Friday, October 11th 2013
XFX' New Radeon R9 and R7 Series Of Graphics Cards Are An Evolution
XFX today unveiled the XFX Radeon R9 290X, R9 290, R9 280X, R9 270X, R7 260X and R7 250 graphics cards, XFX's first series of AMD GPUs with AMD's 2nd Generation GCN Architecture and PowerTune Technology designed for super optimized gaming performance. XFX's new GPUs also feature AMD's Mantle and AMD TrueAudio technology, the latest innovations that redefine the GPU by enabling both gamers and game developers with unprecedented audio and performance enhancements for compatible games.
XFX Ghost 2.0 Thermal Technology
The XFX Radeon R9 and R7 Series graphics cards are also the first introduction of the all-new XFX Ghost 2.0 thermal design, which is a substantial design evolution from the original Ghost thermal design introduced in 2012. XFX's new Ghost 2.0 features the same open airflow design for maximum cooling as well as a new lightweight poly carbonate construction for super high durability and heat resistance. A new two-piece design which protects PCB components from damage and dust and created a beautiful modern design unlike any other graphics card in history.
Unlocked Voltage
XFX graphics cards now feature higher voltage caps giving gamers the power to customize and truly push their graphics cards to the limit.
2nd Generation PowerTune Technology
The XFX R-Series of graphics cards will feature the second generation of AMD's PowerTune technology, which offers a substantial improvement over the previous generation. PowerTune features real-time voltage and clock speed optimization enables intelligent power monitoring to enable higher clock speeds and better performance in your favorite games. Tuning the card's settings allows you to hit its peak clock rate more often.
Mantle and Graphics Core Next (GCN) Architecture
The award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture in the AMD Radeon R9 and R7 Series graphics cards continues to serve as a driving force behind the Unified Gaming Strategy, now comes together with the introduction of Mantle. Mantle empowers games like DICE's "Battlefield 4" to speak the natively with the Graphics Core Next architecture for a deeper level of hardware multi-platform compatibility.
TrueAudio Technology: World's First Programmable Audio Pipeline
XFX R-Series GPUs featuring AMD TrueAudio technology empowers game developers with a programmable audio pipeline on the GPU through a built-in audio signal processor which supports 150 sound sources vs the previous limitation of only 50 sounds. TrueAudio enables 7.1 surround through headphones and zero CPU overhead. This enables game to utilize more realistic environmental dynamics, a richer tapestry of sound effects, breathtaking directional audio and more.
Multi-Display Technology: Redesigned for Ultra-resolution Gaming
XFX Radeon R9 and R7 Series graphics cards are made for gaming on UltraHD (3840x2160) displays. Additionally, with AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology, gamers are free to use virtually any combination of display outputs when connecting matching monitors to the DVI or HDMI outputs on their system.
XFX Radeon R9 and R7 Series graphics cards will be available for purchase in the near future.
For more information, visit this page.
The XFX Radeon R9 and R7 Series graphics cards are also the first introduction of the all-new XFX Ghost 2.0 thermal design, which is a substantial design evolution from the original Ghost thermal design introduced in 2012. XFX's new Ghost 2.0 features the same open airflow design for maximum cooling as well as a new lightweight poly carbonate construction for super high durability and heat resistance. A new two-piece design which protects PCB components from damage and dust and created a beautiful modern design unlike any other graphics card in history.
Unlocked Voltage
XFX graphics cards now feature higher voltage caps giving gamers the power to customize and truly push their graphics cards to the limit.
2nd Generation PowerTune Technology
The XFX R-Series of graphics cards will feature the second generation of AMD's PowerTune technology, which offers a substantial improvement over the previous generation. PowerTune features real-time voltage and clock speed optimization enables intelligent power monitoring to enable higher clock speeds and better performance in your favorite games. Tuning the card's settings allows you to hit its peak clock rate more often.
Mantle and Graphics Core Next (GCN) Architecture
The award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture in the AMD Radeon R9 and R7 Series graphics cards continues to serve as a driving force behind the Unified Gaming Strategy, now comes together with the introduction of Mantle. Mantle empowers games like DICE's "Battlefield 4" to speak the natively with the Graphics Core Next architecture for a deeper level of hardware multi-platform compatibility.
TrueAudio Technology: World's First Programmable Audio Pipeline
XFX R-Series GPUs featuring AMD TrueAudio technology empowers game developers with a programmable audio pipeline on the GPU through a built-in audio signal processor which supports 150 sound sources vs the previous limitation of only 50 sounds. TrueAudio enables 7.1 surround through headphones and zero CPU overhead. This enables game to utilize more realistic environmental dynamics, a richer tapestry of sound effects, breathtaking directional audio and more.
Multi-Display Technology: Redesigned for Ultra-resolution Gaming
XFX Radeon R9 and R7 Series graphics cards are made for gaming on UltraHD (3840x2160) displays. Additionally, with AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology, gamers are free to use virtually any combination of display outputs when connecting matching monitors to the DVI or HDMI outputs on their system.
XFX Radeon R9 and R7 Series graphics cards will be available for purchase in the near future.
For more information, visit this page.
42 Comments on XFX' New Radeon R9 and R7 Series Of Graphics Cards Are An Evolution
Maybe People from other country's might have a chance of the cool option.
And anyways dissing a company for not allowing to change a cooler is silly and saying you will not buy there card is silly as do any others allow it and then give a possible life time warranty pending on which card you got ?.
So get your facts rightxfxforce.com/en-us/Help/Support/warrantyinformation.aspx
how is that? For example DADADA new generation graphics card from amd like R9 270X which supports dx 11.2 based on gcn 2.0 AND is battlefield 4 READY OK? but a two year old hd7870 which is EXACTLY the SAME card supports dx 11.1 and isn't battlefield 4 READY ok?
BUT we are able to crossfire them so is there any problem? Not bad for someone who already has an hd7870 already, BUT where is the battlefield 4 support under this crossfire combination?
Of course there is no problem at all BUT i give this example to show the how F****** marketing behaves to customers fanboys, ready ... platforms, bottlenecks etc. Remember the dx10? vista ready? geforce 9800gtx (at least it was a shrinkage of g80), amd 6 series and and..., sandy bridge to haswell (really men can you see the difference in performance)??
But amds new card like r9 270x isnt at least a shrinkage from 28nm process is EXACTLY THE SAME CARD, wow paid reviews says overclock out of the box now a bigger WOW so F**** what is anyone so retarded who can not use software like msi afterburner or gpu twek????
Yeah buy else were with a 3 or less year warranty why wouldn't you (HA!) and to be honest who allows you to remove the cooler from the card ?.
The following Graphics Cards are eligible for an extension of the standard two-year limited hardware warranty:
1. XFX Radeon HD 7000 Series Dual Fan (Double Dissipation Edition) Graphics Cards with Ghost Technology; a floating cover design that maximizes airflow by creating exceptional venting throughout the card.
2. XFX Radeon HD 7000 Series Graphics Cards with 10-digit model numbers ending in “R” (example: “FX-797A-TDFR”)
3. XFX Radeon HD 6000, HD 5000, and HD 4000 Series Graphics Cards
4. XFX GeForce GT 520, GT 430, 200, 9000, 8000, 7000, 6000 Series Graphics Cards purchased after April 17, 2007.
If you register any of the specified products noted above online at www.xfxforce.com/ within 30 days of purchase, your limited warranty will be EXTENDED for the duration of your life. Registration within 30 days of the date of purchase is a condition precedent to receiving the lifetime warranty.***
EVGA allows you to do anything and everything with their GPUs.
Wanna put a 3rd party HSF on your GTX 780 SC? Go ahead.
Wanna put our ACX Cooler on your vanilla GTX 780? Go ahead.
Wanna water cool your GPU with our HydroCopper? Go ahead.
Wanna water cool your GPU with other blocks like EK/AC/XSPC/Koolance/HeatKiller? Sure, go right ahead.
Now if you manage to damage the PCB....well you're screwed.
On topic, can't wait till everyone gets the R9-290X reviews out. CC is ready for purchases!
I read XFX's entire warranty policy today including that they will "update your profile" if you contact them prior to breaking a warranty seal. I don't trust XFX (or any manufacturer) to honor a warranty on a product with a broken warranty seal just because I contacted them first. I'd much rather the burden of proof be on the manufacturer to prove that the product was destroyed through some modification than on me to prove that I conversed with tech support to get approval prior to breaking the warranty seal.
Let's compare this to the state of CPUs. I'm sure that both AMD and Intel both have clauses about modifying their CPUs. By XFX's logic, that includes alternative heat sinks. But do AMD and Intel void warranties for using alternative cooling? No, they even encourage it through selling CPUs without heatsinks. What is the chance of a heat sink alone killing a CPU? It's basically zero. An alternative heatsink has no negative effect on the longevity of a CPU or GPU. This is what XFX is trying to crack down on, and it's what I completely disagree with. They're just trying to make another excuse to refuse otherwise legitimate RMA returns."Lifetime warranty" means that if it breaks after two years then you only have one year left of warranty. Since most replacement cards will last at least one year then this ensures that most people will make no more than one RMA. Its a sly way of making a three year warranty sound better than it really is. The policy also discourages sending in an RMA for a minor problem or else your warranty gets curtailed. It's a loss for consumers compared to any warranty over 3 years.
Unlike companys like ASUS were they just send the same card back or even tell you nothing is wrong or another EVGA were you have to check warranty with all the silly asseed codes they use so please don't try to make OTHER company's sound so rosy when it's you with the trust issue's.
Not my fault you did not register is it now ?, your own fault that is. And lets face it even at 2 years it's longer than some others out their.
The problem with XFX's warranty exceptions is that the company can change at any time - remember this is a lifetime warranty. I don't see anything in their warranty stating that they are obligated to honor these exceptions. I worry that even 5 years in the future the company's internal policies may change and they no longer recognize these previous exceptions granted.
I also disagree with the policy of providing an extended warranty only to people who register their product. Why should I have to share my personal information with a manufacturer unless I have a problem with my product? They only want my information to place me on a mailing list soliciting me to buy new products.
This seems very similar in concept to a mail-in-rebate; mail-in-rebates are profitable because most people don't bother to go through the hassle to claim them, and they also provide easy ways for manufacturers to assemble mailing lists. Similarly, registration is another hassle for a product, and the costs of the few people who claim the lifetime warranty are offset by the large number of people who buy the product because of the lifetime warranty but never register for it.
So you saying a $250 card like the one you own it's cheaper to buy a new one.. Again love to see thee shipping cost for you to send it them as i find it hard but not unbelievable that it cost you $150+ for postage..
Well as long as ya can always afford to buy a new and better card it's all good.. But i see your point when your postage is so much as it's only like $23 here.
Although last time i sent one back which was a XFX 4890 they sent a 6850 in return.
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