ASUS R9290X-DC2OC-4GD5 Radeon R9 290X 4GB GDDR5

ASUS Radeon R9 290X 4GB GDDR5 512-bit

This ASUS Radeon R9 290X graphics card targets gamers seeking higher frame rates at high resolutions. It ships with a 1050 MHz engine clock and 4GB GDDR5 memory across a 512-bit interface. The PCI Express 3.0 board supports CrossFireX multi-GPU configurations. It is not for buyers who need modern ray-tracing hardware or AI upscaling features.

DirectCU II cooler 20% lower temps 3X quieter

The DirectCU II cooler achieves 20% lower temperatures than the reference design using 220% more dissipation area. It runs 3X quieter during operation while the CoolTech fan drives wider airflow across critical components. Power consumption reaches up to 300W and requires an additional 6+8 pin PCIe power connector. It is not for builders limited to a single 6-pin power cable or compact cases with restricted airflow.

GPU Tweak utility streaming clock control

GPU Tweak provides an intuitive interface to modify clock speeds, voltages and fan performance profiles. GPU Tweak Streaming lets you share on-screen action in real time so others can watch live as games are played. The card includes DVI-D dual output, HDMI and DisplayPort with HDCP support. It is not for users who rely on proprietary overclocking ecosystems or require bundled game codes.