What about the Sapphire, any better? Are there differences with respect to cooling?
Stay away from Sapphire 280x Vapor-X. My VRM1 temps get in the low 100 deg C - theres many other people with the same issue. I believe their Tri-x is okay.
My Vapor-X 7950 is a very nice card and well cooled. This rig is in my living room. Don't understand the fuss.