Poll: ** OcUK THE ONLY RETAILOR IN THE WORLD WITH THE MOST R9 290 CUSTOM DESIGNS AVAILABLE!! **

Which one would you buy/want?

  • Asus

    Votes: 49 26.1%
  • Gigabyte

    Votes: 56 29.8%
  • HIS

    Votes: 9 4.8%
  • MSI

    Votes: 37 19.7%
  • Powercolor

    Votes: 15 8.0%
  • Sapphire

    Votes: 22 11.7%

  • Total voters
    188
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Once again, OcUK sets the benchmark, I've worked hard with the board partners to get the custom 290's online at OcUK before any other Etailor in the world, or we certainly have the most brands online for sure and one of the first to also receive stock with Gigabyte due today/Monday and Sapphire arriving after Boxing day:-




Asus Radeon R9 290X DirectCU II OC 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card - Red/Gold @ £499.99 inc VAT

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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.

R9 290X also includes support for both DirectX® 11.2 and AMD's new Mantle application programming interface (API) for great handling of even the most-demanding PC games and includes a free full game - the brilliant Battlefield 4™ from EA Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment™ (DICE).

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.

Specification:-
- GPU: Hawaii XT
- Stream Processors: 2816
- ROPS: 64
- Core Speed: 1050MHz
- Memory Speed: 5400Mhz
- 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
- Comes with BF4 Voucher included in the box
- Warranty: 3yr


Only £499.99 inc VAT.

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Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 OC WindForce 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (GV-R929OC-4GD) @ £389.99 inc VAT

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Keeping the same 450W Cooling capacity using only 2 slots, the New WINDFORCE 3X 450W cooling system is equipped with two 8mm and four 6mm cooper heat-pipes , inclined fans, and GIGABYTE “Triangle Cool” technology. This not only provides an effective heat dissipation capacity but also enables higher performance due to a lower temperature.

Brand-new instinctive user interface, easier to monitoring and adjusting all important settings. Users can set up MONITORING, GPU CLOCK, MEMORY CLOCK,FAN, OSD, ONLINE SUPPORT and update driver, BIOS directly.

Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.

Features:-
- WINDFORCE 3X 450W cooling system
- Core Clock: 1040MHz

Specification
- GPU: Hawaii Pro
- Stream Processors: 2560
- Core Speed: 1040MHz
- Memory Speed: 5000Mhz
- Memory interface: 512-Bit>
- Memory capacity: 4096MB GDDR5
- Cooling: WindForce 3X 450W Cooling System
- PCI-Express X16 lane required
- 600W or greater PSU required
- Power Connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin required <br />
- Display Outputs: 2x Dual Link DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort <br />
- Card size: L=294mm, W=141mm, H=41mm
- Warranty: 3yr


Only £389.99 inc VAT.

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Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X OC WindForce 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (GV-R929XOC-4GD) @ £479.99 inc VAT

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Keeping the same 450W Cooling capacity using only 2 slots, the New WINDFORCE 3X 450W cooling system is equipped with two 8mm and four 6mm cooper heat-pipes , inclined fans, and GIGABYTE “Triangle Cool” technology. This not only provides an effective heat dissipation capacity but also enables higher performance due to a lower temperature.

Brand-new instinctive user interface, easier to monitoring and adjusting all important settings. Users can set up MONITORING, GPU CLOCK, MEMORY CLOCK,FAN, OSD, ONLINE SUPPORT and update driver, BIOS directly.

Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.

Features:-
- WINDFORCE 3X 450W cooling system
- Core Clock: 1040MHz

Specification
- GPU: Hawaii XT
- Stream Processors: 2816
- Core Speed: 1040MHz
- Memory Speed: 5000Mhz
- Memory interface: 512-Bit>
- Memory capacity: 4096MB GDDR5
- Cooling: WindForce 3X 450W Cooling System
- PCI-Express X16 lane required
- 600W or greater PSU required
- Power Connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin required <br />
- Display Outputs: 2x Dual Link DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort <br />
- Card size: L=294mm, W=141mm, H=41mm
- Warranty: 3yr


Only £479.99 inc VAT.

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HIS Radeon R9 290X IceQ X2 Turbo 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card @ £499.99 inc VAT

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AMD Radeon R9 290X is a new graphics card powered by the latest AMD Radeon™ R9 290X graphics-processing unit (GPU). 4GB of super-fast GDDR5 memory for the best gaming experience at the highest resolutions including 4k and incorporates AMD Eyefinity and TrueAudio technologies to enable expansive multi-display setups and more accurate environmental sounds. R9 290X also includes support for both DirectX® 11.2 and AMD's new Mantle application programming interface (API) for great handling of even the most-demanding PC games.


Specification:-
- Radeon R9 290X
- GPU: Hawaii XT
- Stream Processors: 2816
- ROPS: 64
- Core Speed: TBAMHz
- Memory Speed: TBAMhz
- Memory interface: 512-Bit
- Memory capacity: 4096MB GDDR5
- PCI-Express X16 lane required
- 750W or greater PSU required
- Power Connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin required
- Display Outputs: 2x Dual Link DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
- Comes with BF4 Voucher included in the box
- Warranty: 2yr


Only £499.99 inc VAT.

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MSI Radeon R9 290 Gaming Edition 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card @ £379.99 inc VAT

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AMD Radeon R9 290 is a new graphics card powered by the latest AMD Radeon™ R9 290 graphics-processing unit (GPU). 4GB of super-fast GDDR5 memory for the best gaming experience at the highest resolutions including 4k and incorporates AMD Eyefinity and TrueAudio technologies to enable expansive multi-display setups and more accurate environmental sounds. R9 290 also includes support for both DirectX® 11.2 and AMD's new Mantle application programming interface (API) for great handling of even the most-demanding PC games.

Specification:-
- Radeon R9 290
- GPU: Hawaii Pro
- Stream Processors: 2560
- Core Speed: 1007MHz
- Memory Speed: 5000Mhz
- Memory interface: 512-Bit
- Memory capacity: 4096MB GDDR5
- Cooling: MSI Twin FrozR Gaming
- 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



Only £379.99 inc VAT.

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MSI Radeon R9 290X Gaming Edition 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card @ £479.99 inc VAT

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AMD Radeon R9 290X is a new graphics card powered by the latest AMD Radeon™ R9 290X graphics-processing unit (GPU). 4GB of super-fast GDDR5 memory for the best gaming experience at the highest resolutions including 4k and incorporates AMD Eyefinity and TrueAudio technologies to enable expansive multi-display setups and more accurate environmental sounds. R9 290X also includes support for both DirectX® 11.2 and AMD's new Mantle application programming interface (API) for great handling of even the most-demanding PC games.


Specification:-
- Radeon R9 290X
- GPU: Hawaii XT
- Stream Processors: 2816
- ROPS: 64
- Core Speed: 1040MHz
- Memory Speed: 5000Mhz
- Memory interface: 512-Bit
- Memory capacity: 4096MB GDDR5
- Cooling: MSI Twin FrozR Gaming Cooling
- 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


Only £479.99 inc VAT.

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Powercolor Radeon R9 290X LCS 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with Battlefield 4 PC Game @ £599.99 inc VAT

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The LCS R9 290X runs at a pre-set factory overclock of the core to 1060MHz, a significant 60MHz over reference; also features 1350MHz for memory which is 100MMz above reference, bringing out the best performance. Together with 512-bit high speed memory interface and 2816 units of stream processor, the LCS R9 290X provides user flawless gaming experience. To ensure ultimate OC setting with stability, the latest graphics solution armed with solid-built “Gold Power Kit” onboard, enabling stable power efficiency even at load.

The LCS R9 290X packed with full cover water block design which can directly cools the GPU, memory and other important components as water flows directly over these critical areas, delivering extraordinary thermal performance for optimum stability and a superb OC setting. Furthermore, with the base which is made of nickel plated cooper, the LCS R9 290X enhances thermal dissipating and anti-oxidizing ability, allowing temperature under 60? even under full load. PowerColor LCS R9 290X packages a high-flow 3/8" and 1/2" fittings (barbs) to maximize water flow with captured o-rings to prevent leakage. Gamers can customize their own liquid cooling system using these two fittings.


Specification:-
- Liquid Cooled (Pre-fitted with a waterblock) "LCS Edition"
- GPU: Hawaii XT
- Stream Processors: 2816
- ROPS: 64
- Core Speed: 1060MHz
- Memory Speed: 5400Mhz
- 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
- Comes with BF4 Voucher included in the box
- Warranty: 3yr


Only £599.99 inc VAT.

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Sapphire Radeon R9 290 Tri-X "BF4 Edition" 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (11227-00-50G) @ £379.99 inc VAT

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AMD Radeon R9 290 is a new graphics card powered by the latest AMD Radeon™ R9 290 graphics-processing unit (GPU). 4GB of super-fast GDDR5 memory for the best gaming experience at the highest resolutions including 4k and incorporates AMD Eyefinity and TrueAudio technologies to enable expansive multi-display setups and more accurate environmental sounds. R9 290 also includes support for both DirectX® 11.2 and AMD's new Mantle application programming interface (API) for great handling of even the most-demanding PC games.


Specification:-
- Radeon R9 290
- GPU: Hawaii Pro
- Stream Processors: 2560
- Core Speed: 1000MHz
- Memory Speed: 5200Mhz
- 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: 2yr


Only £379.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW














Sapphire Radeon R9 290X Tri-X "BF4 Edition" 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (11226-00-50G) @ £489.95 inc VAT

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AMD Radeon R9 290X is a new graphics card powered by the latest AMD Radeon™ R9 290X graphics-processing unit (GPU). 4GB of super-fast GDDR5 memory for the best gaming experience at the highest resolutions including 4k and incorporates AMD Eyefinity and TrueAudio technologies to enable expansive multi-display setups and more accurate environmental sounds. R9 290X also includes support for both DirectX® 11.2 and AMD's new Mantle application programming interface (API) for great handling of even the most-demanding PC games.

Specification:-
- Radeon R9 290X
- GPU: Hawaii XT
- Stream Processors: 2816
- ROPS: 64
- Core Speed: 1040MHz
- Memory Speed: 5200Mhz
- 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
- Comes with BF4 Voucher included in the box
- Warranty: 2yr


Only £489.95 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW
 
Also an update:-

Gigabyte R9 290 due today/Monday - ALL PRE-SOLD, next batch middle of January.
Gigabyte R9 290X due today/Monday - About 10 left spare!

Sapphire R9 290 & R9 290X - Large quantity due 27th December with more middle of January.

All other brands are mid-end January. :)
 
ARRIVED! :D

All 290's pre-orders shipped!

290X Gigabyte shipped us a few extra, got around 30 spare. :D

Only European Etailor with stock. :)
 
Gotta be Gigabyte, now they have a black pcb as standard plus their RMA service.

Also wtf is wrong with HIS? They have great cards normally but they went for a blue pcb and a goldish cooler? Why do they even consider blue pcb's? they match nothing, not even blue builds imo, also the reference cards are black pcb and that cover over the heatpipes looks so bad, I love seeing heatpipes on gpu's. It looks awful.
 
JediFragger said:
Gigabyte, purely for the kickass RMA :cool:

You have to be NUTS to want the Asus. Once they have your cash you can pretty much go **** yourself in their eyes :D :p
THIS! Would probally buy Asus all the time otherwise. They was doing alright, setup UK RMA centre a few year ago, then the Asus Rep moved over to AMD and that was that.

Do they even have a UK Asus Rep anymore...:rolleyes:

Massive company like that, let down with poor after support, people must love gambling against having to RMA, I guess it's a case of don't worry until it happens...
 
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