VTX is the EU branch of Powercolor. There's nothing wrong with XFX hardware, it's just their customer support in the EU is non existent.
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** VTX3D R9 290 PRE-FLASHED TO R9 290X & VOLTAGE UNLOCKED!! **
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VTX is the EU branch of Powercolor. There's nothing wrong with XFX hardware, it's just their customer support in the EU is non existent.
try reading the title and op again
the bios is already flashed for the cards linked n this thread.
Just ordered 2 of these 
Soldato
Sapphire assemble all AMD's reference cards to individual spec and send them out to AIB's for bios/stickers/boxing(unless they do that too, idk).
It only works on 3 cards so far-VTX, Powercolor OC and XFX ones.
snip....
On PSU run the card of two separate rails, to give it more constant / steady juice.
Wonder if that's why I've been lucky and not had the black screen thing! Did that automatically tbh
You wait I'll get one now.
On a side note, Having a vtx3d 290x, It came with a 1030 core/ 1250 mem.
So I guess clocks where down to the manufactures then? (via bios as all ref boards were made by AMD)
Try it.
It seems some cards have 290X cores put on them, so flashing them works and unlocks the extra processors. If it does not work you still get the speed bump to 1000MHz and voltage control if you use the Asus BIOS so well worth doing.
Thats a shame! I see other people saying the Sapphire cards dont do it, bit gutting as I also missed out on getting BF4 chucked in. The price you pay for buying too early!
Try it.
It seems some cards have 290X cores put on them, so flashing them works and unlocks the extra processors. If it does not work you still get the speed bump to 1000MHz and voltage control if you use the Asus BIOS so well worth doing.
Yeh I'll give mine a go later today just to be sure. I bought a VTX3D 6950 a few years back (the reason I started joining PC forums) which unlocked without issue so hopefully this will be the same!
Caporegime
People concerned about VTX need to remember that these are reference cards. I would be wary if it were VTX made custom cooled ones (where they might skimp on component quality) but these are all reference, so in essence as good as any other brand (but better with the unlock shaders).
Associate
Very impressive Gibbo! Two concerns, how loud would they be in x-fire? Also what's the chance of having any left by my payday, the 26th?
Hi there
Yes they are.
Order today, even if it shows out of stock, I am making some more now, so no issues with shipping out today.
Soldato
Ah bugger, I'm really tempted by this, my finger itching and twitching over the buy button as I type this. Trouble is the missus would go absolutely ballistic considering Xmas is round the corner.
Decisions, decisions......
Same for me, but great service OcUK!
I think this with a custom cooler would be hot cakes - ouch!
Hi there
Yes they are.
Order today, even if it shows out of stock, I am making some more now, so no issues with shipping out today.
Still good if I order one now?
Building a PC for my mate and want to put one in
Edit: Just seen the time you posted, I guess it will be fine!
Man of Honour
Things like this must be frustrating for people trying to sell R290X's
Soldato
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Must be fun flashing bios like it is printing moneyHi there
Yes they are.
Order today, even if it shows out of stock, I am making some more now, so no issues with shipping out today.
Really tempted to order one...
Man of Honour
Must be fun flashing bios like it is printing money
It really is lol