[ DUAL-GPU GRAPHICS CARDS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
AMD Radeon R9 295X2 8 GB dual-GPU
Dual Hawaii XT / Volcanic Islands, 2014. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: Two independent 4 GB GPU memory pools. Cooler loop, radiator and pump are integral to reference card; AIB products are unusual and differ. Not R9 290X.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | AMD Radeon R9 295X2 8 GB dual-GPU |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | Dual Hawaii XT / Volcanic Islands, 2014 |
| Core & memory | Two Hawaii XT GPUs; 8 GB GDDR5 aggregate (4 GB per GPU); 5632 stream processors aggregate; 1018 MHz reference core; 500 W board power. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express 3.0 x16; two 8-pin power inputs; factory closed-loop liquid cooler with 120 mm radiator and fan; DVI and four Mini DisplayPort outputs. |
| Variant boundary | Two independent 4 GB GPU memory pools. Cooler loop, radiator and pump are integral to reference card; AIB products are unusual and differ. Not R9 290X. |
| 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
This exceptional reference design uses an integrated liquid cooler; age-related pump failure is a significant service concern.
Inspect radiator/pump, hoses, fan, both power sockets and leakage/corrosion before energizing. Verify chassis radiator mounting and PSU capacity; document BIOS and both GPU enumeration.
- 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 — 4K Gaming Ready - AMD Radeon R9 295X2 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.