I think generally MK-26 is a better performer but very dependent on which fan you put on it. No?

EDIT:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/printpage/P...ler-Review/1643
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/printpage/A...ler-Review/1605




Both on a GTX-460.
MK-26 using 2x 140mm.

This post has been edited by nsiboro: Nov 6 2013, 07:16 PM

... the DCUII was running @ FULL LOAD while the 290 is 47%.

Waaahhlaaaoooo-eh... you guys showing nerdgasm making me want to show off my collection of empty boxes too!

Congrats guys! Game on!

edit: gotta learn how to spell nerd properly...

This post has been edited by nsiboro: Nov 10 2013, 04:42 AM

Do take a look @APU Agenda & Sessions.

It'll give you an idea of what AMD was/will-be doing - don't say AMD isn't doing anything for us folks.

Sessions in 45mins, puhlease... so many overshoot one.



This post has been edited by nsiboro: Nov 13 2013, 12:39 AM

TrueAudio is actually DSP - aside from audio processing (which will free up the CPU = small increase of FPS) can use the DSP for other processing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_signal_processing

The Applications section gives a few example of other uses.

I won't be surprised if it'll be use for Twitch/Raptr, etc.

Just saying...

LYN members who didn't get to go to San Jose... and dying to know more about Mantle:

Go here.

The best juicy part is the Q&A session AFTER the presentation.


EDIT:
Apologies. I forgot to mention: 2 videos.
1st video is the whole Mantle session.
2nd video is the "supposedly offline" Q&A


This post has been edited by nsiboro: Nov 16 2013, 02:05 AM

You are welcome.

The Q&A session shows these devs know their stuffs and are using Mantle already.
Their ability to provide answers = shots of adrenaline.

Timeline wise, beta is now on. I'm sure much more info will be forthcoming... *ahem*

I'm hearing 2014-06 for actual release.

Mr. Riguer is AMD company man, he made a very pertinent point:

Performance for dedicated/high-end GPU.
Wow! More eye-candies, physics, GI, faster load time (or no load transition), etc.
GCN users benefits = more value.

Performance for Kaveri/APU-style rigs.
Mobile users rejoice! Lower cost mobile gaming!

Gotta catch some Zzzzz...

I'm glad to be of service.

The driver-dev brought up so many good points and examples during the Mantle session while I was going ahuh- -ahuh- ...


The ASUS DCUii is a great buy - low noise level and you got 3years warranty.

Congrats!

Just chiming in to say don't forget Matrix is heavier - so take proper precaution.

M1X:

R9-290 non-ref will be higher than 1.5k.

MSI R9-290 GAMING rumored to be USD529 (x3.25=~1720).

I think 1.8k+ for initial batch of non-ref R9-290 from the likes of ASUS/Gigabyte. Sapphire could be lower due to 2years warranty.

What's your display native resolution?

Personally I think you are just feeling the itch that *want* to be scratch.
But do you *need* an upgrade?

@M1X: Oooohhh... another Witcher are yer? My alchemy knowledge & signs are getting weak... Need Wild Hunt too

At 1920x1080 and if you don't consider upgrading to Eyefinity/4k, stick with 280x.
Otherwise save up for R9-290/X, a much better "investment".

EDIT:
I like Puteih's post.

I'm also waiting for R9-290 non-ref personally and not gaming presently (aside from Candy Crush, all bcoz of my daughter ).


This post has been edited by nsiboro: Dec 17 2013, 04:18 PM

Guys, we do not work for AMD.

No point going on the defense when everything so far is pure speculation and lots of spicing on top.

All will be known in a couple of weeks and stabilizes in a few months, so be patient. And then see whether someone need to put on make-up, a red nose and wear colorful baggy pants.

Let's be daun keladi, boleh?
(e.g. air dicurah ke atas daun keladi.)

Yeah, that's true. AMD+OpenCL very good for new virtual currencies.
Bitcoin really need ASIC boxes.


A local pricing indicator:

I got another ASUS R9 280X DC2T 3GD5 yesterday (from feiton), rm1,275 c/w Battlefield 4 include shipping to me.

3 years warranty, custom, power phases, low noise, cool, concrete chokes, etc. You know the drill.

This according to NewEgg currently sells for USD 420 (x3.25=1365+80shipping=1445).

Best draw your own conclusion.

Toxic don't come with BF4.
Dual-X, R9-290/X and a few other model come bundled with BF4.

Sapphire Press Release

Best check Ideal (zhen^wei) Sapphire WTS post, he note with "w/Battlefield 4".

I usually get from Ideal.

The truth is I needed the card on Wed, Feiton committed to send out on Tuesday and price is reasonable.
So I thought to give new blood some support, otherwise established shops may get cocky.

... and I kacau them for a quote for PowerColor R9-290X LCS.

rm2,599, only 2 pieces in Malaysia.

Another review of ASUS R9-290X DCU II OC.

http://www.reviewstudio.net/1190-asus-r9-2...joy-the-silence

I like how they disassembled the cooler to show you the 3x8mm 2x6mm heatpipes & nekid board.



EDIT:
Another

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Card...ics-Card-Review

At USD 569 (x3.25=1849.25), reach here would be in the 2k-2.1k range.

Make it so!







This post has been edited by nsiboro: Dec 20 2013, 02:01 AM

@KratosX:

Unfortunately, the answer is no.
HD7770 is CapeVerdeXT with 640 cores.
R7 250 is OlandXT with 384 cores.

Comparison of AMD GPUs

I recommend that you get R7 260, Bonaire, 768 cores.
Should be sub 400rm.

or

Save up your ang-pau and get the R7 260X, it comes with 2GB VRAM.
Bargain a bit should bring it down to 500.