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Graphics Performance
Customers are generally positive about the graphics performance of this XFX Double D R9 280 Graphics Card. The card delivers impressive frame rates and allows for easy overclocking with AMD software. However, some customers have noted that it is quite large and requires a powerful enough power supply to run effectively.
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Build Quality
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the build quality of this graphics card with some expressing satisfaction while others reporting issues, including manufacture failures leading to RMAs. Some customers had high expectations due to their experience building their own PCs but were disappointed.
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Quality
Excellent card - runs everything i need with good color, depth and no stuttering.
Nice improvement in frame rates over my r9 270xthe card is huge.
0 for 3 hours, it was never louder than my case fans and stayed under 65c.
I had no idea what i was buying back in the day and had no expectations but this card honest to god took everything i threw at ... Read More
Price
All in all, a great card for an awesome price with the rebate.
Overall i enjoy what this card has to offer, especially at the discounted price.
If you are building your first gaming pc get this card,if u have the extra money get a r9 290 just 70$ more.
Oct 30th edit, appears price now dropped, $40 difference now to the 280x, good for you, bad for me.
Packaging/appearance
However please beware that while the box states "unlocked voltage" this is not true, and only cards of the original run of r9 2... Read More
Competitiveness
Also $199 after mir makes this gpu one of the best deals.
You can crossfire this card with another r9 280 but not a r9 290(they use a different chipset).
The amd gaming evolved app that comes bundled doesn't offer much in rewards but is better than having no rewards at all.
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, still, first and enough. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 74 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 21 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However please beware that while the box states 34unlocked voltage34 this is not true and only cards of the original run of r9 280 andor the black edition have unlocked voltage
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I advised the xfx rep that i didnt appreciate the deceptive box but nothing that can be done now
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You will find website reviews online talking of overclocking it
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They had older model run cards
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On amazon was listed as a lifetime warranty
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When i sent the information to amd they told me that warranty is handled through the manufacturer who ever that is which made the product for them
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I did not buy it from no name brand
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I did because i know the amd is a quality name
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