AMD Matt when can 290(x) + users expect an upgrade?

[Smudge]

I bought a 290 ref on release, its still performing well and I commend AMD for the extra performance youve managed to squeeze out of it over the years. This card is SO hot and loud though, it throttles even in my massive case, I have to play with headphones on to drown out the noise. My problem is that I have invested in a 1440, 144hz freesync monitor so I feel im tied into AMD. Yes I could buy an Nvidia 1070/80 and it would be an upgrade, maybe even smoother (quieter!!!) than my current setup. The 480 IAB's seem to be a side grade or less. I want to keep my freesync!

I'm pretty sure there are lots of people like me wanting some sort of 490 type of card. We dont want to buy the last gen 4gb fury cards to get some sort of upgrade.

AMD give us something now before we jump ship!

 

[Smudge]

No need for an upgrade brother. AMD keep releasing performance drivers that make your GPU like a brand new one

luv u man

can they release one that doesnt give me a ringing in my ears after gaming for an hour!

 

[Smudge]

Ignore the baiting above.
Early next year would be my guess. Am also running 290 @1440p and very impressed how it's performing, but like you would definitely like to buying something new.

shanks, im very impressed on how this cards kept up, the problem is it sounds like a tornado. I could buy a 480 AIB now for 230 quid to get less performance and quieter, buy a 300 quid fury for quieter performance marginally more performance. I want to spend 400 quid on a 490 and get an upgrade

 

[Smudge]

Sorry to hear that Smudge

Ref 290 = OUCH

I moved to Scandinavia! take your brit price for PC hardware, roll a dice then add 25% tax over the 20% UK, you get the idea