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AMD Radeon R9-290 review
We review the reference AMD Radeon R9-290, the product priced at 399 USD / 349 EUR is going to shock and awe in terms of price, features and performance. We'll test the card with FCAT Frametimes, Ultra High Definition and of course, we'll check out game performance with the latest games next to power consumption and heat levels as well. The Radeon R9-290 will compete with Nvidia's GeForce GTX 780 at performance and price levels. These cards are little beasts.
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EK Water Blocks, Ljubljana based premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is proud to introduce world's first full-cover water cooling solution for the latest AMD Radeon R9 290X, the new flagship per...
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#4693247 Posted on: 11/05/2013 07:09 AM
So the 290 is more or less even with the 780 in performance but for $125 less.
So the 290 is more or less even with the 780 in performance but for $125 less.
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#4693252 Posted on: 11/05/2013 07:15 AM
I dont see any point in the 290x after this.
I dont see any point in the 290x after this.
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#4693259 Posted on: 11/05/2013 07:20 AM
This is what i'm thinking most will think as well. Same goes for the 780 honestly. Though i want to see some OCing results on better coolers. I have to see something that will be able to compete with a 780 around 1200 on the core or better. Because apparently classy's and HOF's are pretty much guaranteed to hit that or above. From what most tell me 1300+ on air is very common.
I dont see any point in the 290x after this.
This is what i'm thinking most will think as well. Same goes for the 780 honestly. Though i want to see some OCing results on better coolers. I have to see something that will be able to compete with a 780 around 1200 on the core or better. Because apparently classy's and HOF's are pretty much guaranteed to hit that or above. From what most tell me 1300+ on air is very common.
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#4693264 Posted on: 11/05/2013 07:24 AM
Nice review! Slightly underwhelming OC potential though....hopefully this will improve over the next few months with mature chips...who knows.
Btw Hilbert can you list the IC's used please, some of these AIB's are still offloading Elpida's leftovers.....it would help to know which cards have them...
Btw Hilbert can you list the IC's used please, some of these AIB's are still offloading Elpida's leftovers.....it would help to know which cards have them...
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#4693268 Posted on: 11/05/2013 07:27 AM
What's wrong with Elipda? I figured with Micron taking over, they'd start putting out some quality stuff.
What's wrong with Elipda? I figured with Micron taking over, they'd start putting out some quality stuff.
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#4693277 Posted on: 11/05/2013 08:01 AM
Thank you very much for great review!
At this price I see this card as a potential upgrade for myself.
Now just waiting for custom coolers.
This card is the killer.
Thank you very much for great review!
At this price I see this card as a potential upgrade for myself.
Now just waiting for custom coolers.
This card is the killer.
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#4693282 Posted on: 11/05/2013 08:22 AM
Yeah but Micron acquired a mountain of fabricated Elpida IC's with the takeover which have found their way onto some of the 280x cards. And Micron chips don't have "Elpida" stamped on the
There's nothing really wrong with Elpida, they just don't overclock as high as Hynix or Samsung. Especially Hynix.
What's wrong with Elipda? I figured with Micron taking over, they'd start putting out some quality stuff.
Yeah but Micron acquired a mountain of fabricated Elpida IC's with the takeover which have found their way onto some of the 280x cards. And Micron chips don't have "Elpida" stamped on the
There's nothing really wrong with Elpida, they just don't overclock as high as Hynix or Samsung. Especially Hynix.
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#4693310 Posted on: 11/05/2013 09:22 AM
Great review Hilbert, as always! Wow, 290 is the obvious choice. It's equal or better than the 780 and Titan. With a price tag of $399 and battlefield deluxe. AMD is beating Nvidia up.. And with the potential for more performance as mantle mature. Well done AMD, well done. *hands clapping*
Great review Hilbert, as always! Wow, 290 is the obvious choice. It's equal or better than the 780 and Titan. With a price tag of $399 and battlefield deluxe. AMD is beating Nvidia up.. And with the potential for more performance as mantle mature. Well done AMD, well done. *hands clapping*
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#4693311 Posted on: 11/05/2013 09:24 AM
290x ~ Water point is there. BTW is it possible to use this new temperature target with older generations?
But yes, once OCed on default cooling it's same story as 7970 vs 7950: Heat vs performance is nearly same for nearly same chips.
290x ~ Water point is there. BTW is it possible to use this new temperature target with older generations?
But yes, once OCed on default cooling it's same story as 7970 vs 7950: Heat vs performance is nearly same for nearly same chips.
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#4693312 Posted on: 11/05/2013 09:31 AM
Incredible price/performance! Just checked ocuk and you can get a sapphire for £320! That £80-£100 cheaper than a 780!
Btw Hilbert, love the thermal imaging!
Incredible price/performance! Just checked ocuk and you can get a sapphire for £320! That £80-£100 cheaper than a 780!
Btw Hilbert, love the thermal imaging!
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#4693321 Posted on: 11/05/2013 10:04 AM
Excellent price considering the performance. Well done to the red team!
Excellent price considering the performance. Well done to the red team!
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#4693328 Posted on: 11/05/2013 10:14 AM
Just love how is faster then GTX 780,maybe nVidia should consider another price drop or they will stay with chips on stock,also the CFX 290 is faster then 780 SLI,GJ AMD,really GJ!Now keep working harder on u CFX drivers and u have a very competitive product!
Just love how is faster then GTX 780,maybe nVidia should consider another price drop or they will stay with chips on stock,also the CFX 290 is faster then 780 SLI,GJ AMD,really GJ!Now keep working harder on u CFX drivers and u have a very competitive product!
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#4693338 Posted on: 11/05/2013 10:24 AM
AMD clearly supports shift towards 4k / 3 screens / Virtual reality. Because such industries need mainstream users to have sufficient power to even consider possibility to obtain such device.
We have not gained much performance in GPU department since launch of HD7970. But now it is here and cheap enough.
Excellent price considering the performance. Well done to the red team!
AMD clearly supports shift towards 4k / 3 screens / Virtual reality. Because such industries need mainstream users to have sufficient power to even consider possibility to obtain such device.
We have not gained much performance in GPU department since launch of HD7970. But now it is here and cheap enough.
3870>4870>5870>6970>7970>R9-290x
320 > 800 >1600>1536>2048>2816 Shaders
MADD > >Vliw5 >Vliw4 >GCN1.0>GCN1.1
320 > 800 >1600>1536>2048>2816 Shaders
MADD > >Vliw5 >Vliw4 >GCN1.0>GCN1.1
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#4693367 Posted on: 11/05/2013 11:02 AM
Absolutely love it.. this card is superb! Best buy 2013
Absolutely love it.. this card is superb! Best buy 2013
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Wow, 780 needs another price drop if this card is available for 350€.