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I'll admit I was a little confused when I read Anand's whining about the noise when [H] said it wasn't that loud. I wouldn't be surprised if they screwed something up in the driver and didn't notice. [H] is using an open air case, it'd be difficult to avoid noticing a video card emitting 62db worth of fan noise. I wouldn't buy one of these with the reference cooler anyway.
So two of these to enable 50fps+ 4K gaming for $100 more than a 780Ti. To AMD, thanks for bringing 4K to the poor man.
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Not to go off topic too much from Brenda excellent review, but could we possibly see 780s cut down to around $450 and 770s at $299 by week's end?
Not to go off topic too much from Brenda excellent review, but could we possibly see 780s cut down to around $450 and 770s at $299 by week's end?
Seiki rep said they'll have their 39" 4K/60Hz on the market Q2 '14. The holdup is HDMI 2.0. I doubt it'll be over $800.
AMD recommended that users go into CCC and reset CCC to factory defaults, or go into Overdrive and hit the Default button for when switching between the two modes on 290X.
It is possible, that even upgrading the driver, the fan slider just got stuck, or didn't set itself properly.
The way to ensure the fan is at the default setting is really easy, just go to the upper right corner of CCC and click factory reset, then it all resets to default settings.
I ALWAYS hit factory reset on CCC before testing, to make sure. Before I started my testing, I confirmed what the fan settings were.
With the performance to dollar ratio of the R9 290, there should be no reason that AMD doesn't claim more of the video card market. I am totally amazed at how powerful this card is at 400 dollars.
Does the R9 290 crossfire as good as is big brother the R9 290x? If so then truly it is the epic card for enthusiasts. It is starting to look like AMD did the right thing and take their time perfecting this card before releasing it.
What in the same of Sweet Jesus is Nvidia going to do to counter the R9 290 + Mantle?????
. One thing Tom made a point of in their 290 review (and I found this some what disconcerting...) is there seems to be a huge inconsistency with their handpicked 290X sample for their review and one they bought later on.
I don't think you need to.Aaaand im selling my price error 780... god damnit AMD!
The problem I have with the 290 is the same with the 290x. Its too noisy.
I always read several reviews, and the one constant complaint is the noise. One of the sites gave the 290 a thumbs down simply because it was too noisy.
Noise is a subjective affair (which is why I read multiple reviews). HardOCP reviewers don't seem to be that bother by it, but personally a loud video-card drives me absolutely crazy.
The truth is if I have to buy a $400 video card and then buy a $200 water-block, I might as well just buy a 780TI for $100 more.
For right now, its not a no-sale, but a wait-and-see. There are a couple of things, first will be how the non-reference cards are and secondly will be what Nvidia response is.
After this review, I no longer think it was a pricing mistake. They should sell them for that price.Aaaand im selling my price error 780... god damnit AMD!
The problem I have with the 290 is the same with the 290x. Its too noisy.
I always read several reviews, and the one constant complaint is the noise. One of the sites gave the 290 a thumbs down simply because it was too noisy.
Noise is a subjective affair (which is why I read multiple reviews). HardOCP reviewers don't seem to be that bother by it, but personally a loud video-card drives me absolutely crazy.
The truth is if I have to buy a $400 video card and then buy a $200 water-block, I might as well just buy a 780TI for $100 more.
For right now, its not a no-sale, but a wait-and-see. There are a couple of things, first will be how the non-reference cards are and secondly will be what Nvidia response is.
GTX 780 will be $399 in a month . Also is that seriously all they did to increase performance, raise the fan profile? These things must want good cooling bad.
Nivida will have to sell the 780 @ $399 and the 780Ti at $549-599 to sway opinions.
I don't see it happening, Therefore I will get two 290s myself once Asus releases the DCU coolers.
After this review, I no longer think it was a pricing mistake. They should sell them for that price.
First time i've been called Brenda I have to say
Another Nvidia Price drop wouldn't surprise me. The noise issue is a no-sale for some but not others, and if the non-ref cards are reasonable in terms of noise/heat then I think Nvidia wont have the choice.
I too might jump on the 290 bandwagon, but only on the non-ref cards.
The reference 290X cooler is not that bad - if you game on headphones. I have my fans go as high as 70%. The cooler does the job, works well, it's just too loud. Could they have engineered better? Sure. But I would rather work with aftermarket solution (or just "deal with it") than pay the extra $$$.
It gets the air out of the case and does it effectively enough for me. Picked up a couple 290s, as well. All hail AMD.
Are we looking at late this month or later on in December for the non-ref 290 cards?
I have a problem with this card..... Where can I get one?? Is it on sale yet? If not, when?
Awesome value. This just made Nvidia's flaghip lineup a poor choice.