Asus DirectCU-II 290X Reviews Out!!!!!!

[Helieos]

We have some solid insight finally to what a non-reference 290x can do!!

 

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/ASUS-Radeon-R9-290X-DirectCU-II-Graphics-Card-Review/Overclocking-and-Conclus

 

http://www.overclock3d.net/articles/gpu_displays/asus_r9_290x_dcii_oc_first_look/1

 

 

[Pirrelli]

Well let's hope it's reduces the temp!

[M-ursu]

Well let's hope it's reduces the temp!

What i have read, it runs at 75-80c (1050Mhz)

[ivhyn]

The 290x does quite well against the GTX 780 Ti without overclocking, as soon as you push them towards the max though, the 290x will be obliterated. Here in Europe the Hawaii XT GPUs aren't that much cheaper than the full fledged GK110 so it's not that good of a deal in my opinion.

[Guest GRRigger]

The 290x does quite well against the GTX 780 Ti without overclocking, as soon as you push them towards the max though, the 290x will be obliterated. Here in Europe the Hawaii XT GPUs aren't that much cheaper than the full fledged GK110 so it's not that good of a deal in my opinion.

Roughly 200 euros difference between MSI 780ti and r9 290x . Id say no for 200 euros, you get 4670k. And i dont think 20fps difference is worh a whole processor

 

Gpus are just overpriced. At least high end ones.

[delet my acc pls]

Roughly 200 euros difference between MSI 780ti and r9 290x . Id say no for 200 euros, you get 4670k. And i dont think 20fps difference is worh a whole processor

Gpus are just overpriced. At least high end ones.

Except R9-290

[ivhyn]

Roughly 200 euros difference between MSI 780ti and r9 290x . Id say no for 200 euros, you get 4670k. And i dont think 20fps difference is worh a whole processor

Gpus are just overpriced. At least high end ones.

Yeah... reference cards. I wouldn't consider buying a reference 290x though.

My statement is still true for non reference cards.

The 780 Ti gaming is between 627€ and 650€ without shipping, the r9 290x Gaming starts at 575€ (overclockers uk is the only store that has this card atm.).

[Guest GRRigger]

Yeah... reference cards. I wouldn't consider buying a reference 290x though.

My statement is still true for non reference cards.

The 780 Ti gaming is between 627€ and 650€ without shipping, the r9 290x Gaming starts at 575€ (overclockers uk is the only store that has this card atm.).

True, reference suxxx, and prices are sky high.

[eshbop]

Exactly what I had expected. Even down to the 'quiet' mode that allows the card to hit 95C with the slower fans speed. These AIB coolers were always going to fix these problems.

 

But it's too bad AMD allowed these GPUs to get known for their noise and heat rather than what they are truly capable of. They would of been that much more impressive if they launched with aftermarket coolers.

[Woody]

Why not get the current ASUS or other 290(X)'s with the Kraken G10 and X40? I hate the fact that they finally release it AFTER the holidays which sucks for most. So wouldn't just getting the GPU cooler be a better choice? Not to mention better cooling.

[chaozbandit]

Hardware Canucks has had an ASUS 290X DCII review up for a while now...

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/64694-asus-r9-290x-directcu-ii-oc-review.html

[eshbop]

 So wouldn't just getting the GPU cooler be a better choice? Not to mention better cooling.

Yep, it allows the clock speeds to run higher therefore better performance and more OCing headroom.

[mgsstar]

Around 80C isn't bad for a temperature and it keeps it under 90 degrees overclocked which is pretty good and quieter than reference coolers.