2x R9 290's or one R9 290x

[ImperialistMillitant]

Quick, I need to decide. its for 5760x1080p
I can get 2x R9 290's or one R9 290x. Im not waiting for non reference coolers. I will run fan speeds at 100% constantly.

 

[jay2577]

2 x R9 290's will be more powerful and you have no need to wait for non reference cooled versions as they are readily available😀

 

[TheAterix]

well just 1 r9 290 is close to the 290x so 2 of them, unless you can get 2 290x's but YOU WILL NEED a LOT AND ILL REPEAT ALOT of airflow or even watercooling for those hot heads to run together.... but yeah performance wise 2 R9 290's ive got 1 for christmas, and it looks like a beast, bring on tomorrow!

 

[ImperialistMillitant]

They would be running in an Antec DF-85 which seems to be very cool. I can't find these non reference models anywhere? Amazon e.g. btw im in the UK
Have an EVGA 1300w PSU and i5 4670k already installed and working. A Gigabyte Z87-UD4H motherboard. I need to order them today.

 

[jay2577]

Oh maybe not so readily available.
The shop which did have them in stock have sold out🙁
DAMN they must have sold quickly

 

[jay2577]

I can't find any in stock at the moment. If you need to order today i guess you will be out of luck for the non reference coolers

 

[ImperialistMillitant]

so... its the R9 290's

 

[jay2577]

The 290's will have more performance yes.
Happy gaming😀

 

[TheAterix]

yeah as you have a ridiculous psu then yes haha and just get some fans for the side to suck a bit of heat out (if supported) and that would keep the beasts cool) and i got mine from ebuyer, have a look on OCUK or scan, im in the UK too so im good for this haha

 

[ImperialistMillitant]

I decided to order the R9 290x, mouse and keyboard and 2 games. I intend to crossfire immediately at the end of Jan, I hope the reference models wont go extinct because im OCD. But I cant see them selling when non reference are easily available.

The PSU is 1300 watt with 10 year warranty made by EVGA for £160. Couldn't Resist. 😀