R9 290X Owners Thread

Kaapstad · 18 Feb 2014 at 17:49

LtMatt said:
Benchmarking, or just a normal run? I'll give it a bash. What are the rules though? Are we allowed a custom fan profile or pure stock settings? I assume i can turn my case fans up a bit?

I will set up a thread for it

The rules are

Three times round the Heaven 4 bench

Stock clockspeeds on the GPUs

Undervolting allowed

Custom fan profiles allowed

Screenshots of GPUZ at the end with max core temps and VRM temps displayed.

The object of the exercise is to see how cool the cards can run.

The thread is here

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=25868679#post25868679

LtMatt · 18 Feb 2014 at 17:55

Kaapstad said:
I will set up a thread for it

The rules are

Three times round the Heaven 4 bench

Stock clockspeeds on the GPUs

Undervolting allowed

Custom fan profiles allowed

Screenshots of GPUZ at the end with max core temps and VRM temps displayed.

The object of the exercise is to see how cool the cards can run.

The thread is here

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=25868679#post25868679

One thing though, if we do custom fan profiles what's to stop me or others just setting 100% fan speed.

Choimaloy75 · 18 Feb 2014 at 18:01

LtMatt said:
Lol, i love myself a good corporate weasel video.

I don't think any have transferable warranty. However the person in the MM would most likely help you with warranty if needed. I know i do with everything i sell there.

For a card that will stand up to a 780TI in terms of power, overclocking, cooling and vram id go for this one.

For a card that will stand up to a 780/titan id go for this one.

These are pretty new though and they're extremely popular cards so im not sure how easy it would be for you to source a second hand one. The plus side is brand new they cost about the same as a second hand titan/780TI.

Like your red theme there.

Thanks Matt.

Mr. May · 18 Feb 2014 at 18:45

LtMatt said:
One thing though, if we do custom fan profiles what's to stop me or others just setting 100% fan speed.

The thought of being deaf lol

Mr. May · 18 Feb 2014 at 19:26

Just played around of the new metro bf4 all settings maxed apart from AO I have that on SSAO

Print screen on the more hecktic parts

cwgk91 · 22 Feb 2014 at 16:09

Hey guys, sorry to dig up a slightly older thread but I've got an interesting problem with my 290x.

Been tinkering trying to stop artefacting when raising the core above 1250Mhz and when I unlock voltage control and increase core voltage by +50mV, the artefacting continues and when increasing the voltage any more than +50 causes an instant black screen on clicking apply on afterburner. This is with the card at 30C with nothing running. Anyone else had a problem like this?

Edit: Forgot to say I have an MSI 290x Gaming Edition

Rasch · 22 Feb 2014 at 16:16

No way you will get it running at 1250 Mhz without atleast 100mV.

cwgk91 · 22 Feb 2014 at 16:19

Im at 1225Mhz on stock voltage, but if I put anything more than +50mV it instantly black screens

Wizzfizz · 22 Feb 2014 at 16:22

How many people with MSI cards forgot to remove the little protective film covering the MSI badge?

I did!

the1gooner · 22 Feb 2014 at 16:25

cwgk91 said:
Hey guys, sorry to dig up a slightly older thread but I've got an interesting problem with my 290x.

Been tinkering trying to stop artefacting when raising the core above 1250Mhz and when I unlock voltage control and increase core voltage by +50mV, the artefacting continues and when increasing the voltage any more than +50 causes an instant black screen on clicking apply on afterburner. This is with the card at 30C with nothing running. Anyone else had a problem like this?

Edit: Forgot to say I have an MSI 290x Gaming Edition

With the 290X's it seems to go like this as far as most cards go for the core:-

Stock volts >1,100
+50mv 1,100-1,150
+100mv 1,150-1,180
+150mv 1,180-1,220
+200mv 1,220-1,250 (if your lucky)

That's not exact but gives you an idea.

No way are you gonna get 1,250mhz with just +50mv, though someone may have a golden card that does and prove wrong.

cwgk91 · 22 Feb 2014 at 16:28

the1gooner said:
With the 290X's it seems to go like this as far as most cards go for the core:-

Stock volts >1,100
+50mv 1,100-1,150
+100mv 1,150-1,180
+150mv 1,180-1,220
+200mv 1,220-1,250 (if your lucky)

That's not exact but gives you an idea.

No way are you gonna get 1,250mhz with just +50mv, though someone may have a golden card that does and prove wrong.

I understand, thats why I'm trying to increase the voltage!

My problem is the instant black screen on applying voltage >50mV!

Kaapstad · 24 Feb 2014 at 09:07

Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X WindForce 3X OC review

@Hardware Luxx placed in OP

http://www.hardwareluxx.de/index.php/artikel/hardware/grafikkarten/29678-gigabyte-radeon-r9-290x-windforce-3x-oc-im-test.html

delpy8 · 24 Feb 2014 at 12:46

Hi all
Has anyone bought one from the powercolor 290 or 290x pcs+
I'm really liking the look of this card with the tri fan and definitely looks better than the sapphire tri x card

delpy8 · 24 Feb 2014 at 13:01

Wizzfizz said:
How many people with MSI cards forgot to remove the little protective film covering the MSI badge?

I did!

NOPE not me DOH

Chewie · 24 Feb 2014 at 14:08

delpy8 said:
Hi all
Has anyone bought one from the powercolor 290 or 290x pcs+
I'm really liking the look of this card with the tri fan and definitely looks better than the sapphire tri x card

I have, supposed to be delivered today. Can't wait to get my hands on it

delpy8 · 24 Feb 2014 at 14:31

Chewie said:
I have, supposed to be delivered today. Can't wait to get my hands on it

Cheers let me know what you think as there is no official reviews but I did read a lot about it on toms hardware

Chewie · 24 Feb 2014 at 15:03

Will do

I currently have a Gigabyte Windforce 290 OC and I have high hopes that the PCS+ will do a better job in terms of cooling and noise.

BG1980 · 24 Feb 2014 at 15:44

Got my new PC with 290x in crossfire

Wizzfizz · 24 Feb 2014 at 15:54

Looking good

Kaapstad · 24 Feb 2014 at 17:56

BG1980 said:
Got my new PC with 290x in crossfire

Nice looking setup you have there.

I have put you on the "Roll of Honour" in the OP.

Don't forget to put your pics in spoiler tags please.