** AMD R290X BF4 EDITION - WE ARE NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS / DEPOSITS!! **

[Xcandyman]

I really don't get this launch. AMD has dropped the ball here in my opinion now with the lack of card shipments to companies including OCUK. I was really hoping to have the 290 and 290x information at hand at the same time so I can make an informed decision which to purchase.

By waiting an extra week or so that just makes people maybe think twice to purchase. By having the stock ready to go I don't see a reason why they don't just let them out to the public. I've got a feeling quite a few people will cancel due to not knowing what the full picture is with the 290 (myself included)

 

[Gibbo]

Will the 290 be available for pre-order?



We can always trust you to blag us some great deals, Gibbo

No.
290 launches next week and we've got 1000 in stock, we might be the only UK etailor with those too as I've ordered 10,000, it's an awesome card.

 

[Buckster]

is the card any different in the BF4 edition - or just the reference card + stock 290x in a funky box ?

 

[sin]

Gibbo what name do you go by in quake 3?

 

[Gibbo]

I really don't get this launch. AMD has dropped the ball here in my opinion now with the lack of card shipments to companies including OCUK. I was really hoping to have the 290 and 290x information at hand at the same time so I can make an informed decision which to purchase.

By waiting an extra week or so that just makes people maybe think twice to purchase. By having the stock ready to go I don't see a reason why they don't just let them out to the public. I've got a feeling quite a few people will cancel due to not knowing what the full picture is with the 290 (myself included)

In the email I send I shall give us much 290 info as I can, let's just say when over clocked it's bloody good, think 7950 and 7970 but the 7950 being the clocker this time.

Now I say no more! The email will have rest to try and make a buying decision or to cancel an easy decision.

 

[thewanted]

I know nothing about the 290 non-X (along with the rest of you), but I'd be very surprised if two don't end up in my PC after I return from holiday.

I really want to believe that two of those in Crossfire is where the smart money is.

 

[Buckster]

mmm sounds like the 290 is where the smart money goes then

 

[Gibbo]

is the card any different in the BF4 edition - or just the reference card + stock 290x in a funky box ?

Just box design and BF4 voucher.

 

[Xcandyman]

Thank you. I gather the information can be shared once you email it out? For the people who haven't pre ordered they won't get that information. I gather they would be free to post it on the forums?

In the email I send I shall give us much 290 info as I can, let's just say when over clocked it's bloody good, think 7950 and 7970 but the 7950 being the clocker this time.

Now I say no more! The email will have rest to try and make a buying decision or to cancel an easy decision.

 

[Kaapstad]

No.
290 launches next week and we've got 1000 in stock, we might be the only UK etailor with those too as I've ordered 10,000, it's an awesome card.

Forget the pyramid build a house out of that lot.

 

[sin]

If only we knew the prices for 290x/290 I know Its under nda but its stupid now

 

[Buckster]

Just box design and BF4 voucher.

thanks

 

[DeathofRats]

benchies/test results with email Mcgibbygib or have i missed something?

 

[Avenged7Fold]

EK waterblocks have just added their 290x waterblocks to their website. Any chance of getting them in stock soon?

 

[Gibbo]

Thank you. I gather the information can be shared once you email it out? For the people who haven't pre ordered they won't get that information. I gather they would be free to post it on the forums?

You should not, hence I will put hints in the email, because it is under NDA and price is not yet confirmed on 290 but of course it will cost less than R290X. Just how much is anyone's guess, I have a good guess but can't share at present.

 

[Gibbo]

EK waterblocks have just added their 290x waterblocks to their website. Any chance of getting them in stock soon?

Yes we've done our ordering, these cards run hot but safe, water will give them good benefits for sure.

 

[Zeed]

good info

 

[Jamezinho]

mmm sounds like the 290 is where the smart money goes then

7950 vs 7970 all over again, methinks.

 

[Avenged7Fold]

Yes we've done our ordering, these cards run hot but safe, water will give them good benefits for sure.

Awesome!

I am so eager to get one and put it on water straight away. If there is a OCuk pre-fitted 290x, i will probably get one. If not i will buy them separately and rage as i try to undo all the stubborn thread locked screws that the reference cooler is attached with.

 

[cainer]

Yes we've done our ordering, these cards run hot but safe, water will give them good benefits for sure.

i guess overclocking wont have much headroom on air then with the ref fan?