SAPPHIRE Technology ha ampliato la linea di video card R9 con le soluzioni siglate SAPPHIRE R9 290X Tri-X e SAPPHIRE R9 290 Tri-X. Entrambe le video card includono nella denominazione commerciale una delle feature primarie, ovvero la dotazione di un cooler a tre ventole Tri-X.

Tuttavia questi prodotti si fanno notare anche per l'operatività con frequenze di clock più elevate dei valori reference e per la funzionalità dual BIOS che offre all'utente finale l'opportunità di massimizzare le performance delle card sia in abbinamento ai sistemi recenti con BIOS UEFI che a quelli con BIOS legacy.

La gpu della SAPPHIRE R9 290X Tri-X, che è naturalmente basata sulla più recente implementazione dell'architettura GCN (Graphics Core Next) di AMD, integra 2816 stream processor, mentre il suo core grafico lavora fino a 1040MHz. Il suo frame buffer è realizzato con 4GB di RAM G-DDR5, la cui frequenza operativa è fuori standard, essendo pari a 1300MHz in termini di valore fisico (ne consegue che la velocità effettiva è pari a 5.2GHz), e scambia dati con la gpu attraverso un bus a 512-bit.

La SAPPHIRE R9 290 Tri-X esibisce le medesime specifiche menzionate più sopra in termini di frame buffer e interfaccia tra quest'ultimo e la gpu. Il down prestazionale, allineato anche a quello del prezzo end user, è ottenuto da SAPPHIRE con l'utilizzo di un chip grafico meno performante, che include 2560 stream processor e lavora fino a 1000MHz in termini di core grafico.

Le nuove schede grafiche SAPPHIRE R9 290X Tri-X e SAPPHIRE R9 290 Tri-X sono ora in produzione; le confezioni RETAIL includeranno anche una copia gratuita di un game di primo piano, Battlefield 4, particolamente compatibile con le gpu AMD.

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SAPPHIRE Technology has just announced two new models of its top of the range R9 290 and R9 290X graphics cards. Both models feature the SAPPHIRE exclusive Tri-X triple fan cooler, enhanced clocks and dual BIOS.

The SAPPHIRE R9 290X Tri-X features the latest GCN (graphics core next) architecture from AMD with 2816 stream processing units and an enhanced engine clock of up to 1040Mhz. It is equipped with 4GB of the latest high performance GDDR5 memory on a 512-bit interface and now clocked at 1300 MHz (5.2GHz effective) delivering higher bandwidth than the reference design. The SAPPHIRE R9 290 Tri-X has 2560 stream processing units and an engine clock of up to 1000 Mhz. It is also equipped with 4GB of the latest high performance GDDR5 memory on a 512-bit interface and clocked at 1300 MHz (5.2GHz effective).

Both models are based on reference design pcbs with custom cooling developed by SAPPHIRE. The SAPPHIRE Tri-X cooler, first introduced on the R9 280X TOXIC edition to great acclaim, uses three fans with dust repelling bearings and aerofoil section blades to deliver highly efficient airflow at low noise levels, and the fan cowling is designed to ensure the airflow is routed across the hottest areas of the card.

Cooling is especially important in the R9 290 series because performance is capped by the system as the GPU temperature reaches higher levels. Therefore, by providing better cooling, maximum performance levels can be raised. SAPPHIRE has also tailored the fan speed profiles on the Tri-X models to a transitional linear mode which the company believes achieves the best sustainable performance with lower GPU temperatures. Internal testing has shown the Tri-X cooler can achieve operating temperatures much lower than the reference design.

With support for Ultra HD (4K displays) and AMD Eyefinity multi-screen technology, the SAPPHIRE R9 290 series maximises the visual experience for work or play with superior image quality and high resolution displays. It uses the PCI-Express 3.0 interface and supports multiple cards in AMD CrossFire natively without the need for bridge cables.

The SAPPHIRE R9 290 series is also equipped with the new AMD TrueAudio technology which brings a heightened level of audio immersion, surrounding gamers with realistic audio environments whether it is through stereo headsets or speakers. A dedicated audio processor in the GPU enables the SAPPHIRE R9 290 series to deliver a richer and deeply immersive soundscape, including true to life echoes, convolution reverbs and incredibly realistic surround sound environments.

In addition to superior cooling and performance, SAPPHIRE has also implemented DUAL BIOS on the Tri-X models, ensuring that the cards boot and deliver maximum performance in systems with both UEFI and legacy BIOS implementations.

SAPPHIRE Tri-X models are in production now and will be available from SAPPHIRE’s usual etail and retail partners. Retail products will also include specially packaged models with a promotion for a free copy of the highly successful game, Battlefield 4.

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