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MSI R9 290 GAMING 4G and R9 290X GAMING 4G are out
The long expected MSI R9 290 GAMING 4G and R9 290X GAMING 4G are now available. Packed with all of the power and features to drive UltraHD gaming resolutions the MSI Twin Frozr IV Advanced now ensures your card runs cool so you can enjoy maximum performance because AMD's PowerTune technology enables the R9 290 GAMING 4G and R9 290X GAMING 4G to run at their highest clock speeds. With support for the latest industry standards and exciting new technology such as Mantle support in Battlefield 4.
Thanks to the bundled MSI GAMING App gamers can quickly switch between three pre-sets including a silent mode optimized for power efficiency and an overclocking and OC Mode to get the most power out of your graphics card, without worrying about learning how to overclock. The R9 290 GAMING 4G and R9 290X GAMING 4G have been designed to give you a gaming experience that delivers you true next-gen performance for ultra HD resolutions without sacrificing on thermals to kick-start your gaming rig for 2014.
Stay cool in combat
The MSI Twin Frozr IV Advanced has been completely customized for the R9 290 GAMING 4G and R9 290X GAMING 4G to deliver the best thermal experience. The design uses a larger copper base for heat absorption and the heat pipes are in contact with a bigger part of the heat sink and exposed to more airflow to ensure the highest performance of the GPU because of optimal temperatures. Combined with the dual form-in-one heat sinks that add both cooling ability and structural reinforcement the R9 290 GAMING 4G and R9 290X GAMING 4G stay cool and safe.
Optimized for Gamers
The new R9 290 GAMING 4G and R9 290X GAMING 4G are packed with features that benefit every gamer. AMD TrueAudio technology allows far more realistic positional audio and the added benefit of surround sound over connected displays. Mantle allows game developers to directly speak to the GPU optimizing GPU performance. This can all be displayed in a glorious UltraHD / 4K resolution as the new R9 290 GAMING 4G and R9 290X GAMING 4G is leading in performance at 4K resolutions. This can be easily connected through the DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort connectors. Up to six dedicated displays can be connected to the R9 290 GAMING 4G and R9 290X GAMING 4G for an amazing Eyefinity experience.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.msi.com/product/vga/R9-290-GAMING-4G.html#overview
http://www.msi.com/product/vga/R9-290X-GAMING-4G.html#overview
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#4730819 Posted on: 12/24/2013 12:53 AM
If you run those capacitors above certain temp. idk 80-85c, it will go down x4-10, btw 72years is for hi-c cap (a little diff. and smaller), but yeah its still bizarre number xD
Well at least its build kinda robust, so you know it will be stable.
If you run those capacitors above certain temp. idk 80-85c, it will go down x4-10, btw 72years is for hi-c cap (a little diff. and smaller), but yeah its still bizarre number xD
Well at least its build kinda robust, so you know it will be stable.
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#4730857 Posted on: 12/24/2013 02:06 AM
Sure, but what value does it provide? If the card is going to last 10 years max as designed from AMD who the heck keeps a PC for gaming that long? To me it just adds unnecessary cost.
Sure, but what value does it provide? If the card is going to last 10 years max as designed from AMD who the heck keeps a PC for gaming that long? To me it just adds unnecessary cost.
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#4730869 Posted on: 12/24/2013 02:28 AM
I do really like and want one. I only have a 1080p 25inch lcd but this would give me alot of gpu power and last quite a while with just one. A R9 290 would make me a very happy guy.
I do really like and want one. I only have a 1080p 25inch lcd but this would give me alot of gpu power and last quite a while with just one. A R9 290 would make me a very happy guy.
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#4730879 Posted on: 12/24/2013 03:06 AM
Resale value maybe?
I can't imagine a card that runs at 80 degrees with load as a standard is going to depreciate in value at the normal rate of GPUs.
Sure, but what value does it provide? If the card is going to last 10 years max as designed from AMD who the heck keeps a PC for gaming that long? To me it just adds unnecessary cost.
Resale value maybe?
I can't imagine a card that runs at 80 degrees with load as a standard is going to depreciate in value at the normal rate of GPUs.
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#4730885 Posted on: 12/24/2013 03:16 AM
IDK if this is related or I'm just being tech illiterate, but my Sapphire 7970 has this nasty coil whine that scales with GPU load (my first GPU to ever had this problem).
So I assume that higher quality coils mean less possibility of such minor defects.
Sure, but what value does it provide? If the card is going to last 10 years max as designed from AMD who the heck keeps a PC for gaming that long? To me it just adds unnecessary cost.
IDK if this is related or I'm just being tech illiterate, but my Sapphire 7970 has this nasty coil whine that scales with GPU load (my first GPU to ever had this problem).
So I assume that higher quality coils mean less possibility of such minor defects.
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#4730891 Posted on: 12/24/2013 03:34 AM
Yeah me too,
Maybe even this R9-290 @ 1100-1150mhz and im a happy camper
Hopefully we'll see some reviews after Christmas day
I do really like and want one. I only have a 1080p 25inch lcd but this would give me alot of gpu power and last quite a while with just one. A R9 290 would make me a very happy guy.
Yeah me too,
Maybe even this R9-290 @ 1100-1150mhz and im a happy camper
Hopefully we'll see some reviews after Christmas day
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#4730909 Posted on: 12/24/2013 05:02 AM
When are these going on sale? Havnt seen them in a e-tailer yet.
I found this on NCIX's website.
I might just be forced to jump on the nvidia bandwagon.. I cant wait that long.. The asus dcii sounds like it wont be ready to Feb. also.
When are these going on sale? Havnt seen them in a e-tailer yet.
I found this on NCIX's website.
This item is not yet available but you can pre-order this now. We will ship this product shortly after its estimated arrival date of 02/26/2014. The final price is subject to change. You will be charged for this item once the ETA is confirmed by the manufacturer.
I might just be forced to jump on the nvidia bandwagon.. I cant wait that long.. The asus dcii sounds like it wont be ready to Feb. also.
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#4730951 Posted on: 12/24/2013 08:43 AM
When are these going on sale? Havnt seen them in a e-tailer yet.
I found this on NCIX's website.
I might just be forced to jump on the nvidia bandwagon.. I cant wait that long.. The asus dcii sounds like it wont be ready to Feb. also.
All the aftermarket cards are coming mid January.
When are these going on sale? Havnt seen them in a e-tailer yet.
I found this on NCIX's website.
I might just be forced to jump on the nvidia bandwagon.. I cant wait that long.. The asus dcii sounds like it wont be ready to Feb. also.
All the aftermarket cards are coming mid January.
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#4730978 Posted on: 12/24/2013 10:08 AM
Its seems to be taking a while for these non-ref cards to hit retail. Feb is just too long. Was expecting somewhere around early Jan.
Its seems to be taking a while for these non-ref cards to hit retail. Feb is just too long. Was expecting somewhere around early Jan.
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#4730981 Posted on: 12/24/2013 10:21 AM
waiting for the review!
waiting for the review!
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#4730985 Posted on: 12/24/2013 10:26 AM
Quoted from?
From an article the asus is going to come late Jan. and according to an etailer the msi is going to come later Feb..
All the aftermarket cards are coming mid January.
Quoted from?
From an article the asus is going to come late Jan. and according to an etailer the msi is going to come later Feb..
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#4731195 Posted on: 12/24/2013 08:17 PM
Why they should release feb if they are already out ?
Pre-order
ETA: 10/01/14
@ overclockers.
Why they should release feb if they are already out ?
Pre-order
ETA: 10/01/14
@ overclockers.
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I like how they tout the high quality capacitors that have a 72 year life instead of the standard ones that have a 22 year life. Really? Who uses a gaming card for more than 2-5?