ASUS R9 290 @ $428???

[Ark Law]

To those who said 290 is noisy, I wonder if they have used it before.... I used to have 4 of them for mining LTC...

Its not noisy at all. The problem is actually with throttling, not noise.

Run a 290 ref and a 290 TF/DC2 BF4 side by side and tell me if you still prefer the 290 helipad

 

[Felfirez]

Run a 290 ref and a 290 TF/DC2 BF4 side by side and tell me if you still prefer the 290 helipad

It definitely doesn't sound like a helicopter but that's not the point. Again, once you're gaming, will you be able to hear it anyway? Unless you're displaying your computer on the table itself (which is eating up precious desk space anyway) I really don't see how it will distract anyone. Well, except if you're gaming in silence or whispering volume.

Again, that extra $70 doesn't justify for it IMHO.

 

[hengheng220]

It definitely doesn't sound like a helicopter but that's not the point. Again, once you're gaming, will you be able to hear it anyway? Unless you're displaying your computer on the table itself (which is eating up precious desk space anyway) I really don't see how it will distract anyone. Well, except if you're gaming in silence or whispering volume.

Again, that extra $70 doesn't justify for it IMHO.

It's more of a personal preference imo. I do have my pc on my table and yes it does take up space, but I don't mind since the table is purely for my pc only I don't do my paper work there and also I don't like to place it below my table because the air will be trapped there making a small leh Warmer.

So since its on my table, it's Impt that the gpu run silent and even when I use the non ref Msi cooler, I can still hear it running when I game despite with speakers (can't on too loud due to neighbours). So I would say that the extra $70 do justify for the cooler, but if TS don't mind about the noise level then it's ok ba...

 

[shadow84]

TS has 2 choices, save that $70 and get the ref card. If he feels that it is too loud, sell it and get non ref cooler. But he will lose more than that $70 savings.

Or, he can just get non ref cooler to avoid such issues.

 

[viktOzzz]

Woah ho.... Just checked out speedpost that my card is due to arrive today.

Anyway, the savings is more than $70, due to the fact that I use dbs card on eplanetworld, and have a $20 rebate voucher for my next purchase. Now awaiting for mx100 256gb to be in..

 

[Asslann]

I would rather invest 70+ for a better card. Later too hot, parts gg, waste time to fix. Time is money already.

 

[viktOzzz]

So far, my experiences with Asus cards on stock coolers had been pleasant. Secondly, I believe that with a good airflow channels in the casing, the card should be able to last me for at least 18months.

I mean look, this card is a reference card. I'm not looking into benchmark to break scores, just for gaming. I'll rather save the $70, or $90 in my case, and use it for other stuff.

Last but not least, the rule of thumbs for airflow for me, is to have proper exhaust system rather than have many intake system, which might cause turbulence.

 

[ragnarok95]

IS the stock 290 noisy? Yes, but not to a point of stupidly noisy.

 

[KingJio]

So far, my experiences with Asus cards on stock coolers had been pleasant. Secondly, I believe that with a good airflow channels in the casing, the card should be able to last me for at least 18months.

I mean look, this card is a reference card. I'm not looking into benchmark to break scores, just for gaming. I'll rather save the $70, or $90 in my case, and use it for other stuff.

Last but not least, the rule of thumbs for airflow for me, is to have proper exhaust system rather than have many intake system, which might cause turbulence.

Actually the airflow in a com case is never laminar... Imo the most effective setup for ventilation would be neutral/ very slight positive pressure. The prob with intake cfm>>exhaust cfm is that there will be hot air left in the case which actually hampers effective cooling

 

[hengheng220]

Lols no point arguing ts already bought the gpu and if he prefers stock cooler then let it be ba, is his money. But tbh I like the stock cooler aesthetic design more than the ones on market

 

[ragnarok95]

Actually, like you, i also prefer stock design over other fancy hs design.

 

[hengheng220]

Actually, like you, i also prefer stock design over other fancy hs design.

Yea.. pity the core is too hot and the noise level I can't take it lols.

 

[ragnarok95]

The noise is not as loud as it seem to be honest.

 

[Quest]

Is the rebate only for DBS???

Woah ho.... Just checked out speedpost that my card is due to arrive today.

Anyway, the savings is more than $70, due to the fact that I use dbs card on eplanetworld, and have a $20 rebate voucher for my next purchase. Now awaiting for mx100 256gb to be in..

 

[hengheng220]

The noise is not as loud as it seem to be honest.

Hmmm I know i heard the ref cooler before, but I don't like the noise level cause my rig is on the table which is directly beside me and when I game I don't crank the volume too loud, so I can hear the cooler sound which I don't like. I tested out with my friends rig before and don't like it, so I think is more of a personal preference ba. Some don't mind, but some do. I think people if possible should go try both ref and non ref to see if they prefer which one.

 

[viktOzzz]

Is the rebate only for DBS???

Yes. Just go to the website, I think there is a a banner somewhere that states the dbs promo, on the front page.

 

[Quest]

ah..damn...i cancelled my DBS card liao

Yes. Just go to the website, I think there is a a banner somewhere that states the dbs promo, on the front page.

 

[viktOzzz]

ah..damn...i cancelled my DBS card liao

Not sure if POSB card can or not. Some POSB atm cards are debit cards also.

Maybe u can try asking eplanetworld.

 

[Quest]

i read they just need the first 6 digit of the card?
So how is the final payment going to be like? CC, paypal or COD?

Not sure if POSB card can or not. Some POSB atm cards are debit cards also.

Maybe u can try asking eplanetworld.

 

[viktOzzz]

i read they just need the first 6 digit of the card?
So how is the final payment going to be like? CC, paypal or COD?

Must use that CC to pay