

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Sorry about not providing any feedback but the Vapor-x 290 was returned back to Newegg because the delivery person claimed they could not find me. That sucks big time. I called newegg today and had to re-order it again. So mabe i will have a Vapor-x- 290 somtimes this week to report on. DBD...
 

Deathrow Bo Dean

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I recived the Sapphire vapor x R9 290 Yesterday. Pluged it in today. While installing the 14.9 catalyst 14.9 drivers screen went black with no recovery. Called Newegg for RMA. Got good customer support and after I ship it back to them for free within 4 to 6 business days after they get the card back they will send me another Sapphire Vapor x 290 to try to install. The AMD 14.9 drivers are still installed so mabe the new card will see them and work. So far it's taken me 3 weeks to buy, recieve a good working video card. Therefore, I still have no report to make. i'm glad my motherboard has onboard graphics to work very well.
It's Not My Fault........ DBD...