MSI or XFX R9 390?

[Joe88]

Both of these are on sale right now on newegg but the msi one is $10 more expensive ($20 if counting rebate)

MSI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127874

XFX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150729

from what I have read up on, XFX got rid of their lifetime warranty and its now only 2 years while the msi one is 3 years
the msi one seems to be better to overclock with it

Anyone has opinions on which one I should get? (length is not an issue, I ordered a new case)

 

[Mandrake4565]

Pretty sure the Msi card has a better power section then the Xfx, as far as overclocking this may help but it's really just a roll of the dice on which will Oc better.

 

[Joe88]

Ending up getting the MSI one for $275 + mir of $20

seems it cools better, better oc ability, extra year of warranty, led logo looks nicer in the case, and an overall better quality card

 

[Mandrake4565]

I think you made a good choice.

EarthDog reviewed it here

 

[Joe88]

btw since this card uses DVI-d, I can't use the DVI-i to VGA adapter to hook up the dell monitor
would this work? (displayport to vga)
http://www.amazon.com/Moread-Displa...1448400883&sr=1-4&keywords=displayport+to+vga

or do I need to buy a $30 active cable converter?

 

[Mandrake4565]

btw since this card uses DVI-d, I can't use the DVI-i to VGA adapter to hook up the dell monitor
would this work? (displayport to vga)
http://www.amazon.com/Moread-Displa...1448400883&sr=1-4&keywords=displayport+to+vga

or do I need to buy a $30 active cable converter?

I'd bet the card comes with a DVI to Vga adapter. I know my last two cards have, one was a Msi the other Evga.

 

[Joe88]

no, it only comes with a power cable
the 980 still has a DVI-i port and can output both analog and digital that's why they came with adapters, but amd switch to the digital output only DVI-d


This is the active cable I am talking about
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8192868&CatId=384
but I wanted to know if the displayport can output analog without an active converter

 

[Mandrake4565]

I'm going to pass this on to another member that has more knowledge of the subject then I Joe.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

I would grab one of these, it's way cheaper than the one you linked and it'll get the job done for you:
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters®-Active-Adapter-Support/dp/B008O7RH5C
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters®-Plated-DisplayPort-Adapter/dp/B005H3Q56I

You absolutely need an active adapter though, since you're going from digital to analog.

 

[DaveB]

no, it only comes with a power cable
the 980 still has a DVI-i port and can output both analog and digital that's why they came with adapters, but amd switch to the digital output only DVI-d


This is the active cable I am talking about
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8192868&CatId=384
but I wanted to know if the displayport can output analog without an active converter

Display port is a digital packet interface, so for display port to VGA, you would need this very similar converter:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...displayport_to_vga-_-9SIA86V31N3172-_-Product

On the DVI-I cable above, analog is carried on the 4 pins surrounding the blade connector on the right. DVI-D carries no analog signal so a converter is needed.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Display port is a digital packet interface, so for display port to VGA, you would need this very similar converter:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...displayport_to_vga-_-9SIA86V31N3172-_-Product

On the DVI-I cable above, analog is carried on the 4 pins surrounding the blade connector on the right. DVI-D carries no analog signal so a converter is needed.

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