**TODAY ONLY! 24/04/2014** Powercolor Radeon R9 290X 4GB & BenQ XL2720T 27" TRUE 120Hz 3D Vision 2.0

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Powercolor Radeon R9 290X 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with Battlefield 4 PC Game @ £319.99 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
- Litecoin Hash Rate: 850-1000
- Stream Processors: 2816
- ROPS: 64
- Core Speed: 1030MHz
- Memory Speed: 5000Mhz
- Memory interface: 512-Bit
- Memory capacity: 4096MB GDDR5
- Cooling: 2-Slot Blower Fan
- Fan Speed: 20% - 40% (Quiet Mode) & 20%-55% (Uber Mode)
- 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
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 £319.99 inc VAT.

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Benq XL2720T 27" TRUE 120Hz 3D Vision 2.0 Widescreen LED Monitor - Black/Red @ £259.99 inc VAT

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The XL2720T demonstrates BenQ's true belief that "gaming is in the details" It has been co-developed with Counter-Strike pro gaming legends to bring you a gaming. Poor visibility in dark scenes 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.

The XL2720T comes with a stylish S Switch. This distinct remote controller comes with three preset buttons so you're able to customize and save your display settings for gaming, work or entertainment purposes. Use the scroll button on the S Switch to quickly navigate and change the OSD settings. It eliminates the tedious process of adjusting your monitor settings. Now switching seamlessly between the presets is as easy as 1-2-3. conveniently change your settings in an intuitive horizontal slide out menu display. This simplistic design makes it easier to navigate between options and settings.

The secret is out. Download special gaming presets used by the legendary Counter-Strike players so you can see what the pros see. Each mode is fine-tuned so you can leverage these exclusive presets used by pro gamers to your own advantage. They can also be saved on your S Switch for quick access and game play. More presets from legendary gamers will be released in the future so you can always stay on top of your game.

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.


The Display Mode and Smart Scaling features allow you to change the monitor view to suit your liking and to simulate any in-game experience. Interchange instantly between different screen sizes, from 17" (4:3), 19" (4:3), 19"W (16:10), 21.5"W (16:9), 22"W (16:10), 23"W (16:9), 23.6"W (16:10), 24"W (16:9) to 27"W(16:9), using the Display Mode. Or take advantage of the Smart Scaling feature and enjoy the flexibility to freely scale the screen content to any custom size. You can certainly use the two features together to get the best possible view for any application or game.

With a refresh rate of 120Hz, there's never a lag and every in-game details will be smoothly rendered. Drawing on hyper-speed video processing technology, the XL2720T gives you on-screen action and captivating realism. 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. Certified as NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ 2-ready with the new NVIDIA 3D LightBoost™ technology so you can experience gaming and entertainment like never before with total realism and intensive graphic display. Furthermore, the XL2720T supports D-Sub, HDMI, DVI-DL and DP inputs for console gaming action.

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. BenQ professional gaming monitors are not only the official global Tournament monitor of top notch league and tournaments, but also unrivaled victor of world renowned design awards. In addition, BenQ professional gaming monitors are used by prominent gamers to perfect their gameplay.

Specification:-
- Back Light Unit: LED
- LCD Size: 27"W 120HZ
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Resolution (max.): 1920×1080
- Pixel Pitch (mm): 0.311
- Brightness (typ.): 300 cd/?
- 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: 5ms, 1ms (GtG)
- Display Colors: 16.7 million
- Color Gamut: 72%
- Input Connector: D-sub/DVI-DL/HDMI/DP
- USB Hub: Donwstream x 3, Upstream x 1
- VESA Wall Mounting: 100X100 mm
- Swivel (left/right): 45/45
- Tilt (down/up): -5/20
- High Adjustment (mm): 140 mm
- K-Locker: Yes
- CTN Dimensions (HxWxD mm): 486 X 711 X 245
- Dimensions (HxWxD mm): 548 X 642 X 273
- Dimensions with Wall Mount (HxWxD mm): 485 X 642 X 269
- Net Weight (kg): 7.5
- Gross Weight (kg): 10.2
- Warranty: 2yr



Only £259.99 inc VAT.

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Great price on the 290x, i assume the 290 and 290x will crossfire?

The 290 range seems to dropping price really quickly, especially the second hand value of the cards. I guess we have mining to thank for that, people don't seem willing to risk their money for cards that could have been used for mining it appears from reading around.
 
4737Joker said:
Great price on the 290x, i assume the 290 and 290x will crossfire?

The 290 range seems to dropping price really quickly, especially the second hand value of the cards. I guess we have mining to thank for that, people don't seem willing to risk their money for cards that could have been used for mining it appears from reading around.
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Not sure, but I imagine they would - although your 290 would throttle the 290X obviously :)

I'll poke Gibbo to give you a proper answer as I don't want to mislead you.
 
4737Joker said:
Great price on the 290x, i assume the 290 and 290x will crossfire?

The 290 range seems to dropping price really quickly, especially the second hand value of the cards. I guess we have mining to thank for that, people don't seem willing to risk their money for cards that could have been used for mining it appears from reading around.
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anderp said:
Not a GPU expert, hence I said I'd ask Gibbo.

EDIT: spoken to Gibbo: "you can yes. but not advisable. bottleneck as you suggest"
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This is not correct. The cards can run at different clock speeds without an issue. There will be no bottlenecking, as you put it. It will run fine, so don't worry.

Great price on a reference 290X.
 
LtMatt said:
This is not correct. The cards can run at different clock speeds without an issue. There will be no bottlenecking, as you put it. It will run fine, so don't worry.

Great price on a reference 290X.
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Yes there is.

Not on a benchmark no, but in actual gaming you get more of the so-called stutter.

Trust me I have tried a pair of 290X, one with Hynix, one with Elpida, though benchmarks were fine the experience was not as smooth as it was with a pair of matching Elpida, or Hynix cards for example.

So yes it works but in my experience I found a pair of identical cards did seem to give a smoother experience. Admittedly it was some time ago so AMD could have modified their drivers to take into account cards with different memory timings etc.


P.S. The price is even better when you consider the GOLD Games award too. ;)
 
Gibbo said:
Yes there is.

Not on a benchmark no, but in actual gaming you get more of the so-called stutter.

Trust me I have tried a pair of 290X, one with Hynix, one with Elpida, though benchmarks were fine the experience was not as smooth as it was with a pair of matching Elpida, or Hynix cards for example.

So yes it works but in my experience I found a pair of identical cards did seem to give a smoother experience. Admittedly it was some time ago so AMD could have modified their drivers to take into account cards with different memory timings etc.


P.S. The price is even better when you consider the GOLD Games award too. ;)
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Still does not sound right. I can run my cards at drastically different memory clocks (so will have the same effect as marginally different memory timings ala Elpida vs Hynix) and get perfect performance. (no stutter)

I have also ran Elpida and Hnyix cards before as well without issue on Tahiti so i just can't believe that would cause a serious issue on Hawaii. What i think was likely an issue was launch drivers, (which im guessing you tested on) or perhaps one of the cards was faulty or possibly unstable, be it stock or overclocked, or some other issue was at play.

I could be wrong, but i just can't see it personally.
 
LtMatt said:
I can run my cards at drastically different memory clocks (so will have the same effect as marginally different memory timings ala Elpida vs Hynix).
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It doesn't really work like that, the clocks will define the bandwidth, the memory timings the response time, an example being that X79 had double the bandwidth of Z68 yet Z68 had better memory performance in games using the same sticks because it's controller had lower latency which meant better response.

Think of the memory clocks/timing as like two roads, both have the same top speed limit but one has a better surface that allows better acceleration (boy I suck at analogies).
 
LtMatt said:
Still does not sound right. I can run my cards at drastically different memory clocks (so will have the same effect as marginally different memory timings ala Elpida vs Hynix) and get perfect performance. (no stutter)

I have also ran Elpida and Hnyix cards before as well without issue on Tahiti so i just can't believe that would cause a serious issue on Hawaii. What i think was likely an issue was launch drivers, (which im guessing you tested on) or perhaps one of the cards was faulty or possibly unstable, be it stock or overclocked, or some other issue was at play.

I could be wrong, but i just can't see it personally.
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I am running on a 50" TV so any stutter is a lot more visible on such a large panel at 1080P.

Since I stopped mining I removed the second card anyway as one 290X at 1080P plays everything. :)
 
Great Price on 290X. Dumb questions:

1. Why all of a sudden people quit mining at once?
2. Does PowerColor permits changing cooler? Reference coolers on 290's are problematic as I heard.

:)
 
leoncao said:
Great Price on 290X. Dumb questions:

1. Why all of a sudden people quit mining at once?
2. Does PowerColor permits changing cooler? Reference coolers on 290's are problematic as I heard.

:)
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1. Very little profit in it at present, unless your dedicating your time to it.
2. OcUK have exclusive RMA terms which allow this.
3. It's not a price drop, were using marketing funds to write down aged stocks.
4. Remember your getting 4 games as well. :)
 
LOL I didn't know that OCUK allows this :) Great, another reason to buy gfx cards here (Glad I did :).

Yeah price is just awesome (even better with games)!

EDIT:Gibbo, any link to that OCUK allows removing stock cooler? I can't seem to find any info on that. Just to be reassured (T&C's) in case I need to.
 
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I'd be so tempted by this if Today Only wasn't limited to 1 per person...
Running crossfire 290s means 1 card would be a performance drop, plus not sure I could go back to a single card unless the performance was at least equal (or close).

Great price though.
 
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