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  1. 19-12-2013, 12:52 AM #1
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    First custom R9 290X review

    the asus R9 290X

    Performs exceptionally well and tames the "heat beast"
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  3. 19-12-2013, 02:18 AM #2
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    Re: First custom R9 290X review

    Surprised @ no VRM heatsink??? Why why??

    The gigabyte version should beat this!

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  4. 19-12-2013, 10:15 PM #3
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    Re: First custom R9 290X review

    Ok, if anyone wants to read more here are three more reviews:
    Asus R9 290X Direct CU II:
    http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages..._review,1.html
    http://www.computerbase.de/artikel/g...ii-oc-im-test/
    Sapphire R9 290 Tri X OC:
    http://www.computerbase.de/artikel/g...-x-oc-im-test/
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    Re: First custom R9 290X review

    Gunning on the MSI Twin Frozr being the best myself.

    'Best' being best balance between cooling and noise...
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  6. 18-01-2014, 07:52 PM #5
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    Re: First custom R9 290X review

    I'm glad they managed to control the heat more with 3rd party coolers. I remember reading the stock reviews and doing a double take on some of the temps.
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    Re: First custom R9 290X review

    I can't understand the fan they've put on it.......
    It's a dust proof fan.....okay, but with fins that size, I'm surprised it's actually doing much cooling (on the uber mode).

    Seems like it could have been designed better (maybe sticking a slightly longer pcb with 3 fans).
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  8. 04-02-2014, 09:03 PM #7
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    Re: First custom R9 290X review

    Quote Originally Posted by DeArmittE View Post
    I'm glad they managed to control the heat more with 3rd party coolers. I remember reading the stock reviews and doing a double take on some of the temps.
    Yeah, I remember reading about that as well. It's time for me to make a decision, which version of the 290X should I get, Gigabyte or sapphire?
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