Hello guys,
Finally the time came to buy the GPU for my already done build.
All the good stuff is/will be put in a Silverstone SUGO SG09 case, which is an mATX one with only 4 PCI-E metal brackets (important part).
I also have it in my mind to maybe crossfire in the future (the other important part).
The choice is between:
1. Sapphire R9 280x Toxic
Pro: - the fastest R9 280x
- comes with a nice backplate
Cons: - about 40$ more in my country, but this is not an issue
- occupies 2.2 slots, which might make it difficult to crossfire in the future
- noisier than the ASUS one
- 2y warranty
2. ASUS R9 280x DCII Top
Pro: - cheaper by 40$
- very quiet under load
- occupies 2 slots (I think), which should allow crossfire later on
- 3y warranty
Cons: - less performant than the Toxic
- no backplate
I know there`s more pros for the ASUS, buth the Sapphire Toxic also seems very sweet, so I need you guys to help me here.
The length and height should not be an issue in my case, only the width (slots occupied).
Considering the pros and cons, which would you choose?
Finally the time came to buy the GPU for my already done build.
All the good stuff is/will be put in a Silverstone SUGO SG09 case, which is an mATX one with only 4 PCI-E metal brackets (important part).
I also have it in my mind to maybe crossfire in the future (the other important part).
The choice is between:
1. Sapphire R9 280x Toxic
Pro: - the fastest R9 280x
- comes with a nice backplate
Cons: - about 40$ more in my country, but this is not an issue
- occupies 2.2 slots, which might make it difficult to crossfire in the future
- noisier than the ASUS one
- 2y warranty
2. ASUS R9 280x DCII Top
Pro: - cheaper by 40$
- very quiet under load
- occupies 2 slots (I think), which should allow crossfire later on
- 3y warranty
Cons: - less performant than the Toxic
- no backplate
I know there`s more pros for the ASUS, buth the Sapphire Toxic also seems very sweet, so I need you guys to help me here.
The length and height should not be an issue in my case, only the width (slots occupied).
Considering the pros and cons, which would you choose?