my current setup includes a 4670k and a tri-x 290 and a rosewill capstone 750w gold. I can run most games on ultra but a friend of a friend is selling an xfx r9 290 black oc for $165. Seems like a good deal to pass up but do I really need it? Also I dont know if my psu can handle crossfire.
Should I buy another r9 290? crossfire
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renz496
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for the PSU part it might pushed it a bit. Guru3D recommend at least 800w PSU with 290 CF.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/radeon-r9-290-crossfire-review-benchmarks,4.html
is this going to be your first CF setup?
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/radeon-r9-290-crossfire-review-benchmarks,4.html
is this going to be your first CF setup?
renz496
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to be honest i can't guarantee if there will be problem although your PSU seems like a very good one based on review done by jonnyguru. but you might going to push your unit hard when both card fully loaded. other than that just a reminder about multi GPU setup in general; it is not for people that expect everything to work on the get go. always expect trouble.
RSutter67
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IMO if your running a 1080p res monitor no. It's just overkill for that resolution.if you got the extra cash sure good price.if your gonna run higher res monitor say 1440 an higher 4k ect you'll see the gains otherwise nope. as far as psu issue's you'll be close on limits for xfire an system wattage. I'm personally running 2 290's with an 850psu good luck
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