Is an MSI R9 290 for £215 a good price?

[cjrw59]

I was looking for an XFX R9 290 card online and they seem to be around £230 - £240. Then i came across an MSI card for £215 with free delivery. I would like to know if this is a good deal. People are saying that the xfx cards arent really that good. So for an MSI card to be cheaper, should I go for it?

 

[askara]

well a Asus 290 is £210 now. but yes i say it is quite a good price. and to be honest just one month ago before 970 come out, you would never be able to get it at that price

http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/XFX-Radeon-Edition-Graphics-GDDR5/product/B00HHIPM5Q


You can actually get it for £200+free+free game delivery here http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amd-xfx-radeon-290-dd-graphics-card-199-99-with-gold-voucher-overclockers-2032949

 

[cjrw59]

So is the Asus one better?

 

[askara]

Asus Direct CUII is one of the best cooler but i am not sure about XFX. just google a few review and decide which one you want. tbh it shouldn't make much of a different