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R260/270/280/290/290x Review thread

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BubbaJoe TBoneMalone said:
I found the R9 290x for $591.62 but out-of-stock.

Sapphire Technology RADEON R9 290X PCIE 4GB DDR5 DUAL DVI-D / HDMI / DP
http://www.shopblt.com/item/sapphire-technology-21226-00-40g-radeon-r9-290x/u150_212260040g.html

Waiting for more price listings.
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Holy moly. If the card is appearing for that on shopBLT now, I'm optimistic that the release price will be 550$ for the 290X.

Just as a point of comparison, the GTX 780 was showing up near 700$ in the week prior to release in the channel.
 
So...what is up with Asus not releasing the 280x yet? I see a bunch of other 280x models on Newegg, with the Asus still listed as "pre-release"
 
On geishalz, it seems the 290 is between 405-420€ and the 290X between 490-550€. All without VAT, so can be directly translated to $. It seems to fit a 499$ and 599/649$ price.
 
dmoney1980 said:
So...what is up with Asus not releasing the 280x yet? I see a bunch of other 280x models on Newegg, with the Asus still listed as "pre-release"
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Yeah I was thinking of picking up the ASUS model due to the good reviews (to replace my 6970 that was damaged during my move) but they aren't showing as available :/
 
They've added all the non X versions to Newegg, they're still all "coming soon", but they're there now. My clicker finger is itching 😛
 
Reviews can't arrive fast enough, R290X seems to the one for me if hype is anything to go by. My 4770k is just waiting for shiny new companion.
 
chimaxi83 said:
They've added all the non X versions to Newegg, they're still all "coming soon", but they're there now. My clicker finger is itching 😛
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Are all non X 290's going to be shipped with the reference cooler? No custom coolers for the 290 out of the gate?

If so, that's weak sauce!
 
dmoney1980 said:
Are all non X 290's going to be shipped with the reference cooler? No custom coolers for the 290 out of the gate?

If so, that's weak sauce!
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We'll know more next week, but it's looking like reference cards to start with. Sign me up for at least one 😀
 
chimaxi83 said:
We'll know more next week, but it's looking like reference cards to start with. Sign me up for at least one 😀
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Actually, linus mentioned that he is testing an aftermarket 290X card for review, and none of the reviewers he "knows" has a reference 290X.

I'm hopeful that aftermarket cards are introduced for launch.
 
blackened23 said:
Actually, linus mentioned that he is testing an aftermarket 290X card for review, and none of the reviewers he "knows" has a reference 290X.

I'm hopeful that aftermarket cards are introduced for launch.
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Oh nice! That's good news, because a few days ago there were arguments over aftermarket cards, if and when they'd be released, and the definition of "foreseeable future" lol.
 
blackened23 said:
Actually, linus mentioned that he is testing an aftermarket 290X card for review, and none of the reviewers he "knows" has a reference 290X.

I'm hopeful that aftermarket cards are introduced for launch.
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Hmm.. when did he say that? I know there is no such thing as a reference R9 280X and all review cards were shipped with aftermarket coolers, but never knew this was the case for the R9 290X 😕
 
chimaxi83 said:
Oh nice! That's good news, because a few days ago there were arguments over aftermarket cards, if and when they'd be released, and the definition of "foreseeable future" lol.
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Must have been the dual small chip Hawaii that wasn't going to be available in custom cards. 😉
 
I have never messed around with CF or SLI, but I'm really tempted to get a 280X. My only pause is the chance of selling my 7970Ghz and maybe go straight to a 290X. I plan to go to a using my two 1080p displays along with my main with Eyefinity. Any suggestions?
 
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