AMD Radeon R9 290 vs AMD Radeon R9 290X, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

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I am looking to upgrade my graphics card to my gaming system and I have found that the radeon R9 290x and R9 290 are both good cards and smash any game but what is the difference
 
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about 4% i own both a asus r9 290 single fan an a xfx double d 290x it isnt worth spending the extra money for the 290x there really wasnt that great of an increase IMO. minimal fps gain for the money.to my dissapointment..in hindsight i should've just bought another 290 cheap an crossfired them. lol im doing that now with both my cards.its not necessary but since i havem i crossem. Oh an as far as heat goes on the singles dont worry unless they pass 95. dang things are designed that way.though ive never seen either of mine pass 84 under stress testing...
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about 4% i own both a asus r9 290 single fan an a xfx double d 290x it isnt worth spending the extra money for the 290x there really wasnt that great of an increase IMO. minimal fps gain for the money.to my dissapointment..in hindsight i should've just bought another 290 cheap an crossfired them. lol im doing that now with both my cards.its not necessary but since i havem i crossem. Oh an as far as heat goes on the singles dont worry unless they pass 95. dang things are designed that way.though ive never seen either of mine pass 84 under stress testing and my comp is air cooled.idle 34c load gaming 64c-74c.then again i have a full atx tower.I see all these people having high temps either i'm blessed or people have no dynamic concept on proper air flow.and as far as gaming there isnt anything i cant play on high or ultra yet.good luck
 
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