• Competitor rules

    Please remember that any mention of competitors, hinting at competitors or offering to provide details of competitors will result in an account suspension. The full rules can be found under the 'Terms and Rules' link in the bottom right corner of your screen. Just don't mention competitors in any way, shape or form and you'll be OK.

OcUK PREPARING A 290X DEAL TO BLOW ALL OTHERS AWAY!

Why do you have to tease me so much, had pretty much decided to wait out for the 390 but now decisions decisions.

Hopefully this means that the 390 release will not be too far off
 
Have you linked the wrong card there? The Tri-X is £70 more :confused:

Matt - Don't you already have 4 x 8GB reference 290X's?

EDIT: Very tasty price on the Matrix. Had I not already picked up a Titan I might have been interested (although would have still had the Eyefinity niggles I had in the past).

Nope its available elsewhere at £229 for a Tri-X OC. From snooping
around the net it looks like they EOL.
 
If it's gonna be the CU one, that's disappointing but the price is solid though given that the MSI was just 10 more last week, not that good comparatively. Still, if it does end up being the Gigabyte, I'm gonna need to do some disgusting things to scrap together some money for it.
 
Disappointed they're not reference cards, i may have bought four. My wallet breathes a sigh of relief though.

:rolleyes: of course you are....


Anyway 290x at 229 will be pretty good value for money but only if your fitting a lower budjet as the 390x might turn out to be under 400 and a very big performance upgrade.

Also xfire drivers do suck in a lot of games (have run multiple gen's of ati including 290 x and 290's) they are usally slow or they never get fixed.... :(
 
:rolleyes: of course you are....


Anyway 290x at 229 will be pretty good value for money but only if your fitting a lower budjet as the 390x might turn out to be under 400 and a very big performance upgrade.

Also xfire drivers do suck in a lot of games (have run multiple gen's of ati including 290 x and 290's) they are usally slow or they never get fixed.... :(

i doubt the 390X will be under 400, if it's close to a TX it'll be easily 550 quid
it's the 380X that'll be cheap :cool:

these 290Xs are a massive bargain esp if the MSI Lightning drops in price a fair way..
 
Last edited:
:rolleyes: of course you are....


Anyway 290x at 229 will be pretty good value for money but only if your fitting a lower budjet as the 390x might turn out to be under 400 and a very big performance upgrade.

Also xfire drivers do suck in a lot of games (have run multiple gen's of ati including 290 x and 290's) they are usally slow or they never get fixed.... :(

given the value for money increase brought on by a new process node in 12? months time and the uknowns on how DX12 might affect the state of play...buying a cheap/old gen card now (if you have to buy now)..seems a better bet...i wouldnt spend £400 on a card with a process shrink 12 months away..
 
The reviews of the dcu 2 are a mixed bag to say the least, seen one saying it can still hit into the 90's, toggling the bios switch supposedly makes it run into the 80's for temps but at more noticeable fan levels.
 
Asus Radeon R9 290X DirectCU II 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (R9290X-DC2-4GD5) @ £229.99 inc VAT

GX-364-AS_400.jpg


The new card benefits from exclusive ASUS GPU Tweak, an easy-to-use tuning tool for instant performance boosts, 4GB of super-fast GDDR5 memory for the best gaming experience at the highest resolutions, and incorporates AMD Eyefinity and TrueAudio technologies to enable expansive multi-display setups and bring in-game audio to life with more accurate environmental sounds.

The new ASUS R9 290X has a unique advantage in the shape of GPU Tweak, an exclusive ASUS tool that helps users to squeeze every last drop of performance out of the Radeon R9 290X GPU. This includes the ability to control finely GPU and video-memory clock speeds and voltages, cooling-fan speeds and power-consumption thresholds - so overclocking is both made easy and can be carried out with high confidence.

R9 290X is equipped with 4GB of high-speed GDDR5 memory, allowing gamers to push their favorite titles much further by upping in-game visuals to maximum resolutions. The new card also includes AMD Eyefinity technology to broaden the gaming landscape, so gamers can expand the playing field across up to six independent displays, via DisplayPort or DVI.


Features:
- DirectCU II achieves 20% lower temps with 220% the dissipation area, plus 3X quieter running than reference.
- Exclusive CoolTech Fan drives wider airflow to keep critical components cool.
DIGI+ VRM with 8-phase Super Alloy Power delivers precise digital power for superior efficiency, reliability, and performance.
- GPU Tweak helps you modify clock speeds, voltages, fan performance and more, all via an intuitive interface.
- GPU Tweak Streaming let you share on-screen action in real time – so others can watch live as games are played.
- Pick your colour: Comes with both Red and Gold strips to get perfect colour match


Specification:-
- GPU: Hawaii XT
- Litecoin Hash Rate: 850-1000
- Stream Processors: 2816
- ROPS: 64
- Core Speed: 1000MHz
- Memory Speed: 5000Mhz
- Memory interface: 512-Bit
- Memory capacity: 4096MB GDDR5
- PCI-Express X16 lane required
- 600W or greater PSU required
- Power Connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin required
- Display Outputs: 2x Dual Link DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
- Warranty: 3yr


Was [£269.99] Inc. VAT

Only £229.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW















Asus Radeon R9 290X ROG Matrix 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (MATRIX-R9290X-4GD5) @ £249.95 inc VAT

GX-363-AS_400.jpg


The ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Matrix R9 290X is a new graphics card that squeeze breathtaking performance from the latest R9 290X graphics-processing unit (GPU).

ROG Matrix R9 290X has been built on the renowned and highly-trusted ROG Matrix legacy as the coolest, quietest and most-readily-overclocked graphics cards available. DirectCU II cooling and CoolTech fan technologies combine with the brand-new Memory Defroster feature to create the perfect balance between spectacular power and out-of-the-box simplicity - all dressed up in the seductive ROG wardrobe.

With support for next-generation 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) gaming resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 pixels, the Matrix R9 290X delivers an incredible gaming experience today and far into the future.
It benefits from hand-chosen cores to deliver clock speeds that are streets ahead. Respectively, the cards speeds along at 1050MHz and 1072MHz (boosted) - that's an incredible 50MHz and 144MHz faster than reference designs.

For serious games-players this means a significant performance boost of up to 13% for super-smooth frame rates that refuse to stutter. With up to 4GB of high-speed DDR5 video memory on board the Matrix R9 290X enables gamers to enjoy very high resolutions and detail levels.

This new ROG Matrix series card is brimming with advanced and exclusive hardware and software features designed to make overclocking as simple and safe as possible.

Memory Defroster is a brand-new feature that's designed to excite extreme overclockers. This clever technology quickly defrosts the graphics card's memory during below-zero overclocking to ensure sustained stability. Extreme overclockers will also appreciate the Matrix series' liquid-nitrogen (LN2) jumper switch, as it enables even more overvolting options - allowing the most adventurous users to unleash maximum greater power from their graphics cards.

The ROG Matrix series' Safe Mode allows users to overclock with complete confidence, as a single button push will restore default BIOS settings instantly.

To support stable overclocking, this card is also equipped with exclusive DIGI+ voltage-regulator modules (VRMs) with Super Alloy Power technology. The DIGI+ VRM delivers 14-phase power and digital voltage regulation, while Super Alloy Power's Japanese-made 10k black-metallic capacitors, 14 ultra-high-amperage full-molded chokes and extremely-efficient MOSFETs all withstand much greater stress and heat due to the application of specially-formulated materials.

The combination DIGI+ VRM and super-strength Super Alloy Power components means that the Matrix R9 290X is forged for high-load performance and extreme overclocking without annoying whines and buzzes noises - so hardcore overclockers can enjoy plenty of headroom for experimental performance tuning without creating gameplay distractions.

ROG Matrix R9 290X stays ultra-cool at all times, thanks some highly advanced and unique technologies - DirectCU II and CoolTech fan technology.

DirectCU is an innovative thermal technology that's exclusive to ASUS. It puts highly-conductive 10mm copper cooling pipes in direct contact with a card's GPU, so heat is dissipated quickly and with extreme efficiency. As well, the new ROG Matrix series introduces a new heat-sink that's finished in a stunning matt black, so the cards look as great as they're kept cool.

This card also features CoolTech fan technology. The CoolTech fan employs a hybrid blade and bearing design, with inner radial blower and outer flower-type blades to provide multi-directional airflow that accelerates heat removal to ensure high-end graphics performance that's highly stable. The fan's ramp is carefully tuned to ensure minimal noise.

For a final dash of style that's loaded with substance, ROG Matrix even features a gorgeous color-coded LED: this shines brightly and changes shade to reflect the GPU's load level, providing a useful visual guide for both casual and hardcore gamers.

The new ROG Matrix card includes GPU Tweak, an easy-to-use utility that gives users intuitive control over GPU and video-memory clock speeds and voltages, cooling-fan speeds and power-consumption thresholds, so they can overclock easily and with high confidence.

The exclusive ROG edition of GPU Tweak adds detailed GPU load-line calibration and VRM-frequency tuning, allowing incredibly fine control over multiple parameters for maximum overclocking and the potential to break world records.

As well, the GPU Tweak Streaming tool lets users share on-screen action over the internet in real time - so others can watch live as games are played. It's even possible to add a title to the streaming window along with scrolling text, pictures and webcam images.


Features:
- DirectCU II with 10mm heatpipe: 20% cooler performance and 3X quieter acoustics compared to reference
- CoolTech Fan technology: Hybrid design for multi-directional cooling
- DIGI+ VRM with black metallic capacitors and 14-phase Super Alloy Power: 30%-less power noise and 5X-greater durability
- Memory Defroster: Instant defrost. Say goodbye to cold bugs
- LN2 mode / STD mode Jumper Switch: Unleash maximum GPU power
- Safe Mode: One-press VBIOS restore
- ROG Color-coded Load Indicator: At-a-glance GPU load level
- GPU Tweak: Modify clock speeds, voltages, fan performance and more, all via an intuitive interface
- GPU Tweak Streaming: Share on-screen action in real time – so others can watch live as games are played


Specification:-
- GPU: Hawaii XT
- Litecoin Hash Rate: 850-1000
- Stream Processors: 2816
- ROPS: 64
- Core Speed: 1000MHz
- Memory Speed: 5000Mhz
- Memory interface: 512-Bit
- Memory capacity: 4096MB GDDR5
- PCI-Express X16 lane required
- 600W or greater PSU required
- Power Connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin required
- Display Outputs: 2x Dual Link DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
- Warranty: 3yr


Was [£289.99] Inc. VAT

Only £249.95 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW















Samsung S27D590P 27" PLS Widescreen LED Monitor - Black @ £169.99 inc VAT

MO-223-SA_400.jpg


Minimalist Design, Maximum Vision. SD590 Series.
Practical can be beautiful. The Samsung SD590 Monitor has been designed for people who appreciate pure functionality as well as perfect elegance. Combining both, the SD590's understated minimalism puts the picture center stage, letting you concentrate on viewing with nothing to stand in your way. With unprecedented details like a gorgeous linear design and super sleek bezel and neck, only the essential elements are left to enhance the purity of your viewing experience. This is streamlined simplicity that's created to fit modern life.

Be entertained from every angle with PLS panel
Get the best view from any angle with the SD590. Unlike conventional monitors, your Samsung LED Monitor has an extra-wide viewing angle of 178 degrees, vertically and horizontally. This means great picture quality from even more perspectives - whether you're sitting down low and playing games or if several people are sitting around the monitor to watch a video. Whatever the situation, you can enjoy great viewing.

Design like no other for a completely new level of viewing pleasure
It takes a special kind of design to really make the most of your monitor's picture. Constructed from sophisticated metallic materials, the Samsung SD590 was created by the meeting of lines, with a clean and understated look that ensures nothing will distract you from the screen. Elevated by a sleek stand and neck, the picture almost seems to float weightlessly, framed perfectly by a super narrow bezel, and the monitor's clean back enhances its elegant silhouette.

Bring beautiful simplicity into your life with space-saving minimalist design
Simplicity can make life easier and more peaceful. The Samsung SD590 Monitor helps you achieve that, thanks to a design that's both practical and beautiful. Its elegantly minimal T-shaped stand has been carefully developed to use as little space as possible, giving you more room and reducing clutter. Now you can discover all the possibilities of a simpler life.

Enhance your gaming experience with just one button
Get perfect viewing for games with just one touch of a button. Game Mode adjusts your monitor's settings instantly to give you an optimized gaming experience. Game Mode smartly detects the changes in scenes, enhances the color and alters the screen's contrast to make dark spots darker and light spots lighter so you can see all the action at all times. There is less lag thanks to a faster video response time that ensures that the picture keeps up with action and won't let you down.

Upscale your view with better quality and picture
Magic Upscale improves image quality to such a level that you will only receive a better picture. Enjoy enhanced image quality no matter what the original picture quality is. Magic Upscale prevents image degradation when scaling up and gives only brilliant and pristine colors and images. And it also makes images on the monitor appear clearer and sharper than on a notebook. Shine with the SD590.

Versatile connectivity to handle multiple devices and content
The Samsung SD590 monitor gives you all the connections you need to make the most of all your entertainment and other content. HDMI compatibility gives you access to games consoles, Blu-ray players and other AV devices, while a D-Sub connection mean you can plug in most PCs. You can easily connect your devices and use the monitor for working, gaming, viewing content and more.


Specification:
27"
1920x1080
PLS
300cdm
1000:1
100,000,000:1
178/178
16.7M
HDMI


Was [£199.99] Inc. VAT

Only £169.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW















Samsung U28D590 28" 4K 60Hz 1ms Gaming Widescreen LED Monitor - Black @ £319.99 inc VAT

MO-204-SA_400.jpg


Samsung U28D590 the Main feature of novelty is the resolution 4K (3840×2160), exceeding Full HD (1920×1080) four times. Natural color reproduction with soft color transitions is achieved, in particular, by playlist 1 billion colors. Response time is 1 MS, which perfectly fit to play the game content. Also amongst the peculiarities of the availability of an updated Picture-in-Picture (PIP 2.0). With its help it is possible to reproduce a picture of a small window in the original resolution up to Full HD (1920×1080 pixels) as the main picture is reproduced in UHD. In addition, when playing content small-resolution, innovative function UHD upscale will improve the clarity and quality of the image to the maximum possible resolution of 4K (3840×2160).

The novelty provides connectivity, audio-video devices: include 2 HDMI port and one interface connector Display Port. It is worth noting that the monitor can be connected at once two PC and play back content from both devices without any loss of quality, resolution images with each PC will 1920×2160. This monitor can be easily connected Xbox or PlayStation 4 via the HDMI.


Specification:
- Size with stand (W x H x D ) : 660.9x486.3x169.4 (mm)
- Without stand (W x H x D ): 660.9x410.0x64.7 (mm)
- Packaging (W x H x D ): 794x452x109 (mm)
- Display Screen Size: 28" (70.8cm)
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Panel Type: TN
- Brightness: 300cd/m2>
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Typ)
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10,000,000
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (Only over DisplayPort at 60Hz)
- Response Time: 1ms (GTG)
- Color Support : 1B
- Viewing Angle (H / V ): 170 ° / 160 °
- Connectivity: 2x HDMI (30Hz), 1x DisplayPort (60Hz)
- USB Hub: NO
- Speakers: NO
- Warranty: 2yr (On-Site with Samsung - 0330 726 7864)


Was [£399.95] Inc. VAT

Only £319.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW
 
Wouldn't mind one of these (possibly the matrix) to help at 4k but more than likely would need a new psu as well :( And i've only had this one several months.
 
given the value for money increase brought on by a new process node in 12? months time and the uknowns on how DX12 might affect the state of play...buying a cheap/old gen card now (if you have to buy now)..seems a better bet...i wouldnt spend £400 on a card with a process shrink 12 months away..

This post helps me a lot, thanks. I've been trying to decide whether to upgrade now or wait, but I think I'll just go for it and then see how things look again in a year or so, as these prices are pretty great and anything will be a nice upgrade from my 6950.

Not sure about this particular card though, or that I want to wait until the 1st for availability.
 
Back
Top Bottom