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Best GPU in the range 20k-25k.

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Badmash Original post #1
Nov 7, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Need a new gpu (currently have 7850 saphire 2gb) for my system which can max nex gen titles. Budget max 25k might extend it if really required.

Current rig:
Cpu i5 2500k oc to 4.0 ghz
Ram 8gb sniper series
Motherboard: asus P8 Z77 V Pro
PSU seasonic s12 II bronze 620w

Please suggest guys :) thanks in advance.
ASHISH65
Nov 7, 2013 at 7:09 PM
Best gpu is Saphhire Dual X R9 280X 3gb ddr5 @ 23500

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It will work with your system :)
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Badmash #4
Nov 7, 2013 at 9:06 PM
There are few models for 280x confused which 1 to go for:
1. Saphhire 280x Toxic Edition
2. Saphhire 280x Vapor x Edition
3. Asus R9280X-DC2T-3GD5

Not sure about the prices for above 3, if possible do tell me the price and the link from where i could order? And how abt R9 290 that is coming which is above 280x and below 290x.
harshilsharma63
Nov 7, 2013 at 9:33 PM
There are few models for 280x confused which 1 to go for:
1. Saphhire 280x Toxic Edition
2. Saphhire 280x Vapor x Edition
3. Asus R9280X-DC2T-3GD5

Not sure about the prices for above 3, if possible do tell me the price and the link from where i could order? And how abt R9 290 that is coming which is above 280x and below 290x.

Get vapourX edition. Toxic edition will probably not be available ind is not needed.
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Badmash #6
Nov 7, 2013 at 9:44 PM
But asus one is clocked at Engine Clock: 1070MHz and Memory clock :6400MHz @ 23K Isn't it above Vapour x Edition?
Get vapourX edition. Toxic edition will probably not be available ind is not needed.
ankush28
Nov 8, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Vapour x is better in cooling whereas asus seems better in performence imo.
harshilsharma63
Nov 8, 2013 at 10:27 AM
But asus one is clocked at Engine Clock: 1070MHz and Memory clock :6400MHz @ 23K Isn't it above Vapour x Edition?

Clock speed is not an issue as it can be increased manually too.
rijinpk1
Nov 8, 2013 at 9:37 PM
Vapour x is better in cooling whereas asus seems better in performence imo.

asus dc ii will have better cooling and hence lower temps than vapoux afaik
ASHISH65
ASHISH65 #10
Nov 8, 2013 at 9:54 PM
Another advantage of asus is they offer 3 years warranty,while sapphire offer only 2 years + 1 Year labour (no replacement) :)
quad_core
quad_core #11
Nov 8, 2013 at 10:07 PM
There are few models for 280x confused which 1 to go for:
1. Saphhire 280x Toxic Edition
2. Saphhire 280x Vapor x Edition
3. Asus R9280X-DC2T-3GD5

Not sure about the prices for above 3, if possible do tell me the price and the link from where i could order? And how abt R9 290 that is coming which is above 280x and below 290x.

Where are the Vapor X and Asus one available in India? Can you post the links?
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Badmash #12
Nov 12, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Where are the Vapor X and Asus one available in India? Can you post the links?
Asus : Asus R9280X-DC2T-3GD5 Review, Price in India, Specifications - Tech2
Cilus
Cilus #13
Nov 13, 2013 at 1:43 AM
^^ But I didn't find it in any Online shops. Only 280X available is the Sapphire Dual X R9 280X, in MDcomputers.
topgear
topgear #14
Nov 13, 2013 at 3:20 AM
how's this as a price source ;)
ASUS R9 280X Direct Cooling Top Edition 3GB - Online Best Latest Price Reviews | Features in India
quad_core
quad_core #15
Nov 13, 2013 at 11:13 AM
^^ But I didn't find it in any Online shops. Only 280X available is the Sapphire Dual X R9 280X, in MDcomputers.

Exactly my point. I had sent a mail to ASUS last month, and got a reply that 280x from ASUS would be available from Mid Nov or Nov-End
sam_738844
Nov 13, 2013 at 11:49 AM
sapphire toxic should be better in cooling than Asus one for 280X? any idea?
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Badmash #18
Nov 13, 2013 at 3:33 PM
^^ But I didn't find it in any Online shops. Only 280X available is the Sapphire Dual X R9 280X, in MDcomputers.
I guess it will be on sale for public by december xD
Harshverma
Dec 3, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Go for R9-280X VaporX edition
topgear
topgear #20
Dec 6, 2013 at 2:36 AM
Exactly my point. I had sent a mail to ASUS last month, and got a reply that 280x from ASUS would be available from Mid Nov or Nov-End

Asus R9 280x DC2 was available for pre order on MD comp. at Rs. 24.5k but now it's now on their website anymore though you can get it from theitdepot at 27k :
Buy Online Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DDR5 ATI PCI E Graphics Card (R9280X-DC2-3GD5) in india