Performance
| DirectX version |
11.2 |
| HDCP |
Y |
| TV tuner integrated |
N |
| PhysX |
N |
Ports & interfaces
| Interface type |
PCI Express 3.0 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
2 |
Memory
| Discrete graphics adapter memory |
4 GB |
| Graphics adapter memory type |
GDDR5 |
| Memory bus |
512 bit |
| Memory clock speed |
5400 MHz |
Processor
| Graphics processor family |
AMD |
| Processor frequency |
1050 MHz |
Additionally
| Graphics controller |
Radeon R9 290X |
R9290X-DC2OC-4GD5
<b>DirectCU II</b>
<b>20% cooler and 3X* quieter</b>
Exclusive DirectCU II thermal design includes a direct-GPU contact 10mm copper heatpipe and 220% larger dissipation area to boost heat removal efficiency. It performs 20% cooler and 3X quieter than reference.
<b>CoolTech Fan</b>
Proprietary CoolTech fan consists of a hybrid blade and bearing design, with inner radial blower and outer flower-type blades. These provide multi-directional airflow to accelerate heat removal and enable highly stable graphics performance.
<b>DIGI+ VRM with Super Alloy Power</b>
<b>30% less power noise and 2.5X greater durability</b>
Acclaimed DIGI+ VRM has been applied via a 8-phase power design that uses digital voltage regulators to minimize power noise by 30%, enhance power efficiency by 15%, widen voltage modulation tolerance, and improve overall stability and longevity by 2.5 times over reference.
<b>GPU Tweak</b>
<b>Real-time intuitive graphics tuning</b>
- Shows detailed specs and actual card status with GPU-Z
- Sync GPU clocks and voltages for easier overclocking
- Monitoring widget provides real-time detailed multi-parameter info
- 2D/3D switcher locks cards in 3D mode for higher benchmarks
- Automatically checks and updates drivers and BIOS versions
- Stream on-screen action to the web in full HD
<b>Stream online instantly</b>
GPU Tweak streaming tool that lets you share on-screen action in real time – so others can watch live as games are played. It's even possible to add to the streaming window scrolling text, pictures and webcam images.
<b>Customize your card</b>
Red or gold – the choice is yours! ASUS includes easy-to-apply metallic stickers so you can choose the color to match your motherboard.
<b>Powered by AMD Radeon™ R9 290X</b>
<b>AMD Eyefinity™Technology</b>
Extend the view across up to 6displays to immerse yourself ingameplay and entertainment.
<b>CrossFire Support</b>
Multi-GPU technology for extreme performance.
<b>AMD HD3D</b>
Immerse in stereoscopic 3D gaming and get up close and personal with your favorite stars while watching Blu-ray 3D. AMD HD3D is also designed for professionals who create complex visual effects and detailed data visualizations.
<b>PCI Express 3.0</b>
Delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe 2.0 for faster GPU-CPU communication.
<b>Microsoft DirectX 11.2</b>
Brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance.
