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The AMD Mantle Thread

Wow, Mantle seems to stir the pot all over the internet atm. I'm impressed with the initial signs of performance and can't wait to read some detailed reviews on Mantle BF4 and Mantle drivers. I'm running a stock 8350 and stock R9 290. I'm hoping this setup will be used in a couple of reviews as...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #6,206
- Feb 1, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

Exactly, those are the titles I've read about, which are supposed to have Mantle support as well. And if Mantle delivers, it wouldn't be surprising more titles will be announced in the future.
- Barbatruuk
- Post #4,588
- Jan 14, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

From the same article: I thought there are a lot more games planned with support for Mantle, including Thief, which is to be released in february if all goes well. I still think it's impressive running a 3 monitor setup on a laptop at those settings and getting 30 fps.
- Barbatruuk
- Post #4,584
- Jan 14, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

I really hope the Mantle patch will be released very soon. It's very clear people need some hard results, because this thread is derailing every single time it's been reopened (lack of facts and numbers). I must admit, things were looking decent since this thread reopenend last time, but...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #4,582
- Jan 14, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

This. I've been reading this thread for quite a while now and some people are making it a frustrating read. I'm excited for news on Mantle and can't wait for the Starswarm demo and the BF4 Mantle patch just like a lot of other people in this thread, so please keep it on topic without the...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #4,129
- Jan 7, 2014
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

This I'm sorry to say it, but it really is starting to get boring seeing some people continuesly trash talking in this thread. Mantle is looking promising. A lot of developers are jumping on the Mantle wagon and are claiming performance increases. Sure, there's some hype involved. But these...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #2,938
- Dec 18, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Need a larger psu?

Don't know, it's allready been transported by a dumpster truck ;-) It was about 4 years old.
- Barbatruuk
- Post #10
- Dec 9, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

Dx will never be as fast as Mantle theoratically, because dx wants to be compatible for all Windows compatible gpu's/cpu's. I really hope AMD will deliver a pc breakthrough with Mantle, but I don't know what we can expect with a Mantle patched BF4.. allthough buggy as hell, BF4 performance wise...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #2,761
- Dec 9, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Need a larger psu?

My old and cheap Cooler Master 620W psu died after 10mins after installing my 290 (while playing Sleeping Dogs). I thought it would be good enough to run my system incl the 290...I was wrong.. When running a card like the 290 (ie powerhungry) the quality of the psu is very important, I would...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #8
- Dec 9, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
5850 to R290

Just ordered a Sapphire R9 290 - 349. If it's too loud I'll upgrade it with a Arctic Accelero Hybrid, bought with youtube-money :biggrin:
- Barbatruuk
- Post #15
- Dec 1, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
5850 to R290

5850 is not enoug for crysis 1 (not for maxed out anyway) , I'm also waiting for custom 290's to be released so my trusty old 5850 can be replaced. I'm getting the feeling we won't see custom 290 untill next year :( Thinking about getting a reference card and give it a try inside my...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #13
- Dec 1, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
Where are the AIB 290/x custom cooled cards?

Would be awesome, my newly built rig is sporting my old 5850, waiting to retire and be replaced by an aftermarket 290 :biggrin:
- Barbatruuk
- Post #19
- Nov 15, 2013
- Forum: TVs
The AMD Mantle Thread

Yeah, I really hope AMD can pull this all off. For the sake of better and faster graphics, better console ports, older hardware still usable for current games while high end hardware gets some extra grunt.
- Barbatruuk
- Post #1,819
- Nov 14, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

:biggrin:
- Barbatruuk
- Post #1,816
- Nov 14, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

Well, I was just thinking. A lot of people are waiting out for the aftermarket 290's and I guess there'd be quite a few people undecided whether to go for aftermarket AMD or Nvidia cards. What if AMD gets the 'doubters' excited enough along the road to BF4 Mantle patch and releases the...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #1,814
- Nov 14, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

So no Mantle performance figures untill late december? Wouldn't be a surprise if aftermarket 290(x) won't be released until late december as well.
- Barbatruuk
- Post #1,753
- Nov 13, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

I haven't posted a lot, but I would like to take a guess aswell: 30%. But like others have posted, it'll depend on the used hardware, so there will be variations in performance. I'm also very curious about the new effects which could be accomplished through Mantle, not just the extra speed...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #1,606
- Nov 11, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
For those currently/recently in the market for a high end gpu

Going to get a aftermarket 290. Only wish there were more clues on the internet concerning release dates .. If no release dates are given by the end of november, I'm going to go reference + arctic extreme. Just ordered my Fractal Design Define 4 case, so should be more than enough room to fit...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #6
- Nov 11, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
The AMD Mantle Thread

Mantle is unreal (pun intended :biggrin:) Next week is going to be awesome!
- Barbatruuk
- Post #1,406
- Nov 7, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards
R260/270/280/290/290x Review thread

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum, have been reading the forum for quite a while, though. My 2 cents about the r9 290x: great performance for a great price, but it definitely needs an aftermarket cooler. It will bring better performance and a cooler running card. The reference cooler is bad...
- Barbatruuk
- Post #1,398
- Oct 27, 2013
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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