We finally see a non-reference R9 290X. All the performance of the 290X with a lot more cooling, and a lot less noise!
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Asus R9 290X DCII OC First Look
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We finally see a non-reference R9 290X. All the performance of the 290X with a lot more cooling, and a lot less noise!
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SieB
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Really like the look of this card and most likely i'll be buying the non X version. I've always been a fan of the DCUII and all my previous GPUs have had the DCUII on them.
I have been waiting for the non ref 290s, but I have to wait till after Christmas before being able to buy a new card anyway, so these just happen to drop at the time i'm able to buy a new GPU
All being well and depending on whether or not the 780s drop in price again, a R9 290 Asus DCUII should be mine in the next couple of weeks.
I have been waiting for the non ref 290s, but I have to wait till after Christmas before being able to buy a new card anyway, so these just happen to drop at the time i'm able to buy a new GPU
All being well and depending on whether or not the 780s drop in price again, a R9 290 Asus DCUII should be mine in the next couple of weeks.
Conchubair
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I have the 280x DCUII and well, I'd really like it if Asus could release the sticker pack as a separate thing as my blue rig is ruined with those red stickers (to some extent).
just paint 'em
every time i see these new DC2s i wish i had one of them. not a last generation 3 slot one
Zoot
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The guys on the PcPer podcast were half joking if the debacle with the reference cooler on the 290 and 290X was deliberate on AMD's part just to mess with nVidia, since they kind of rushed out the 780Ti in response.
Sure enough, reviews so-far have the non-reference 290X's competing quite effectively with the 780Ti, which gives them a large advantage considering they're quite a bit cheaper. That's assuming they're priced how they're reportedly going to be priced though.
Example:
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphi...Graphics-Card-Review/Overclocking-and-Conclus
Sure enough, reviews so-far have the non-reference 290X's competing quite effectively with the 780Ti, which gives them a large advantage considering they're quite a bit cheaper. That's assuming they're priced how they're reportedly going to be priced though.
Example:
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphi...Graphics-Card-Review/Overclocking-and-Conclus
Makes me wonder how nVidia will respond, will we see a GTX 790 or GTX 780Ti Boost edition? I'm just loving the to and fro that's been going on since the 290/290X launched. ^_^
victornezzi
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i really like it,at least now we have a 290x that don't work as heater anymore lol,and and also the idea to put the stickers for choose,now if someo needs can take it and paint it
WillSK
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Yeah I think I would too. Even in a red and black build i'd prob keep these stealth black
Excalabur50
Well-known member
As it's all black like that I think it's one of the best cards i've seen to date love that stealth look and the back plate looks bloody awesome just a nice clean lined card
Dedwoods42
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As much as it won't stop me buying a pair of 780Tis, I really hope that this gives it a solid run for its money - seeing Nvidia scared and having to drop prices would be rather nice
Zoot
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The reviews done so-far have the custom 290X's trading blows with the 780Ti, for less money aswell.As much as it won't stop me buying a pair of 780Tis, I really hope that this gives it a solid run for its money - seeing Nvidia scared and having to drop prices would be rather nice
Although it's probably not enough to force another set of price drops from nVidia.
NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
In the US the 780ti cost about $720 while the Asus card will cost about $650. It used to be about $600 flat but with litcoin becoming super popular the AMD camp has had a price increase. So as of now $70 plus with BF4 free equals a big win for AMD. I couldn't justify the price increase for no performance gain.
Contendo
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You forget that 780ti comes with Splinter Cell, AC 4 and Batman Origins. That makes up for any difference in price if there will be any in the first place. Also you say 720$ vs 650$, it will probably be 700$ vs 700$.
NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
Games that you play once, beat, put it away, then never go back to again. So much value for sure. At least with bf4 you will end up investing far more hours into it.
AMD 290x and 780ti are tied with the 3rd party coolers; but a 290 vs a 780 on the other hand is a clear win for the 290.
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