MSI GPUs at CES 2014: Massive R9 290X Lightning

[~Mike~]

Into that mix, MSI is releasing a gigantic R9 290X with their triple-fan and triple-slot GPU. The R9 290X Lightning should have the cooling capacity to keep the Hawaii cores running at maximum performance, but the drawback of course is that running more than two such cards in a single case will prove problematic at best. For those who are looking for the performance of the R9 290X without the noise, however, this may be the perfect solution.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7625/msi-gpus-at-ces-2014-massive-r9-290x-lightning-and-more







That is huge.

 

[~Mike~]

Does anyone know if MSI will be doing a 290 Lightning or will it just be the 290X?

 

[~Mike~]

It would only be based on there flagship model the 290X I would imagine.

I imagine that it will be reserved only for the 290X, just as there was never a 7950 or 6950 lightning.

It's what I was thinking, just asking as someone in our gaming community is hoping for a 290 Lightning.

that yellow small fan , so fugly , and spins differently from other two fans ;/

It does look fugly compared to previous Lightning's but I guess if you're water cooling it, it doesn't matter.

 

[~Mike~]

P.S. Had a play with an MSI Lightning 290X yesterday, best OC I've ever achieved and what a cooler.

When will you have these for sale?

February.

 

[~Mike~]

Don't see how that pic is relevant to thread...?

Thinking the same.

 

[~Mike~]

Only 290X Lightening. No 290.

Thanks 8 Pack, I shall pass on the info.

 

[~Mike~]

Bit more info and pics

http://www.pcper.com/news/Graphics-Cards/CES-2014-MSI-Previews-Radeon-R9-290X-Lightning

 

[~Mike~]

R290X Lightening is very quiet on the standard cooling solution and temps are good too.

Gibbo posted some info on temps the other day, does look good.

Got a feeling though this card will be very expensive.

Yeah looks like a real brute of a card. Might be the pick of the 290's.

I said when you got your 290's you'd be selling them within a few months.

 

[~Mike~]

290 shall be just gaming.
I asked if they had plans to do a Hawk 290, but they said nope, just one 290 which shall be gaming model, which OcUK is already listing.

Thanks Gibbo.

 

[~Mike~]

Due to the way this conversation diverted to the 290 as opposed to the 290x lightning there, right about the time he asked the question, can I just get a clarification? Is it definitely the MSI R9 290X Lightning you are expecting to arrive this month?

Thanks in advance

Gibbo has said Jan/Feb

Assuming that stock is due this month and on sale next month.

 

[~Mike~]

What sort of prices do we expect to see on the 290x lightnings?

The wrong side of £500.

 

[~Mike~]

Is there a right side of £500?

No.

 

[~Mike~]

Should be around £480 mark hopefully.

MSI R9 290X Reference card on OcUK is £440
MSI R9 290X Gaming Edition on OcUK is £447 TWO (normal price £450)

 

[~Mike~]

MSI should have a version with a pre-fitted water block like Powercolor does.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-165-PC&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1752