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AMD Radeon R9 290X 4 GB reference
Hawaii XT / GCN 1.1, 2013. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: Reference 4 GB R9 290X differs from 8 GB partner cards and R9 290. BIOS Quiet/Uber switch and board power vary by exact reference revision.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | AMD Radeon R9 290X 4 GB reference |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | Hawaii XT / GCN 1.1, 2013 |
| Core & memory | Hawaii XT; 2816 stream processors; 4 GB GDDR5 on 512-bit bus; 1000 MHz reference boost; 290 W board power class. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express 3.0 x16; reference blower card uses one 8-pin and one 6-pin PCIe power connector; DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. |
| Variant boundary | Reference 4 GB R9 290X differs from 8 GB partner cards and R9 290. BIOS Quiet/Uber switch and board power vary by exact reference revision. |
| Archival identification | Record full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition. |
Compatibility, service & archival notes
Hawaii power/thermal behavior depends on BIOS profile and cooler; reference blower is notably different from AIB open-air cards.
Check dual-BIOS switch, 8+6-pin leads, blower and VRM thermals; clean heatsink and ensure rear exhaust path. Record BIOS and driver; avoid assuming partner limits.
- Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
- Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
- Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.
Manufacturer, model & standards sources
- Radeon R200 series model listingModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- AMD/ATI legacy product and driver archiveManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- Hardware Canucks — AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB ReviewIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.