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Guru3D.com » Review » PowerColor Radeon R9-290X PCS+ review 4

PowerColor Radeon R9-290X PCS+ review 4

Posted by: Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/25/2014 09:11 AM [ 8 comment(s) ]

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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sverek



Posts: 6097
Posted on: 02/25/2014 09:52 AM
Nothing special performance wise, but temps are really nice.

ShockG



Posts: 18
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.

schmidtbag
Senior Member



Posts: 5586
Posted on: 02/25/2014 03:28 PM
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-
Senior Member



Posts: 17116
Posted on: 02/25/2014 03:42 PM
Thanks for review, great cooler! :nerd:


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 :D
http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-790.shtml

alximix
Junior Member



Posts: 1
Posted on: 02/25/2014 05:06 PM
Why no photos without cooler?, Not shown elemental base power?

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