**TODAY ONLY! 13/06/2014** MSI Radeon R9 290 & BenQ XL2411Z 24" TRUE 144Hz Monitor

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MSI Radeon R9 290 Gaming Edition 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card @ £299.99 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
- Backplate included: Yes
- GPU: Hawaii Pro
- Litecoin Hash Rate: 800-950
- Stream Processors: 2560
- Core Speed: 977MHz
- 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
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 £299.99 inc VAT.

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BenQ XL2411Z 24" TRUE 144Hz Flicker FREE 3D Vision 2.0 Widescreen LED Monitor - Black @ £239.99 inc VAT

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Feel the raw thrills and exhilaration of seamless FPS gameplay with the perfect motion offered by the 24-inch XL2411Z gaming monitor. Built with the latest Motion Blur Reduction technology, Low Blue Light, Gaming-comfort Flicker-free, Gaming Refresh rate Optimization Management (GROM), and Display Pilot feature, the BenQ monitor performs with incredible visual impact, speed and agility while delivering absolute viewing comfort and convenience for your gaming enjoyment. Get ready for your champion experience today!

For a long time, the refresh rate of regular LCD displays has always been the key factor that puts professional gamers off from switching their CRT screens. Now, with BenQ’s new Motion Blur Reduction technology, gamers can finally set their mind at ease! Following is a simulated in-game video, you will see how BenQ Motion Blur Reduction helps you aim down targets with more precision comparing to the screen without.

Practice long hours with clear, comfortable vision or compete with top-notch vision condition with BenQ’s new Low Blue Light. The blue spectrum light, which is produced by regular computer screens, is a critical cause of eye damage, eyestrain, headaches and sleeping disorders. Now with the offering of various adjustable low blue light levels, gamers can better protect their eyes. So there would be no need for yellow tinted eyeglasses for additional eye protection, and gameplay can be clear, comfortable and hassle-free!

Developed in collaboration with pro gamers, the XL2411Z has been upgraded to eliminate flickering at all brightness levels. This effectively reduces eye fatigue and elevates gaming performance through extreme visual comfort for even the most hardcore gamers enrolling long hours in action. Armed with the Gaming-comfort Flicker-free Technology, the BenQ Gaming Monitor is an epic weapon over your ultimate rivals.

As the world’s leading brand in gaming monitor, BenQ has managed to provide more than just refresh rate feature when having different resolutions reaching more levels of optimal refresh rates(100/120/144Hz) with Gaming Refresh-rate Optimization Management (GROM), thus bring to users the scenario of incomparable gaming performance. With gamer-driven GROM which is collaborating with Display Mode and Smart Scaling strengths, BenQ offers a total solution on refresh rate for gaming enthusiasts.

The secret is out. Download special gaming preset calibrations used by well-known gamers so you can see what the pros see. Each mode is fine-tuned, so you can steal these exclusive presets used by pro gamers to your own advantage. You can even save your favorites on the S Switch for quick access and game play. More presets will be released in the future to keep you on top of your game.

The newly upgraded Display Pilot function allows users to make all the on-screen display adjustments, plus provides them with direct access to the Game Mode Loader feature for downloading and installing the preset display settings of their favorite game or professional gamer’s screen instantly.

Poor visibility and judgment can cost even the most skillful gamers their game. The Black eQualizer color engine technology is designed to offer an unprecedented level of control and visibility.
Dark scenes are brightened without over-exposing the bright areas to preserve vital details, enabling gamers to spot their enemies easily in critical combat and react quickly in any situation.

Fast response time of 1ms GTG means speed without the smear for an enhanced gaming experience. Fast-moving action and dramatic transitions will be rendered smoothly without the annoying effects of smearing or ghosting. Control your gaming destiny and don’t leave it in the hands of slow display.

The newly designed OSD includes physical touch keys that enable you to conveniently change your settings in an intuitive horizontal slide-out display. This simplistic design makes it easier to navigate between options and settings.

The Display Mode and Smart Scaling features allow you to change the monitor view to suit your preference and to simulate any in-game experience. Using the Display Mode function, the monitor can be easily changed between 7different screen sizes, from 17”, 19”, 19”W, 21.5”, 22”W, 23”W and 24”W.

If you’re looking to customize your screen size further, you can also take advantage of the Smart Scaling feature. The Smart Scaling feature gives you the flexibility to freely scale the screen content to any custom size. With just one monitor, you can simulate any game play and practice under different display sizes for tournaments. Use the Display Mode and Smart Scaling together to get the possible view for any application or game.

The Height Adjustment Stand can be operated with just one finger so you can effortlessly adjust the height of the monitor to suit your sight level. Have the monitor way up high, or change it to sit flat on the table. The monitor can also be turned vertically or horizontally and comes with a quick-release VESA mount design. In addition, the sleek headphones hook at the back keeps your desk top neat and tidy.

Meet your secret winning strategy. The FPS Mode was co-developed with gaming legends to let you tap into the fundamental insights of pro gamers and view the game how a gaming legend would see it. This out-of-the-box preset automatically adjusts your monitor calibrations to provide you with optimal brightness, contrast, sharpness and color tint. Being able to spot your enemies and track their move carefully in every situation put you at an advantage over your opponents.There are two variations to this special mode: the FPS1 mode is designed to configure and optimize the display for Counter-Strike 1.6 and the FPS2 mode for Counter-Strike Source as recommended by BenQ. The perfect combination of form and function provides gamers with the vantage point to always be one step ahead of the game.

Certified as NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ 2-ready with the new NVIDIA 3D LightBoost™ technology to provide you with brighter and clearer 3D images. Now you can experience gaming and entertainment like never before with total realism and intensive 3D graphic display.


Specification:-
- Back Light Unit: LED
- LCD Size: 24"W
- Vertical Refresh Rate: 100 / 120 / 144Hz
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Resolution (max.): 1920 × 1080
- Display Area(mm): 531 x 298
- Pixel Pitch (mm): 0.276
- Brightness (typ.): 350 cd/m
- Contrast (typ.): 1000:1
- DCR (typ.) (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) 12M:1
- Panel Type: TN
- Viewing Angle: (L/R;U/D) (CR>=10) 170° / 160°
- Response Time: (Tr+Tf) typ. 1ms (GTG)
- Display Colors: 16.7 million
- Color Gamut: 72% NTSC
- Input Connector: D-sub / DVI-DL / HDMI x 1 / Headphone jack
- Power Supply: (90~264 AC) Built-in
- Power Consumption: (Base on Energy star ) 22W
- (Power saving mode): 0.5W
- Kensington Lock: Yes
- Dimensions: (HxWxD mm) 431 x 570 x 222.6
- Net Weight (kg): 6.0
- Motion Blur Reduction: Yes
- Low Blue Light: Yes (10 levels)
- Black eQualizer: Yes
- Game Mode Loader: Yes
- Display Mode: 17" / 19" / 19"W / 21.5"W / 22"W / 23"W / 24"W
- Smart Scaling: Yes
- FPS / RTS Mode: Yes / Yes
- Flicker-free Technology: Yes
- Display Pilot: Yes
- Senseye: Senseye 3
- AMA: Yes
- Win7: Yes
- Win8: Yes
- Height Adjustment Stand (mm): 130
- Warranty: 2yr


Only £239.99 inc VAT.

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Awesome price on the 290 - tempted to wait and see what prices these hit towards the end of the year Xmas craziness though
 
OC said they don't know if they are v2 because stored at different warehouse's. Said they will say when they are all v2 I'm waiting also
 
I have entered my coupon on the AMD site and submitted a ticket (as they wanted proof of purchase etc.) and they still haven't got back to me :/

How long AMD usually take?
 
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