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MSI AMD Radeon R9 290X 8GB PCI-Express 3.0 HDMI Gaming Twin Frozr IV (R9 290X GAMING 8G)

MSI AMD Radeon R9 290X 8GB PCI-Express 3.0 HDMI Gaming Twin Frozr IV (R9 290X GAMING 8G)

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Quicklinx: 9Y1VWS00 Mfr#: R9 290X GAMING 8G
  • AMD Radeon R9 290X
  • DisplayPort
  • High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
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Description

Core/Memory

  • 1040MHz Core (OC mode)
    • 1030MHz (Gaming mode)
  • 1000MHz (Silent mode)
  • 8192MB GDDR5 5500MHz Memory

Video Output Function

  • Dual-link DVI-D x 2
  • HDMI x 1 (version 1.4a)
  • DisplayPort x 1 (version 1.2)

NOW YOU'RE GAMING WITH MSI

A graphics card is the single most important element for more FPS. As gamers, we understand that not just any graphics card "will do". That's why we bring you the best of the best. We don't want to bug you with noise and heat, but we DO want to give you more performance. With MSI GAMING series graphics cards you get just that.

PRE OVERCLOCKED PERFORMANCE

Most MSI Gaming graphics cards come pre-overclocked out of the factory. This simply means you get more performance out of your card, without spending any time on checking for maximum clocks and stability. Pre-overclocked graphics cards simply give more performance and you don't have to worry about damaging your card, it is completely covered by our warranty!

GAMING APP. EASY TUNE, EASY PLAY

  • OC Mode: Tune up core clock and fan speed to gain a best performance.
  • Gaming Mode (Default) Provide a stable gaming experience with higher core clock.
  • Silent Mode: The best operating environment with fabulous low noise.
  • Cool Down: Fan Duty will be up to 100% to cool down the GPU. In 5 minute intervals, the function could be activated for 40 seconds by one click.

ADVANCED TWIN FROZR IV

MSI's Twin Frozr has been the industry defining graphics card cooler. The first Twin Frozr kicked off the dual-fan trend and today MSI stays true to its dual-fan dual-slot design where others have to resort to less effective means.

The other part that the Twin Frozr cooler uses is a large Aluminium fin grid array that provides a huge amount of surface area for cooling. Heat from the GPU is transferred to the fin grid array by virtue of heat pipes with MSI's special SuperPipe technology. SuperPipes transfer heat twice as fast as regular heat pipes enabling an MSI GAMING graphics card to stay cooler than the competition.

Futhermore, MSI provide all new Airflow Control technology on Twin Frozr. This new thermal tech. is leading airflow to heat pipe by spcial deflector on heatsink, so it can deflect more airflow to heat pipes directly. In addtion,This exclusive heatsink design is increasing the area of heatsink so that enhancing the efficiency of dissipation much more.

  • Advanced Twin Frozr IV

    MSI's Twin Frozr has been the industry defining graphics card cooler. The first Twin Frozr kicked off the dual-fan trend and today MSI stays true to its dual-fan dual-slot design where others have to resort to less effective means. The other part that the Twin Frozr cooler uses is a large aluminum fin grid array that provides a huge amount of surface area for cooling. Heat from the GPU is transferred to the fin grid array by virtue of heat pipes with MSI's special SuperPipe technology. SuperPipes transfer heat twice as fast as regular heat pipes enabling an MSI GAMING graphics card to stay cooler than the competition. Futhermore, MSI provide the special Airflow Control technology on Twin Frozr. This thermal technology is leading airflow to heat pipe by special deflector on heatsink, so it can deflect more airflow to heat pipes directly. In addtion, This exclusive heatsink design is increasing the area of heatsink so that enhancing the efficiency of dissipation much more.
  • Military class component

    One of the deciding factors in performance is the quality of the components used. That is why MSI only uses MIL-STD-810G certified components for its Gaming cards because only these components have proven to be able to withstand the torturous circumstances of extreme gaming and overclocking.
  • Solid CAP

    One With their aluminum core design, Solid CAP's have been a staple in high-end design mainboard designs and provides lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR).
  • Hi-c CAP

    A Hi-c CAP is a very small, but super-efficient capacitor. Besides ensuring enough spacing around a CPU socket to install large coolers, it also allows for superior energy efficiency. Thanks to Hi-c CAP's MSI mainboards are the most energy efficient in the market.
  • Solid state choke

    Form-in-one choke doesn't generate vibration noise under heavy loading & provide higher current output comparing with traditional ring chock. It's very important when GPU is overclocked or under high loading, since it requires even more amount of electricity which can be provided through this component.
  • Share for fun

    A built-in screen and video capturing tool named Predator which captures your screen as still images or videos with the push of a button and allows you to capture and record your coolest, goofiest and most awesome gaming moments on your PC!
  • Afterburner

    MSI Afterburner has quickly become the favorite overclocking software for media, overclockers and end-users. Because of its simple interface, it's easy to learn, but it packs a lot of powerful features like an integrated benchmark utility called Kombustor that can check your system performance in benchmarking mode, or run as a stability test.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
MSI R9 290X GAMING 8G - graphics card - Radeon R9 290X - 8 GB
Device Type
Graphics card
Bus Type
PCI Express 3.0 x16
Graphics Engine
AMD Radeon R9 290X
Memory
8 GB GDDR5
Core Clock
1040 MHz
Effective Memory Clock
5.5 GHz
RAMDAC
400 MHz
Memory Interface
512-bit
Max Resolution
4096 x 2160
Max Resolution Details
DVI: 2560 x 1600 / DisplayPort: 4096 x 2160 / HDMI: 4096 x 2160
Interfaces
2 x DVI-D (dual link) , HDMI , DisplayPort
API Supported
OpenGL 4.3, DirectX 12
Dimensions (WxDxH)
3.9 cm x 27.6 cm x 12.7 cm


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
Graphics card
Bus Type
PCI Express 3.0 x16
Graphics Engine
AMD Radeon R9 290X
Core Clock
1040 MHz
RAMDAC
400 MHz
Max Resolution
4096 x 2160 at 50 Hz
Max Resolution Details
DVI: 2560 x 1600 / DisplayPort: 4096 x 2160 / HDMI: 4096 x 2160
Interfaces
2 x DVI-D (dual link) , HDMI , DisplayPort
API Supported
OpenGL 4.3, DirectX 12
Features
MSI SuperPipe Technology, MSI Solid Capacitor, Dual Fan Design, MSI Afterburner, Twin Frozr IV Thermal Design, solid state choke, MSI Gaming App, Military Class 4 Components, Hi-C CAP, UEFI BIOS, Airflow Control technology, AMD Quad CrossFireX Technology, HDCP

Memory

Size
8 GB
Technology
GDDR5 SDRAM
Effective Clock Speed
5.5 GHz
Bus Width
512-bit
Bandwidth
320 GBps

System Requirements

Required Power Supply
750 W
Additional Requirements
6-pin + 8-pin power connectors

Miscellaneous

Power Consumption Operational
250 Watt
Included Accessories
8 pin power cable
Software Included
MSI Afterburner, MSI Predator
Width
3.9 cm
Depth
27.6 cm
Height
12.7 cm
Weight
1.01 kg
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