ASUS AMD Radeon R9 290 DirectCU II Graphics Card

Name: ASUS AMD Radeon R9 290 DirectCU II
Brand: ASUS
SKU: R9290-DC2OC-4GD5
Rating: 4.1 (86 reviews)

ASUS AMD Radeon R9 290 DirectCU II 4GB GDDR5 R9290-DC2OC-4GD5

★★★★★

(86 reviews)

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DirectCU II : achieves 20% lower temps with 220% the dissipation area, plus 3X quieter running than reference
Exclusive CoolTech Fan : drives wider airflow to keep critical components cool.
1000 MHZ engine clock for better performance and outstanding gaming experience.
DIGI+ VRM with 8-phase Super Alloy Power : delivers precise digital power for superior efficiency, reliability, and performance
GPU Tweak : helps you modify clock speeds, voltages, fan performance and more, all via an intuitive interface
GPU Tweak Streaming : let you share on-screen action in real time – so others can watch live as games are played
19% faster game performance than reference Radeon R9 290 in BattleField 4

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Specifications Overview

Model	R9290-DC2OC-4GD5
Release Date	January 2014 * First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
GPU Interface	PCIe x16
GPU Chipset	Radeon R9 290
GPU Memory Size	4 GB
GPU Memory Type	GDDR5
GPU Memory Interface	512-bit
GPU Clock Rate	1000 MHz
GPU Boost Clock Rate	-
TDP	250 W
Length	287 mm
Cooling Type	2 Fans
Power Connectors	1 PCIe 8-pin + 1 PCIe 6-pin
SLI Support	No
CrossFire Support	Yes
DVI-D (Dual Link)	2
DVI-I (Dual Link)	0
DisplayPort	1
HDMI	1
G-SYNC Support	No
FreeSync Support	No
Expansion slots required	2

	Old Name	Current Name	Branding	Data Speed	Port
USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	Hi-Speed USB	480 Mbit/s	diverse
USB 3.0	USB 3.1 Gen 1	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1	SuperSpeed USB	5 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.1	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1	SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps	10 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	USB 4.0 Gen 2x2	USB4 20Gbps	20 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4	USB 4.0 Gen 3x2	USB4 1.0	USB4 40Gbps	40 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4v2	USB 4.0 Gen 4	USB4 2.0	USB4 80Gbps	80-120 Gbit/s	only USB-C

Pros

Excellent performanceGreat price4GB video memoryExcellent for Bitcoin mining

Cons

High power consumptionNo VGA output

ASUS AMD Radeon R9 290 DirectCU II Performance comparison with similar Graphics Cards

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ASUS AMD Radeon R9 290 DirectCU II Performance

GPU Gaming Performance (Rasterization)

Radeon R9 390X (70th)		117%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti (71st)		115%
Radeon RX 580 (72nd)		113%
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB (72nd)		113%
Radeon R9 290X (73rd)		110%
Radeon RX 5500 XT (73rd)		110%
Radeon R9 390 (73rd)		110%
GeForce GTX 970 (74th)		108%
Radeon RX 480 (75th)		~
Radeon R9 290 (75th)		100%
GeForce GTX 780 (76th)		97%
Radeon RX 570 (76th)		97%
GeForce GTX 1650 G6 (77th)		93%
GeForce GTX 1650 G5 (77th)		93%
Arc A380 (78th)		91%
Quadro P2000 (79th)		89%
Radeon RX 470 (79th)		89%
Radeon RX 6400 (80th)		86%
Radeon R9 380X (81st)		82%
Radeon R9 280X (82nd)		76%

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Description

Graphics Engine
AMD Radeon R9 290
Bus Standard
PCI Express 3.0
Video Memory
GDDR5 4GB
Engine Clock
1000 MHz
Memory Clock
5040 MHz ( 1260 MHz GDDR5 )
Memory Interface
512-bit
Interface
DVI Output : Yes x 2 (DVI-D)
HDMI Output : Yes x 1
Display Port : Yes x 1 (Regular DP)
HDCP Support : Yes
Accessories
1 x Power cable
Power Consumption
up to 300Wadditional 6+8 pin PCIe power required
Software
ASUS GPU Tweak & Driver
ASUS Features
DirectCU Series
OC Series
Super Alloy Power
Dimensions
11.3 " x 5.8 " x 1.6 " Inch
28.7 x 14.73 x4.06 Centimeter
Note
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• PCB color and bundled software versions are change without notice.
• Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective company.

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The design of the reference models for the R9 290 series makes for one of the most compelling arguments we've seen to invest in a card with custom cooling, and this particular card is a fine example of engineering a great alternative. From the PCB...

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The ASUS Radeon R9 290 DirectCU II graphics card we’ve tested today is surely worth your consideration if you’re choosing an original R9 290. Thanks to factory overclocking, it is somewhat faster than the reference solution whereas its...

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