ASUS AMD Radeon R9 290X OC DirectCU II

ASUS AMD Radeon R9 290X OC DirectCU II 4GB GDDR5 R9290X-DC2OC-4GD5

ASUS AMD Radeon R9 290X OC DirectCU II 4GB GDDR5 R9290X-DC2OC-4GD5

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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.
  • 1050 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 interfac
  • GPU Tweak Streaming let you share on-screen action in real time – so others can watch live as games are played.
  • 4.7% faster game performance than reference Radeon R9 290X in Metro Last Light

Specifications Overview

Model R9290X-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 290X
GPU Memory Size 4 GB
GPU Memory Type GDDR5
GPU Clock Rate 1050 MHz
GPU Boost Clock Rate -
TDP 300 W
Length 287 mm
Cooling Type 2 Fans
Power Connectors 1 PCIe 8-pin + 1 PCIe 6-pin
SLI Support
CrossFire Support
DVI-D (Dual Link) 2
DVI-I (Dual Link) 0
DisplayPort 1
HDMI 1
G-SYNC Support
FreeSync Support
Expansion slots required 2

Pros

  • VGA for Enthusiasts
  • Plenty of features
  • Ideal for UHD gaming
  • Low noise during gaming with the quiet BIOS
  • Low temperatures during gaming with the performance BIOS

Cons

  • High power consumption
  • No VGA output

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

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GPU Gaming Performance (Rasterization)

GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (64th)
111%
Radeon RX 590 (64th)
111%
Radeon RX 6500 XT (65th)
107%
Radeon R9 390X (66th)
105%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti (67th)
103%
Radeon RX 580 (68th)
101%
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB (68th)
101%
Radeon RX 5500 XT (69th)
~
Radeon R9 390 (69th)
~
Radeon R9 290X (69th)
~
Radeon R9 290X (69th)
100%
GeForce GTX 970 (70th)
98%
Radeon RX 480 (71st)
90%
Radeon R9 290 (71st)
90%
Radeon RX 570 (72nd)
88%
GeForce GTX 780 (72nd)
88%
GeForce GTX 1650 G5 (73rd)
84%
GeForce GTX 1650 G6 (73rd)
84%
Arc A380 (74th)
82%
Radeon RX 470 (75th)
80%
Quadro P2000 (75th)
80%
* Performance data is based on tests performed by Gamers Nexus, Linus Tech Tips, Hardware Unboxed, TechSpot and other trustworthy sources.

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Description

  • Graphics Engine

    AMD Radeon R9 290X

  • Bus Standard

    PCI Express 3.0

  • Video Memory

    GDDR5 4GB

  • Engine Clock

    1050 MHz

  • Memory Clock

    5400 MHz ( 1350 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

  • Power Consumption

    up to 300Wadditional 6+8 pin PCIe power required

  • Accessories

    1 x Power cable
    1 x Red metal sticker kit
    1 x Gold metal sticker kit

  • Software

    ASUS GPU Tweak & Driver

  • ASUS Features

    DirectCU Series
    OC Series
    Super Alloy Power

  • Dimensions

    11.3 " x 5.8 " x 1.6 " Inch

  • 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.



Expert reviews

90

When the R9 290X arrived it was clear that the Hawaii GPU had enormous potential, and many results were impressive if not jaw-dropping, but it was clear that AMDs decision to not only have the card run so darn hot, but stick such a truly woeful cooler...

Overclock3D

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95

AMD's Radeon R9 290X is built on the company's new Hawaii GPU, the first truly new high-end graphics chip from the company in a very long time (21 months). Using 6.8 billion transistors, the GPU is built on a 28 nanometer process at TSMC, Taiwan. It...

TechPowerUp

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AMD's launch of the Radeon R9 290X hasn't been as smooth as the chip company would have hoped. Launched to much fanfare in October 2013, the range-topping card was able to stand toe-to-toe with the rival GeForce solutions of the time and attempted to...


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