**PowerColor Unveils Impressive R9 290x Cards at CES 2014**
At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), PowerColor showcased two highly anticipated graphics cards: the PCS+ R9 290x and the LCS (Liquid Cooling System) R9 290x. These cards are designed to cater to both air cooling and water cooling enthusiasts, offering impressive performance and innovative features.
### Introducing the PCS+ R9 290x: A Beast of a Card
The first card to take center stage is the PCS+ R9 290x, a powerhouse in the world of graphics cards. This card boasts a custom cooler that sets it apart from the competition. The cooling system features six millimeter heat pipes, which are crucial for efficiently managing the heat generated by the R9 290x, a notoriously hot-running GPU.
One of the standout features of this card is its sleek and aesthetic design. The backplate, while primarily serving as an aesthetic enhancement, adds to the overall appeal of the card. It’s worth noting that unlike some other designs, the backplate does not house active cooling elements, but it still manages to look incredibly solid and well-constructed.
The PCS+ R9 290x also features a three-fan design, which is particularly beneficial for such a high-performance GPU. This design ensures better thermal management, leading to improved performance. Although the card has yet to be tested in action, early impressions suggest it will perform at the top tier of existing R9 290x offerings on the market.
### The LCS R9 290x: A Liquid Cooling Marvel
The second card unveiled by PowerColor is the LCS R9 290x, a groundbreaking solution for water cooling enthusiasts. This card features an EK water block, making it a favorite among those who prefer liquid cooling for its efficiency and quieter operation compared to traditional air coolers.
What truly sets this card apart is its premium build quality. The PCBs and components used are of the highest caliber, surpassing standard reference boards in terms of both performance and reliability. The design itself is stunning, with an A1 ( brushed aluminum ) finish that gives it a sophisticated look. The backplate is also designed with thoughtful branding placement, ensuring the logo remains visible even when installed inside a case.
### Competitive Pricing for High-End Performance
PowerColor has ensured that these cards are not only top-tier in performance but also accessible to a wide range of users. The LCS R9 290x retails at $779.99, making it an affordable yet high-performance option for water cooling enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the R9 290 variant is priced at $599, and the R9 290x comes in at $670. These competitive prices make them attractive choices for high-end gamers looking to elevate their gaming experience.
### Conclusion: High-Performance Graphics Cards for Every Gamer
Whether you prefer air cooling or liquid cooling, PowerColor’s new R9 290x cards offer something for everyone. Both the PCS+ and LCS versions are designed with performance and aesthetics in mind, ensuring they meet the demands of even the most discerning gamers.
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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enyour Hardware conu 2014 CES coverage is brought to you by NC technology connected hey guys we're here with powercolor and they have a couple of really Kick-Ass new cards to show us today now both of them are going to be using the R9 290x and there is also going to be an r9290 flavor to one of the cards and the first one that we're going to show you is going to be the PCS plus R9 290x which is this Beast of a card right here now the cooler is entirely custom and it uses six millimeter heat pipes has a great looking back plate um which is for aesthetic purposes because there are no um Dems on the back of the card so it doesn't actually act as active cooling but it does look really really really solid and you know what they put the logo the right way up so it'll look perfect when it's inside of your case now it uses a three fan design which for the 29 X is quite beneficial because that is a hot card and the cooler that you keep it the better performance you're going to get out of it now this has not been tested as of yet but just judging from what I see here I think it will perform amongst the top of the 290x cards that are currently available on the market there's a second solution that they were showing us today and it's one solution that I'm extremely excited about specifically because I'm a water cooling user and it's the LCS or the liquid cooling and it is this right here it features an EK water block now the pcbs are all custom and they use custom components you're going to get higher end components than what you would get on a reference board now this one it looks absolutely beautiful with the uh ala Al I don't even know how to pronounce it it's the A1 instead of the Plexi one and with the uh brush aluminum on the back here and it also has a back plate with the logo and branding appropriately placed so that you can actually read it when it's in your system okay guys so the price for this beautiful LCS R9 290x is going to retail for around $800 so $77.99 so it's an affordable solution for you water coolers out there that uh want something that has been tested and very very very high performance specifically because it's water cooling now the 290 is going to be 5.99 it's going to be $5.99 and the 290x will be6 70 so the 290x will be 670 and both cards are competitively priced in regards to pricing so that they are affordable for you high-end Gamers that want to experience that high-end result especially if you want to play with mantle which these two cards I have heard would be very very very competitive so guys this is wrapping it up for our coverage here at the powercolor booth or the powercolor suite here at CS 2014 and what I'd like you to do is like the video and subscribe if You' like to see some more of our CS 2014 coverage now guys thank you very much for checking us out and let's see uh what we'll see you in the next oneyour Hardware conu 2014 CES coverage is brought to you by NC technology connected hey guys we're here with powercolor and they have a couple of really Kick-Ass new cards to show us today now both of them are going to be using the R9 290x and there is also going to be an r9290 flavor to one of the cards and the first one that we're going to show you is going to be the PCS plus R9 290x which is this Beast of a card right here now the cooler is entirely custom and it uses six millimeter heat pipes has a great looking back plate um which is for aesthetic purposes because there are no um Dems on the back of the card so it doesn't actually act as active cooling but it does look really really really solid and you know what they put the logo the right way up so it'll look perfect when it's inside of your case now it uses a three fan design which for the 29 X is quite beneficial because that is a hot card and the cooler that you keep it the better performance you're going to get out of it now this has not been tested as of yet but just judging from what I see here I think it will perform amongst the top of the 290x cards that are currently available on the market there's a second solution that they were showing us today and it's one solution that I'm extremely excited about specifically because I'm a water cooling user and it's the LCS or the liquid cooling and it is this right here it features an EK water block now the pcbs are all custom and they use custom components you're going to get higher end components than what you would get on a reference board now this one it looks absolutely beautiful with the uh ala Al I don't even know how to pronounce it it's the A1 instead of the Plexi one and with the uh brush aluminum on the back here and it also has a back plate with the logo and branding appropriately placed so that you can actually read it when it's in your system okay guys so the price for this beautiful LCS R9 290x is going to retail for around $800 so $77.99 so it's an affordable solution for you water coolers out there that uh want something that has been tested and very very very high performance specifically because it's water cooling now the 290 is going to be 5.99 it's going to be $5.99 and the 290x will be6 70 so the 290x will be 670 and both cards are competitively priced in regards to pricing so that they are affordable for you high-end Gamers that want to experience that high-end result especially if you want to play with mantle which these two cards I have heard would be very very very competitive so guys this is wrapping it up for our coverage here at the powercolor booth or the powercolor suite here at CS 2014 and what I'd like you to do is like the video and subscribe if You' like to see some more of our CS 2014 coverage now guys thank you very much for checking us out and let's see uh what we'll see you in the next one\n"
