AMD Radeon R9-290 review
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danfim
Wow, 780 needs another price drop if this card is available for 350€.
PhazeDelta1
So the 290 is more or less even with the 780 in performance but for $125 less.
alanm
I dont see any point in the 290x after this.
Blackops_2
Pill Monster
Nice review! Slightly underwhelming OC potential though....hopefully this will improve over the next few months with mature chips...who knows.
Btw Hilbert can you list the IC's used please, some of these AIB's are still offloading Elpida's leftovers.....it would help to know which cards have them...
PhazeDelta1
What's wrong with Elipda? I figured with Micron taking over, they'd start putting out some quality stuff.
sverek
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
Straykatt
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
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.
MikeMK
Incredible price/performance! Just checked ocuk and you can get a sapphire for £320! That £80-£100 cheaper than a 780!
Btw Hilbert, love the thermal imaging!
kanej2007
Excellent price considering the performance. Well done to the red team!
pbvider
Just love how is faster then GTX 780,maybe nVidia should consider another price drop or they will stay with chips on stock,also the CFX 290 is faster then 780 SLI,GJ AMD,really GJ!Now keep working harder on u CFX drivers and u have a very competitive product!
Fox2232
Slikar
Absolutely love it.. this card is superb! Best buy 2013 😀
Hilbert Hagedoorn
Administrator
Fox2232
^^ +1
Arbold
Hey Hilbert, would you mind doing a benchmark run with this card for BF4. Since it would be very interesting how it will deal with it! 🙂 Thanks in advance!
AndreasGuido
Nice its £320 in UK. Now im going to sit tight and wit for custom coolers! 🙂
Loobyluggs
AMD now have the edge.