re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts

So, the new R9's with the Tonga GPU will be called the R9-285: LINK /

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The specifications for the card include a 2 GB GDDR5 buffer running across a 256-bit bus interface. This is actually lower than Tahiti’s 3 GB GDDR5 VRAM and 384-bit bus but Tonga is rumored to include faster 7 GHz memory modules which will result in higher bandiwdth and card makers will have the option to launch 4 GB models later in production.

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Not sure I like the idea of a 2GB card with higher memory bandwidth. Capacity is starting to become pretty important, especially at 1440p and beyond, and a card at this level ought to be able to serve as a viable 1440p solution. Guess we'll see how it holds up against the 280x, and how overpriced the 4GB cards will be (if AIBs decide to make them). The good news is, 280 and 280x prices should fall soon. Which means I need to sell my 280x asap.