MSI R9 290 Gaming Temperatures & Noise

[Jullutin]

Has anyone bought msi version of 290? hows the temps and noise? i have ordered saphires tri-x version, but it has delayed as they are out from supplier. should I wait for the saphire or should i change my order to MSI version? cant find any reviews about msi card, so cant say is it better or worse than saphires card.

 

[Kratos47]

Noise on Load:
>Gigabyte Windforce: 39.60dB
>Asus Direct CU II: 42.30dB
>Saphire Tri-X: 40.90dB
>MSI Gaming: 41dB<--

Temperature on Load:
>Gigabyte Windforce: 84ºC
>Asus Direct CU II: 76ºC
>Saphire Tri-X: 73ºC
>MSI Gaming: 73ºC

Looks like sapphire is the best in noise and temperature. I would stick with Sapphire, 73ºC is pretty sweet spot & since MSI is also pretty similar. Although sap provides 2 years warranty while MSI one provides 3 years.

Sources:
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2013-vga-gpgpu/25-Noise-level-Load,2983.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2013-vga-gpgpu/21-Temperature-Load,2979.html

MSI source:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_radeon_r9_290x_gaming_oc_review,12.html

 

[Jullutin]

if they are about equal in those standards, any comment about components quality?

 

[Kratos47]

Sorry i noticed that you're talking about 290 not 290x.

Sap Tri-x R9 290 specs:
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/65172-sapphire-r9-290-4gb-tri-x-oc-review-7.html

For MSI r9 290 gaming edition i can't find any review, i have only read about 290x. But most likely there won't be any noteworthy difference. You should purchase whichever is cheaper.

 

[Jullutin]

i quess i stay with my old trusty asus 7850 directcu2, until some day in future i get that saphire card. when i ordered its price was 419€, at the moment at the same store price has risen to 448€. msi came to sale yesterday at price 429€.

 

[Kratos47]

When it comes to trust i have complete faith in ASUS, Gigabyte, Sapphire & MSI products. Sapphire has reduced their warranty by year and that's why i'm a little disappointed to see this, so i will go with sapphire when 3 of them are unavailable or sapphire is cheap.

I also bought my ASUS R9 280x DC2T few days back, arrived at my home few minutes ago, and even though Sapphire Toxic edition was superior and of the same price i purchased ASUS due to its warranty of 3 years. Moreover RMA with ASUS products is very easy in my country.

If MSI one is the most cheapest one then you should grab that imo.