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PowerColor Radeon R9-290X PCS+ review
Posted by: on: 02/25/2014 09:11 AM [
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We review the PowerColor Radeon R9-290X PCS+ graphics card, this beast runs at low temperatures whilst being factory overclocked. The 2816 Stream processor based Hawaii chip will get paired with 4 GB GDDR5 memory running along a 512-bit memory interface. The card itself is fully customized including component selection, custom PCB, custom cooling, well .. custom everything ! Powered through 8-Pin + 6-Pin power configuration it obviously runs at factory overclocked specifications as well. The card will clock towards 1050 MHz and has an improved GDDR5 memory frequency as well. Did I just catch your attention ? I figured that much, let's go and check 'r out shall we ?
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ShockG
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Posted on: 02/25/2014 10:13 AM
Nice review.
There is nothing wrong with the card I think. I still have the AMD media sample 290X and nothing is faster than that card with the same clock speeds. I've tried several other cards and it's the same thing.
Nice review.
There is nothing wrong with the card I think. I still have the AMD media sample 290X and nothing is faster than that card with the same clock speeds. I've tried several other cards and it's the same thing.
schmidtbag
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Posted on: 02/25/2014 03:28 PM
The temps are I think the real selling point of this. Many people were turned off by the 290X because of how hot it got. I'd say PowerColor did a fantastic job with their cooling design - I'm surprised the GPU couldn't be overclocked higher.
It is a shame about the bit/litecoin miners - while AMD could really use the revenue, the miners are probably really hurting AMD's gaming market. Nvidia is getting a little too far ahead in PC gaming popularity.
Nothing special performance wise, but temps are really nice.
The temps are I think the real selling point of this. Many people were turned off by the 290X because of how hot it got. I'd say PowerColor did a fantastic job with their cooling design - I'm surprised the GPU couldn't be overclocked higher.
It is a shame about the bit/litecoin miners - while AMD could really use the revenue, the miners are probably really hurting AMD's gaming market. Nvidia is getting a little too far ahead in PC gaming popularity.
-Tj-
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Posted on: 02/25/2014 03:42 PM
Thanks for review, great cooler!
I was looking at nonx variant ~ 335€ (no tax), not bad
http://geizhals.eu/powercolor-radeon-r9-290-pcs-axr9-290-4gbd5-ppdhe-a1059569.html
Now all we need to see is HIS R9 290 IceQ X²
http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-790.shtml
Thanks for review, great cooler!
I was looking at nonx variant ~ 335€ (no tax), not bad
http://geizhals.eu/powercolor-radeon-r9-290-pcs-axr9-290-4gbd5-ppdhe-a1059569.html
Now all we need to see is HIS R9 290 IceQ X²
http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-790.shtml
alximix
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Posts: 1
Junior Member
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Posted on: 02/25/2014 05:06 PM
Why no photos without cooler?, Not shown elemental base power?
Why no photos without cooler?, Not shown elemental base power?
Prince Valiant
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Posted on: 02/28/2014 05:52 PM
The temps are I think the real selling point of this. Many people were turned off by the 290X because of how hot it got. I'd say PowerColor did a fantastic job with their cooling design - I'm surprised the GPU couldn't be overclocked higher.
It is a shame about the bit/litecoin miners - while AMD could really use the revenue, the miners are probably really hurting AMD's gaming market. Nvidia is getting a little too far ahead in PC gaming popularity.
Agreed, those were impressive temps.
The temps are I think the real selling point of this. Many people were turned off by the 290X because of how hot it got. I'd say PowerColor did a fantastic job with their cooling design - I'm surprised the GPU couldn't be overclocked higher.
It is a shame about the bit/litecoin miners - while AMD could really use the revenue, the miners are probably really hurting AMD's gaming market. Nvidia is getting a little too far ahead in PC gaming popularity.
Agreed, those were impressive temps.
-Tj-
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Posted on: 03/04/2014 07:49 PM
Techpowerup Stripped it
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Powercolor/R9_290X_PCS_Plus/3.html
Why no photos without cooler?, Not shown elemental base power?
Techpowerup Stripped it
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Powercolor/R9_290X_PCS_Plus/3.html
EasterEEL
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Posted on: 07/06/2014 12:04 AM
I purchased a PowerColor PCS+ R9 290X from OCUK for £359 in the UK with the Golden 3 games ticket. Seemed like a good deal but I am far from happy with the fan noise from the card under load. My PC is in the living room and family members are complaining when the fan ramps up as they are quite loud.
All the reviews state the card is dual bios, i.e. quiet/silent or performance/uber but I find it doesn't make any difference which position the switch is in both are equally loud. My understanding is this review and every other review is incorrect in this regard as the card is being shipped with both bios the same and the fans are quite loud under load.
I purchased a PowerColor PCS+ R9 290X from OCUK for £359 in the UK with the Golden 3 games ticket. Seemed like a good deal but I am far from happy with the fan noise from the card under load. My PC is in the living room and family members are complaining when the fan ramps up as they are quite loud.
All the reviews state the card is dual bios, i.e. quiet/silent or performance/uber but I find it doesn't make any difference which position the switch is in both are equally loud. My understanding is this review and every other review is incorrect in this regard as the card is being shipped with both bios the same and the fans are quite loud under load.
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Nothing special performance wise, but temps are really nice.