ethomaz said:
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Captain_Tom said:
Oh I have to 100% agree there. That's why I am not buying until 20nm. Imagine the performance of this on 20nm with a new architecture!
However I have to quote this:
"Again AMD On This: We have designed the 290 Series to operate at a steady state of 95C. By running at 95C, we are both maximizing the performance and minimizing the acoustics of the product. Be assured, that 95C is a perfectly safe temperature at which the GPU can operate for its entire life. There is no technical reason to reduce the target temperature below 95C. "
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/radeon_r9_290x_review_benchmarks,31.html
It will be interesting to see if this holds true...
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I think that too high... a lot high for a processor  but if AMD is saying who am I to complain?
But I disagree with the part of the "minimizing the acoustics"... the test shows 60Db in load... that's ridiculous.... it is loud like... I don't know... live close to a train?
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I never read into those acoustics tests. Just get an aftermarket one! My 7970 is quiet as hell, even under furmark. Only when overclocked for 30% more performance does it get audible at all (But not noticable while gaming).
Just wait for the Toxic addition. I garuntee it will add 20% to the 290X's performance and never even reach 80c while being at 50% fan usage...
