r290x vs 295?

[pnico]

Hi,
been out of the loop for a while. Im assuming the new 295x2 is a r290x with 2 gpu vs one?
and not even out yet?

is that even worth 2 gpus anymore? going from a 290 to a 295?

 

[huskersforever]

Hi,
been out of the loop for a while. Im assuming the new 295x2 is a r290x with 2 gpu vs one?
and not even out yet?

is that even worth 2 gpus anymore? going from a 290 to a 295?

"Is it worth it?" is a complicated question. For example, if you are gaming on a single monitor, it is already overkill. If you have multiple monitors, it will give you great FPS, but is it better than SLI or crossfire... depends on the game.

 

[NiCoM]

The R9 295X2 is a watercooled card which comes with a built-in 120mm radiator for watercooling. It carries two R9 290X cores with a little bump in clocks. Even with the watercooler this card is running louder than a single 290X with a aftermarket cooler. (it doesn't come in any version without because the pcb would be lava if it ran on aircooling. And yes it's coming to the market soon.


Though i would still recommend R9 290 CF or 780SLI instead. Both options are cheaper. Only if you where planning on R9 290X CF then this is for you.

 

[burdenbound]

Tom's did a complete review on the 295x2, the thing is a beast, running cooler and quieter than a single 290x. It is pricey though and you need to make sure you have a place for the radiator that comes with it. Oh yeah and if you plan on going with the 295x2 or crossfire 290x better have a beefy PSU.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-295x2-review-benchmark-performance,3799.html

 

[pnico]

Hi,
been out of the loop for a while. Im assuming the new 295x2 is a r290x with 2 gpu vs one?
and not even out yet?

is that even worth 2 gpus anymore? going from a 290 to a 295?

"Is it worth it?" is a complicated question. For example, if you are gaming on a single monitor, it is already overkill. If you have multiple monitors, it will give you great FPS, but is it better than SLI or crossfire... depends on the game.

 

[pnico]

I am runnig a 3930k cpu, i hope thats enough cpu power. I think the only games out that I have not played are bioshock series, assasins creed series and borderlands. All others I have played.. COd.BF..etc.. 1200 watt psu.

 

[burdenbound]

I am runnig a 3930k cpu, i hope thats enough cpu power. I think the only games out that I have not played are bioshock series, assasins creed series and borderlands. All others I have played.. COd.BF..etc.. 1200 watt psu.

What resolution do you intend on playing at?