Asus DirectCU II Radeon R9 290
Category: Video Card
Manufacturer: ASUS
Chipset: Radeon R9 290
VRAM: 4 GB GDDR6
TDP: 150W
Asus DirectCU II Radeon R9 290
Chipset
Radeon R9 290
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
TDP
150W
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Overview
Built on the Radeon R9 290, this card brings 4GB of GDDR6 memory. Clocks run from 1000 up to 1000 boost, drawing 150W — even modest power supplies handle it. At 287mm long it fits most mid-tower cases; display outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1. 4GB of VRAM is tight for modern AAA games — best suited to esports.
Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts. Support and warranty service run through ASUS, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 150 W |
| VRAM | 4 GB |
| Card Length | 287 mm |
| Chipset | Radeon R9 290 |
| Display Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
| Base Clock | 1000 MHz |
| Slot Width | 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz |
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