Best 280X, ASUS vs. XFX?

[lewis1188]

I'm stumped on what 280X to get I do like the slick look of the XFX, however the ASUS has 6400MHz, instead of the XFX's 6000Mhz. I'll link both of the GPUs here, I'm not really an expert so any help is appreciated!

ASUS: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-...gddr5-gpu-1070mhz-2048-cores-dvi-d-hdmi-dport

XFX: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/3gb-...dr5-gpu-1080mhz-2048-streams-dvi-hdmi-mdport-

 

[Solarstarshines]

If you have the space go with ASUS
The Double D is slimmer i am sure they perform about the same i think ASUS has a higher boost clock as well

 

[N00berG00ber]

Get the Asus. Asus has a 12 phase MOSFETs and has incredible oc ability. All u have to do is replace the thermal paste and you will get amazing temps one idles at 27c and full load is 68c

 

[lewis1188]

Get the Asus. Asus has a 12 phase MOSFETs and has incredible oc ability. All u have to do is replace the thermal paste and you will get amazing temps one idles at 27c and full load is 68c

Thanks, I gather there's a tutorial out there for the thermal paste replacement, I gather you just remove the plastic and the heatsink. The OCing will be handy.

 

[lewis1188]

If you have the space go with ASUS
The Double D is slimmer i am sure they perform about the same i think ASUS has a higher boost clock as well

The XFX is actually slightly larger and would only fit in my case by 1/2 a cm. The Asus would have 1 and a 1/2 cm of space, which is of course better.

 

[Solarstarshines]

If you have the space go with ASUS
The Double D is slimmer i am sure they perform about the same i think ASUS has a higher boost clock as well

The XFX is actually slightly larger and would only fit in my case by 1/2 a cm. The Asus would have 1 and a 1/2 cm of space, which is of course better.

I was more talking about bulk then length some Asus cards take up three slot spaces that is why i said the Double D is slimmer

 

[lewis1188]

If you have the space go with ASUS
The Double D is slimmer i am sure they perform about the same i think ASUS has a higher boost clock as well

The XFX is actually slightly larger and would only fit in my case by 1/2 a cm. The Asus would have 1 and a 1/2 cm of space, which is of course better.

I was more talking about bulk then length some Asus cards take up three slot spaces that is why i said the Double D is slimmer

Oh, I don't really mind about the slimness of the card.
Here's my case, everything should fit fine as far as I can tell: Sharkoon T9 Value Black Performance Case with Side Window USB 3.0 No PSU - 4044951011469 - Scan.co.uk

 

[N00berG00ber]

GET THE ASUS!!! I have it and its an amazing card. When the drivers get finalized it will be even more amazing! Just know that it is a huge card. Only takes 2 slots but it is wide and long. And make sure you have very good case airflow.

 

[smarteyeball]

Definitely the ASUS. The DCUII cooler is great.

There's only 10mhz between the two for the core clock speed which is nothing and can be easily fixed by overclocking the card.

 

[paulpicks21]

Get the Asus. Asus has a 12 phase MOSFETs and has incredible oc ability. All u have to do is replace the thermal paste and you will get amazing temps one idles at 27c and full load is 68c

Thanks, I gather there's a tutorial out there for the thermal paste replacement, I gather you just remove the plastic and the heatsink. The OCing will be handy.

Bear in mind that this could void your warranty though.

 

[N00berG00ber]

Get the Asus. Asus has a 12 phase MOSFETs and has incredible oc ability. All u have to do is replace the thermal paste and you will get amazing temps one idles at 27c and full load is 68c

Thanks, I gather there's a tutorial out there for the thermal paste replacement, I gather you just remove the plastic and the heatsink. The OCing will be handy.

Bear in mind that this could void your warranty though.

... Crap.

 

[crankypenguin]

I am going to have to be the odd duck out and say go wit the XFX.

 

[paulpicks21]

I am going to have to be the odd duck out and say go wit the XFX.

I thought you were a penguin not a duck

 

[lewis1188]

Think I'm going to go with the majority here, the ASUS it is, I might post a picture of the completed build soon

 

[smarteyeball]

Wise choice mate Enjoy

 

[Solarstarshines]

Get the Asus. Asus has a 12 phase MOSFETs and has incredible oc ability. All u have to do is replace the thermal paste and you will get amazing temps one idles at 27c and full load is 68c

Thanks, I gather there's a tutorial out there for the thermal paste replacement, I gather you just remove the plastic and the heatsink. The OCing will be handy.

Bear in mind that this could void your warranty though.

This i was trying to do but the damn Heatsink on this 7970 is glued with Gorilla Glue or something i swear

I gave up and visiontek told me i would have voided the warranty so i just sent it to them