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Opinion / Quality of XFX R9 290X

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Hi guys,

I have the opportunity to upgrade at a very small cost to a XFX R9 290X Card (reference).

I sold my Sapphire R9 290 on Ebay.

Guys, do any of you own the XFX R9 290X ? Could you give me some feedback on quality and your experiences. Also i'd like to hear of any overclocks you obtained on this card.

I'll be using a Kracken G10 Bracket with AIO cooler so temperature won't be an issue.

Cheers !:toast:
 

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I own one ref xfx 290x its a great card I love it to death. the stock TIM job is trash and the copper looks like the surface of the moon. Iv had no problems with it but havent personally gotten it to OC 1 bit but I havent really tried hard either.
 
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I own one ref xfx 290x its a great card I love it to death. the stock TIM job is trash and the copper looks like the surface of the moon. Iv had no problems with it but havent personally gotten it to OC 1 bit but I havent really tried hard either.

Hey Solaris. Thanks for the feedback =D
 

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Reference is just that, a reference card made by AMD with XFX, sapphire, his, MSI..... Sticker on it.
Any reference is a good card Minus the cooler.
1150/1600 is my guess on clocks ;)
 
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