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MSI releases its Radeon R9 290X
MSI is pleased to announce that the new AMD R9 290X 4GD5 is available now for gamers to enjtake their gameplay to the next level. Built on the refined Graphics Core Next (GCN) Architeture, featuring more advanced PowerTune power management, improved display connection flexibility and most importantly enthusiast-level gaming performance.
Additionally, the new AMD R9 290X supports the latest industry standards such as Windows 8.1, DirectX11.2, OpenGL 4.3, OpenCL 1.2 and the new Mantle interface which leverages the next-gen console technology and Radeon Graphics. UltraHD or "4K" (4Kx2K resolution) is also supported over both DisplayPort and HDMI and supports up to six independent concurrent displays. the new Hawaii XT GPU powering the R9 290X runs at speeds up to 1 GHz and is packed with 4 GB of high speed GDDR5 to power your games running at the highest resolutions and with maximum detail settings. AMD's PowerTune technology controls Thermals, Power and Performance to maximize performance and minimize power consumption.
Battlefield 4 Bundle
Battlefield is one of the biggest gaming franchises in history and Battlefield 4 is the thirteenth installment in the Battlefield series and the first game that is developed on the new Frostbite 3 engine. Frostbite 3 sets a new bar for PC Gaming visuals and will dazzle PC Gamers with some of the best visual effects seen to date. Battlefield 4 shines on the new R9 290X 4GD5.
MSI releases AE2282 All-in-One PC with Windows 8 - 10/26/2012 10:26 AM
MSI shows off its new 22 inch entertainment models, the Wind Top AE2282 and AE2282G, combining an excellent new design with a sophisticated touch. The MSI AE2282/AE2282G uses a Full HD display along with LED backlight technology, which saves about 30% more power than traditional CCFL panels. With MSI exclusive power-saving technology, these MSI All-in-One PC's can save money for users on the infression age, as well as reach the concept of green computing
MSI Releases Radeon HD 7970 - 01/09/2012 01:18 PM
Leading global graphics card and motherboard manufacturer MSI today officially announces the world's first graphics cards equipped with the brand new AMD 28nm Radeon HD 7900 GPU, R7970-2PMD3G5, which ...
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#4682457 Posted on: 10/24/2013 12:04 PM
hey Solfaur, I'm sure your 2x 680 run everything just fine, why are you thinking about upgrading?
I'm very tempted to grab at least one of these cards, I'm just not sure if to wait for non-reference 290x/290s and GTX 780Ti to pop first... even though the avalability of these cards will be very slim anyway where I live for the first weeks.
hey Solfaur, I'm sure your 2x 680 run everything just fine, why are you thinking about upgrading?
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#4682458 Posted on: 10/24/2013 12:05 PM
2gb vram limits?
2gb vram limits?
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#4682459 Posted on: 10/24/2013 12:07 PM
could be that, depends on how well his games run tbh, also depends on what games he plays.
2gb vram limits?
could be that, depends on how well his games run tbh, also depends on what games he plays.
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#4682461 Posted on: 10/24/2013 12:09 PM
Use Windows 8.1 with DX 11.2 and just wait for Maxwell or AMD next gen.
Use Windows 8.1 with DX 11.2 and just wait for Maxwell or AMD next gen.
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I'm very tempted to grab at least one of these cards, I'm just not sure if to wait for non-reference 290x/290s and GTX 780Ti to pop first... even though the avalability of these cards will be very slim anyway where I live for the first weeks.