R9 290 Issues

[Bloodkil933]

Hey guys,

Just wondering as the issues i've been having with my R9 290 are getting very annoying and frustrating, I've been getting Black/Blue/Redscreens with my card on stock, with the newest 13.12 drivers newly installed with a clean installation about what's actually causing them.

 

I've seen around that this is mainly with people who's cards have Elpida RAM modules, likewise, mine is the same, I was wondering if anyone knew which brand (if any) primarily use Hynix memory as I really don't want one with Elpida (yes I know i'm being fussy, and yes I know some peoples are fine with Elpida modules)?

 

The card is also being RMA'd for a full refund, so any help is appreciated.

 

Appreciate the help, thanks!

 

EDIT: I know i've already posted something similar before, just trying to get a variety of opinions on the matter

[Joshyy]

They don't use Hynix memory any-more, that was only in a select few releases/batches, Chances are you got a faulty batch, RMA it and request a replacement, that should fix the issue.

 

Who was the retailer?

[Bloodkil933]

They don't use Hynix memory any-more, that was only in a select few releases/batches, Chances are you got a faulty batch, RMA it and request a replacement, that should fix the issue.

 

Who was the retailer?

It was Ebuyer, it was in the first batch they got in stock

 

EDIT: As in my sig, it is a Sapphire card

[Joshyy]

It was Ebuyer, it was in the first batch they got in stock

 

EDIT: As in my sig, it is a Sapphire card

 

Is the issue new? I had an issue with my sapphire card, I RMA'd it and got a replacement and it worked fine. 

[bamerx98]

Hey guys,

Just wondering as the issues i've been having with my R9 290 are getting very annoying and frustrating, I've been getting Black/Blue/Redscreens with my card on stock, with the newest 13.12 drivers newly installed with a clean installation about what's actually causing them.

 

I've seen around that this is mainly with people who's cards have Elpida RAM modules, likewise, mine is the same, I was wondering if anyone knew which brand (if any) primarily use Hynix memory as I really don't want one with Elpida (yes I know i'm being fussy, and yes I know some peoples are fine with Elpida modules)?

 

The card is also being RMA'd for a full refund, so any help is appreciated.

 

Appreciate the help, thanks!

 

EDIT: I know i've already posted something similar before, just trying to get a variety of opinions on the matter

I know there was some people also had some problems  with the VRM's failing as well, it could be that causing the failure, personally I think I would just get the cash back and wait for a non reference cooled one 

[Guest]

Seriously you should wait with buying any R9 290.

They have become very rare on the market so they are now around 500$

(so +100-120$)

Save your money and wait until they become cheaper again.

Or:

500$ is also the price for the GTX780 which (once OCed beats the R9 290)

[Bloodkil933]

Is the issue new? I had an issue with my sapphire card, I RMA'd it and got a replacement and it worked fine. 

It's been doing it since I first got it, but was told by AMD that it would be fixed by a driver (which it wasn't). Also to note, The card has VERY bad coil whine, audible over my headset with music

[Joshyy]

It's been doing it since I first got it, but was told by AMD that it would be fixed by a driver (which it wasn't). Also to note, The card has VERY bad coil whine, audible over my headset with music

 

RMA the card and get a replacement, not a refund, if you get a refund you will not be able to pick up a card again due to the increased costs. 

[Bloodkil933]

Seriously you should wait with buying any R9 290.

They have become very rare on the market so they are now around 500$

(so +100-120$)

Save your money and wait until they become cheaper again.

Or:

500$ is also the price for the GTX780 which (once OCed beats the R9 290)

Most places here in the UK actually have them in stock, but they're around £330 ($540USD), but they haven't changed in price at all since release.

[Bloodkil933]

RMA the card and get a replacement, not a refund, if you get a refund you will not be able to pick up a card again due to the increased costs. 

Unfortunately, Ebuyer don't stock it anymore so I can only get a refund, but i've seem them in stock in quite a few place, I don't mind paying £30-40 (I paid £310 originally) more, Overclockers.co.uk have some instock for about £330, so i'll probably get one of them 

[GamerDude]

I have a pair of R9 290Xes in CF with Cat13.12WHQL driver and it's been a pleasure. Games run super smooth and as of now, no issue whatsoever. Yours sound like a faulty card, RMA that sucka....