MSI R9 290X Gaming graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM

MSI, known best for its powerful gaming laptops and desktops has launched a graphics card named R9 290x. This module is based on Radeon R9, hence some of the features of 290x are same as the R9. This card easily handles 4K, 2K and 1080p resolution games. You can also use this card if you want to run any type of latest 3D video editor, modelling tool on your PC.

290X features a Hawaii XT graphics processor of 1047 megahertz clock speed. At very high-resolutions, the hardware and CPU may produce excess heat. Thus to keep the components packed within the R9 290X safe from over-heating, there’s a MSI twin frozr IV advanced cooling system. This hardware module is one of the latest innovation from MSI and it was thoroughly tested on wide range of gaming PC’s and laptops.

The most impressive feature of MSI R9 290X is its onboard dedicated graphics memory or the VRAM. This card comes with a 8 GB of DDR5 video memory of an average 5500 MHz clock rate. The VRAM volume is enough for enjoying all types of latest graphics intense games. The card is incorporated with Amd PowerTune technology. Thus its CPU clock-speed can be adjusted on the fly by user or by the game for better performance. The technology is somewhat similar to Intel’s turbo boost mode.

MSI R9 measures 10.8 x 5 x 1.5 inches in dimensions and it supports OpenGL 4.3, AMD crossfire technologies. It comes with 8 pin power connector and a 6 pin PCI expansion slot. There’s display, HDMI and 2 DVI ports too. Visit MSI for more information on this card.