**TODAY ONLY! 10/04/2014** MSI Radeon 290X & AOC 27" Widescreen monitor - yes, I got it right today

[anderp]

Considering I derped so hard yesterday with the title, I figured it best to let you all know that it's ACTUALLY CORRECT today



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

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
- Backplate included: Yes
- GPU: Hawaii XT
- Litecoin Hash Rate: 850-1000
- 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
Features
- DirectX 11.2 Support
- Open GL 4.2 Support
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio support
- Crossfire Support upto 4-way: Native software crossfire (No bridge required)
- Gaming @ 4k Resolutions (UltraHD)
- Synergy with next-gen game consoles (Mantle)
- Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture - optimized from previous generation products



Only £379.99 inc VAT.

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AOC Q2770PQU 27" Widescreen LED Monitor - Black @ £319.99 inc VAT

Experience a new level of sharpness with this large 68.6 cm (27”) monitor. The q2770Pqu utilises a state-of-the-art Super PLS panel with the stunning WQHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. With its D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort connectors, plus speakers as well as a USB hub integrated into the bezel, this energy-efficient display offers you a multitude of applications, delivering exceptionally crisp and vivid images for even the highest demands. Benefit further from full ergonomic flexibility with 130 mm height adjustment, tilt, swivel and pivot (= portrait mode rotation) function. The q2770Pqu comes in a classy black texturised design and features eco-friendly LED-backlights .It fulfils sustainability certificates such as Energy Star 6.0, TCO 6.0 and EPEAT Gold. Let the q2770Pqu impress you today!

Specification:-
- Monitor Size: 27"
- Visible Screen Size: 68,6 cm
- Screen Format: 16:9
- Brightness: 300 cd/m² (typ)
- Contrast Ratio Dynamic: 80.000.000:1 (DCR)
- Contrast Ratio Typical: 1.000:1
- Pixel / Dot / Pitch: 0.311 (H) x 0.311 (V) mm
- Display Area: 597.89 (H) x 336.31 (V) mm
- Viewing Angle: 178°/178° (CR=10)
- Response Time: 5 ms GtG
- Maximum Resolution: 2560x1440@60Hz
- Recommend Resolution: 2560x1440@60Hz
- Colors: 16.7 M
- Connectivity: 1x VGA, 1x DVI-D, 1x Display Port Input, 1x HDMI
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 642 x 558 (+130) x 245
- Weight: 7.5 kg
- Warranty: 3 Years



Only £319.99 inc VAT.

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[ndaar]

Great price on the monitor. Shame im opting for a 4K one But im sure there will be people that don't want to have to buy the necessary GPU power for 4k and this offers a cheap 1440p option.

 

[shadow_boxer]

Couple of decent prices today. Both would go nice together.

 

[Gibbo]

Great price on the monitor. Shame im opting for a 4K one But im sure there will be people that don't want to have to buy the necessary GPU power for 4k and this offers a cheap 1440p option.

This is IPS too.

 

[MOOGLEYS]

This is IPS too.

I think its PLS. Fantastic price on both items today...

Edit - Just ordered the monitor.

 

[deFiniLoGy]

decent prices

 

[ndaar]

I think its PLS. Fantastic price on both items today...

Edit - Just ordered the monitor.

Yeah PLS, same panel as the asus PB278Q for over a £100 less. Bargain.

Enjoy your monitor

 

[Space Monkey]

Where does PLS rank in terms of IQ & viewing angles?, better than IPS?

 

[Gibbo]

Where does PLS rank in terms of IQ & viewing angles?, better than IPS?

PLS/VA is Samsung technology I believe.
IPS is LG.

Both aim for the same end result.

 

[Space Monkey]

Thanks Gibbo

(OCUK might want to add a few more stars to that monitors review, he likes it but only marked it down because it didn't come with a meerkat!)

 

[MOOGLEYS]

Just had to cancel mine. It has a PWM backlight and unfortunately they give me bad headaches..

Gutted....

 

[LukieBoy007]

Quite tempting to upgrade to that 290x from my current 7850.
Quick question though, is the price gap between the 290x and the 290 worth it? Because from a quick check at benchmarks there is literally up to 5fps difference between them but I was wondering if that's changed now with new drivers etc?

 

[Paul11]

how much are the monitors normally ?

 

[covenantuk]

Being picky, but your promo blurb is slightly incorrect on the monitor being the cheapest on the market. The DGM is cheaper on some sites. Have to admit that I'd rather buy the AOC though

 

[Paul11]

Just bought the monitor .. yay..

 

[Jester*]

Me too! Been looking for a 1440P to go with my rig.

This price has tipped it for me!

 

[Hotwired]

Someone had fun editing in the meerkat and giraffes

 

[Gibbo]

Thanks Gibbo

(OCUK might want to add a few more stars to that monitors review, he likes it but only marked it down because it didn't come with a meerkat!)

We can't we can only authorise or delete a review, not modify it.

That one should not have really being authorised as it does not seem real. Still great monitor!

 

[Paul11]

ill add a review when i get mine

 

[MOOGLEYS]

I just re-ordered there are conflicting reviews on the back light and most say it's un-noticeable anyway.

Happy again...