MSI Radeon R9 290X Lightning PCB Photo's

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 12/02/2013 09:55 AM | source: | 22 comment(s)

Now I already knew that MSI was working on a Radeon R9 290X Lightning edition, but no details have been revealed to date. However PCB photo's have now leaked and by just looking at the PCB, you can uncover a lot of things. The MSI Radeon R9 290X Lightning PCB will get a 15+2 phase VRM (!) that will get its power from no less than three power connectors. Two of them are 8-pin connectors and then there is a 6-pin connector.

Examining closer and you'll spot that voltage measurement points are included as well. Monitor connectors wise you'll spot DVI connectors, and the usual DisplayPort and HDMI connectors. There are locations for a dual or triple BIOS switch as well.

Well that's it for now. But with proper cooling, this card is going to be a beast.

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#4714926 Posted on: 12/01/2013 08:41 PM

15 Power phases?

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#4714930 Posted on: 12/01/2013 08:45 PM

12+3+2 by the looks of it.

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#4714936 Posted on: 12/01/2013 08:53 PM

This is going to be a beast. lol @ 2 8pin and 1 6 pin power connector. **** you the environment!

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#4714937 Posted on: 12/01/2013 08:57 PM

15 Power phases?

17 power phase.

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#4714942 Posted on: 12/01/2013 09:03 PM

This is going to be a beast. lol @ 2 8pin and 1 6 pin power connector. **** you the environment!

@Phaze: You're right, I missed the 2 on the left.

LOL, we can finally see what this die is capable of.

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