Gigabyte R9-290 VS Gigabyte R9-290 OC

[cubefan4848]

I am looking to purchase my first PC build and I see on this site www.msy.com.au that there is two versions of the 290, the overclocked and non-overclocked version. I am happy to overclock the non-overclocked one myself however I was wondering if this will make it use more power or run hotter than factory overclocked version?

 

[unknownofprob]

they are the same cooler, same card and same everything. Just one is given the OC label in name and may have a small overclock done to it, Which you can easily do yourself. When a card is overclocked, more heat is produced but performance is also slightly increased. The Standard Gigabyte R9 290 is all you'll need.

I love MSY also, best PC store in Australia.

At the moment, PC case gear has a R9 290X windforce 3X OC for $599, very good price for over here.

 

[terry4536]

they are the same cooler, same card and same everything. Just one is given the OC label in name and may have a small overclock done to it, Which you can easily do yourself. When a card is overclocked, more heat is produced but performance is also slightly increased. The Standard Gigabyte R9 290 is all you'll need.

I love MSY also, best PC store in Australia.

At the moment, PC case gear has a R9 290X windforce 3X OC for $599, very good price for over here.

Hi,
I had a question earlier about computer components in Australia. He was looking for parts to be shipped in to Australia.
He sited high prices and lack of availability. Is that common?

 

[unknownofprob]

MSY, availability is always an issue.