Reddit mentions of XFX Black Edition Double D Radeon R9 290 980MHz 4GB DDR5 DP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Cards R9290AEDBD

Here are the specs:

Type|Item|

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CPU | Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler | Corsair H105
Thermal Compound | Prolimatech PK-1 5g Thermal Paste
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard
Memory| Corsair Dominator Platinum 2133MT/s C9 4x 4gb
Storage | SAMSUNG 840 EVO 250GB
Storage | SAMSUNG 840 EVO 250GB
Case | Corsair Graphite 760T in White
Power Supply | Corsair RM1000 80+ Gold
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (64-bit)
Monitor | Asus PB278Q 27" 2560x1440 PLS
Monitor | Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor
Keyboard|Filco Ninja Majestouch-2 w/MX browns
Keyboard | Keycool 84 (white body) w/MX black
Keyboard | KBT Pure Pro 60% w/MX blues
Keyboard|KBT Pure 60% w/MX reds and blue LEDs
Keyboard|Leopold FC660M (gray keycaps) w/MX greens
Keyboard| KBT Pure 60% w/MX whites
Mouse | Mionix Naos 5000 Wired Laser Mouse
Video Card| XFX 290 DD Black edition
Video Card| XFX 290 DD Black edition
Headphones| AKG K702
Headphones| Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250Ohm
Headphones | Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250Ohm
Headphone stand| Woo Audio HPS-HB
Headphone stand| Just Mobile Aluminum
Microphone|Samson Meteor Studio Mic
DAC| Schiit Modi
AMP|Schiit Magni
Speakers|JBL LSR305 5-inch Two-Way Pair
Fan| 3x Corsair SP120 Quiet edition PWM
Fan| 3x Corsair AF140 Quiet edition
Router|Netgear AC1750 R6300v2
Modem|Motorola SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem
Custom Cables|Made by /u/Lavins

Big thanks to Corsair for sponsoring most of this rig.

Here's the review of the case I released a couple of days ago

http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-DL-DVI-I-SL-DVI-D-PCI-Express-11221-01-40G/dp/B00FLMKR78/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A20F6RQJB8XGLY

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Edition-Double-Graphics-R9290AEDBD/dp/B00HWSATI6/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A20F6RQJB8XGLY

same seller.
it's a shame to live in Italy T.T

I'm from the UK too, XFX cards are cheaper than the reference designs

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HWSATI6/?tag=pcp0f-21

How much for a R9 290, used but working well (This one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HWSATI6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=9 )

Edit: formatting

http://smile.amazon.com/XFX-Double-RADEON-Graphics-R9290AEDBD/dp/B00HWSATI6/ref=sr_1_48?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1425926487&sr=1-48

or this one? i don't see myself trying to overclock these

A 290? Are you talking about this? Its a bit pricey isn't it?

XFX Black Edition Double D RADEON R9 290 980MHz 4GB DDR5 DP HDMI 2XDVI Graphics Cards R9290AEDBD
On amazon for 279.99 right now. Not even showing that low on my camelizer. I was waiting for black Friday/CM, but it's tempting.
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It's one of the cheaper options but it will work just fine (most coolers are overkill unless you are pushing your CPU to the absolute limits). You could upgrade to a bigger radiator but a single unit will be fine.

Those GPUs are not necessary if you're okay with having good settings, but if (like me) you prefer to go for maxed settings - great for bragging rights - you would definitely benefit from checking out cards like the Sapphire Tri-x R9 290 and the XFX Black Edition 290

Yeah, two R9 290 cards at 750W is too close to call, but it might work. There are power requirement calculators out there like this one that can help you figure out what's really enough.

The Corsair 540 has awesome airflow, you'll be fine there.

If you're not going to go with Step Up, the R9 290 is the definite winner. And here's the other thing to consider: the new NVidia series is just around the corner, but that doesn't mean it will be the performance-to-price ratio champion right away. They'll probably be expensive at first.

You'll be very happy with an R9 290, trust me. A model like this one doesn't cost too much, performs very well for the price, has an awesome cooler, and leaves Crossfire option as an option later (power supply notwithstanding). If you don't want to wait, don't wait! (Also, if you're using a 1080p 60Hz monitor, getting a better video card than an R9 290 wouldn't even make a gigantic difference on your screen. You'd approach 60 FPS in almost anything!)