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MSI Radeon R9 290 GAMING graphics card with Twin Frozr cooler in black and red

MSI

MSI Radeon R9 290 GAMING 4GB 512-bit GDDR5 graphics card

SKU CH-4T1H-PYPCA

Delivers 2560 stream processors and 4GB 512-bit GDDR5 memory on a 28nm Hawaii GPU with 250W TDP and PCIe 3.0 x16 interface

  • TDP rating250 W
  • 2560 stream processors power high frame rates in demanding games
  • 4GB 512-bit GDDR5 memory handles ultra-high-resolution textures smoothly
  • Twin Frozr cooling keeps the 250W GPU running quietly under load
  • Military-class components deliver stable operation during extended sessions
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth for modern motherboards

What this card delivers

The MSI Radeon R9 290 GAMING 4GB 512-bit GDDR5 graphics card targets gamers who want high frame rates at extreme detail settings. It uses the 28nm Hawaii GPU with 2560 stream processors and a 512-bit memory bus. The board connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and supports CrossFireX multi-GPU configurations without external bridges. DirectX 11.2 capability enables modern rendering features in supported titles.

Check before you buy

Your power supply must deliver enough current for a 250W thermal design power rating and provide the required PCIe power connectors. Verify that your motherboard has a free PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and that your case offers sufficient length and airflow clearance for a dual-slot cooler. Ensure your operating system and drivers support the Radeon architecture and CrossFireX if you plan to run multiple cards.

Behaviour under sustained load

The custom Twin Frozr cooler and military-class components are designed to maintain stable temperatures during extended gaming sessions. AMD PowerTune dynamically adjusts clock speeds to keep the GPU within its thermal envelope while OC mode raises performance headroom when thermal conditions allow. ZeroCore Power reduces energy draw during idle periods, and the 4GB GDDR5 frame buffer helps prevent texture swapping in long, memory-intensive workloads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $209.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
TDP rating 250 W
Higher than about 60% of the 2,236 comparable items (median 220 W).

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Specifications

Processor
TDP rating250 W

Questions about this item

Will my power supply handle the 250 W TDP of this card?

A quality unit with two 8-pin PCIe connectors and enough headroom above 250 W is recommended.

Does the Twin Frozr cooler fit in a standard mid-tower case?

The custom cooler occupies two expansion slots; measure your case clearance against the card length before buying.

Can I run two of these cards in CrossFire without a bridge?

Yes, the Hawaii architecture supports CrossFireX over the PCIe bus so no external bridge is required.

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