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I've ordered most of my parts for my PC,but I was deciding to get a R9 290 but it has a bad cooler,I am ordering today so I can't really wait for the coolers to come out.It is also on offer with BF4 and 2 free games.I have 2 fans to cool it but it won't make a difference,do you think I should get a R9 290?
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I think the Arctic Coolers now support the 290/290X PCB, you could always get a 290 then get one of then and fit it. You could also flash the Bios to make it a 290X and have one of the most powerful GPU on the planet.

I'm not 100% sure, but Google is your friend on this one.
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thanks,I was thinking about getting a Fractal Design Define R4,would the cooling fit in?Sorry if its obvious i'm not too good with cooling.
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I don't see why not, as the cooler goes directly on to the GPU's PCB. So it wont be any bigger than the stock cooler.
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Oh right,thanks,I wasn't too sure.Thanks for your help Craig.
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Some Arctic Cooling coolers are much wider (from PCIe slot to edge of case) but the R4 is a very wide case so that shouldn't be an issue either.
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Thanks,one thing though,do you know when the new coolers would be available,I would like it before christmas,is it worth the wait and do you know how long?
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