R9 390 xfx r9-390p-8256

[cab64]

So I did some research, and decided to buy a R9 390 from XFX, the Double D version so I could add in a waterblock in my loop.

After more digging, I've found out that they changed the inducters on some version. Thing is, I already bought my card from newegg, and it's shipped..

Is there any way I could know if my card is the good one beforehand, or will I have to open it up once I get it ? The only workaround is to dremel in the block, which I don't really think I would be okai to do that.

Thanks !

[Chann3l]

So I did some research, and decided to buy a R9 390 from XFX, the Double D version so I could add in a waterblock in my loop.

After more digging, I've found out that they changed the inducters on some version. Thing is, I already bought my card from newegg, and it's shipped..

Is there any way I could know if my card is the good one beforehand, or will I have to open it up once I get it ? The only workaround is to dremel in the block, which I don't really think I would be okai to do that.

Thanks !

probably different model number, or maybe by date of manufacture which is probably on the box somewhere.

Only these two are listed on EK compatibility list

XFX XFX Radeon R9 390 Double Dissipation 8GB GDDR5 (R9-390P-8DF6)
XFX XFX Radeon R9 390 Double Dissipation Black Edition 8GB GDDR5

Both have visual compatibility with R9290 blocks

Model numbers are different.

[cab64]

probably different model number, or maybe by date of manufacture which is probably on the box somewhere.

Only these two are listed on EK compatibility list

XFX XFX Radeon R9 390 Double Dissipation 8GB GDDR5 (R9-390P-8DF6)
XFX XFX Radeon R9 390 Double Dissipation Black Edition 8GB GDDR5

Both have visual compatibility with R9290 blocks

Model numbers are different.

Yeah I looked into that too, but if you look on the website (EK configurator) it's the same model, just one written ''With new inducters'' or something.. This is very shady, and I almost already regret my purchase.

Honestly, I don't like the DD's look, but I didn't care since I was going to be watercooling it. Return is not an option, I just sold my 280x. I guess I'll just dremel my block if I have to come to it..

Damn you XFX.

[Chann3l]

Yeah I looked into that too, but if you look on the website (EK configurator) it's the same model, just one written ''With new inducters'' or something.. This is very shady, and I almost already regret my purchase.

Honestly, I don't like the DD's look, but I didn't care since I was going to be watercooling it. Return is not an option, I just sold my 280x. I guess I'll just dremel my block if I have to come to it..

Damn you XFX.

That sucks hopefully it just works. Have you confirmed somewhere that the one with new inductors doesn't fit?

[Chann3l]

http://www.overclock.net/t/1569032/x...onfigurator/10

Hey not sure If this helps but an xfx hardware rep thought the new inductors were actually smaller and told someone else with the problem that they could rma it and find the old model for them if it doesn't work.

[10e]

I bought a pair of XFX r9 390s (non-X) and they had the tall "Z" labelled inductors.

I used the XSPC r9 290/x blocks and used a drill and fret saw to remove the copper above the inductor closest to the video ports bracket. I had the EK blocks at the time but I deemed that the nickel plated copper above the inductor was thinner and would likely require removing the acrylic above it too, or at least thinning it out in addition to removal of the nickel plated copper. There's a thread on overclock.net about it too. If you need it I can dig it up. I posted the following photo there.

[Chann3l]

I saw your post in the thread I linked.

[gdesmo]

Nice job sir !

[10e]

http://www.overclock.net/t/1569032/x...onfigurator/10

Hey not sure If this helps but an xfx hardware rep thought the new inductors were actually smaller and told someone else with the problem that they could rma it and find the old model for them if it doesn't work.

Oops, didn't notice that you linked the thread. Musta been pre-coffee

Nice job sir !

Thanks J.

Only took about 15 minutes in total and 10 minutes was block disassembly.