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AMD Radeon R9-290 review
Posted by: on: 11/07/2013 03:28 PM [
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We review the AMD Radeon R9-290. We'll benchmark these cards 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. This is one review you don't want to miss! The new second to best flagship product has been long awaited and anticipated. The Radeon R9-290 will compete with Nvidia's GeForce GTX 780. The card as such is a beast. As such this in-depth review will cover the Volcanic Islands GPU architecture, Hawaii for the 290 series.
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sverek
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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.
Pill Monster
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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.
Straykatt
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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*
Fox2232
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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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What's wrong with Elipda? I figured with Micron taking over, they'd start putting out some quality stuff.