AMD Hardware Launch Countdown Event (9xxx series?)

This just came into my email box and didn't see a thread about it yet so...

September 25th, 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, from Hawaii it looks like AMD is planning to release a few details on it's next gen (presumably going to be called it's 9xxx series).

I wonder if the late September / early October hardware release will be true.  Guess we'll find out in the next few weeks or so.

My body is ready. GTX780 performance at $500 USD with BF4.

Well I have to admit guys. I am an AMD fanboy. I hate all others. But, AMD has gotta step up there drivers. Its like having that uncle in the family who is funny and stuff, but he's also the uncle that gets weird. you know what I mean......

Well I have to admit guys. I am an AMD fanboy. I hate all others. But, AMD has gotta step up there drivers. Its like having that uncle in the family who is funny and stuff, but he's also the uncle that gets weird. you know what I mean......

warriorlax1234

Well their hardware isn't garbage. I mean my 7950 3gb card beat out most if not all of its direct competition from nvidia......

Just their (AMD) software is not nearly on the same level as nvidia.

Well I have to admit guys. I am an AMD fanboy. I hate all others. But, AMD has gotta step up there drivers. Its like having that uncle in the family who is funny and stuff, but he's also the uncle that gets weird. you know what I mean......

warriorlax1234

i don't have an issues with their drivers, well actually I did have one for an older game I tried playing.  But other than that, no issues for most recent games.  Maybe im in denial or something?:?

Well their hardware isn't garbage. I mean my 7950 3gb card beat out most if not all of its direct competition from nvidia......

 

Just their (AMD) software is not nearly on the same level as nvidia.

 

warriorlax1234

I haven't had a problem with my 7950's yet. I know there were issues before, but they've come a long way.  I'll keep my crossfire config going for awhile, but I have to admit I'm looking forward to see what's next in their hardware department.  

it looks like most of your issues are with crossfire and linux.  only a fraction of a fraction even bother with multi gpu setups, even bother with it, so comment, but ur gripes only apply to a very small minority

it looks like most of your issues are with crossfire and linux.  only a fraction of a fraction even bother with multi gpu setups, even bother with it, so comment, but ur gripes only apply to a very small minority

blaznwiipspman1

Their laptop hybrid graphics problem is a very common issue

AMD CPUs are terrible.  :P  Lol.

[QUOTE="warriorlax1234"]

Well I have to admit guys. I am an AMD fanboy. I hate all others. But, AMD has gotta step up there drivers. Its like having that uncle in the family who is funny and stuff, but he's also the uncle that gets weird. you know what I mean......

blaznwiipspman1

i don't have an issues with their drivers, well actually I did have one for an older game I tried playing. But other than that, no issues for most recent games. Maybe im in denial or something?:?

Not actually having an AMD card might have something to do with that... :roll:

I'm -not- a fan of AMD but I am a fan of Eyefinity. I've seen a lot of problems with the drivers over the years, including:

• Crashing CCC
• CCC that won't launch after updating drivers, requiring a rip and remove script to clean out old AMD driver crap and then a clean install
• Settings Profile hotkeys that stop working
• Crossfire microstuttering that's been a problem for YEARS and is only now getting fixed
• Eyefinity profiles that go nuts if you switch off of them using presets instead of manually disabling and re-enabling the group every time

-Byshop

I'm eager to upgrade my graphics card, so I'm looking forward to learning more about their upcoming series of cards.

[QUOTE="blaznwiipspman1"]

[QUOTE="warriorlax1234"]

Well I have to admit guys. I am an AMD fanboy. I hate all others. But, AMD has gotta step up there drivers. Its like having that uncle in the family who is funny and stuff, but he's also the uncle that gets weird. you know what I mean......

Byshop

i don't have an issues with their drivers, well actually I did have one for an older game I tried playing. But other than that, no issues for most recent games. Maybe im in denial or something?:?

Not actually having an AMD card might have something to do with that... :roll:

I'm -not- a fan of AMD but I am a fan of Eyefinity. I've seen a lot of problems with the drivers over the years, including:

• Crashing CCC
• CCC that won't launch after updating drivers, requiring a rip and remove script to clean out old AMD driver crap and then a clean install
• Settings Profile hotkeys that stop working
• Crossfire microstuttering that's been a problem for YEARS and is only now getting fixed
• Eyefinity profiles that go nuts if you switch off of them using presets instead of manually disabling and re-enabling the group every time

-Byshop

again...bitching about multigpu setups, something I can't comment on since I never did it before in my life and don't plan to either.  When I get a gpu I usually get the strongest or 2nd strongest card out.  Then I sell the old one a few months before and buy the strongest card of the new gen.  I guess you can call me a gpu renter instead of an owner.

[QUOTE="blaznwiipspman1"]

it looks like most of your issues are with crossfire and linux.  only a fraction of a fraction even bother with multi gpu setups, even bother with it, so comment, but ur gripes only apply to a very small minority

JigglyWiggly_

Their laptop hybrid graphics problem is a very common issue

meh, you can say that without proof and there is no way for me to verify it as I don't have a multi gpu setup and probably never will.  Ive only had a single card setup and with my experience there hasn't been any big issues.  I used to own an AMD hybrid,  the e-350, it played starcraft 2 sub 20 fps, so yeah it wasn't even strong enough to run the game, nevermind drivers.

again...bitching about multigpu setups, something I can't comment on since I never did it before in my life and don't plan to either.  When I get a gpu I usually get the strongest or 2nd strongest card out.  Then I sell the old one a few months before and buy the strongest card of the new gen.  I guess you can call me a gpu renter instead of an owner.

blaznwiipspman1

How about cheapskate?

I'm not "bitching" about multi-GPU setups, I'm identifying known issues with AMD drivers (some of which happen to be related to multi-GPU setups). That was, after all, the topic of conversation.

Nobody asked about your buying habits.

-Byshop

http://videocardz.com/45704/amd-radeon-r9-290x-hawaii-gpu-pictured-512-bit-4gb-memory

http://videocardz.com/45704/amd-radeon-r9-290x-hawaii-gpu-pictured-512-bit-4gb-memory

Postmortem123

http://wccftech.com/amd-hawaii-r9290x-gpu-volcanic-islands-benchmark-results-exposed-fastest-gpu-planet-1020-mhz-clock-speed/

Looking good, if legit.

If those benchies are true titan is still the king. Expected more from AMD.

If those benchies are true titan is still the king. Expected more from AMD.

Alienware_fan

If those benchies are true titan is still the king. Expected more from AMD.

Alienware_fan

Ten more minutes until the unveil. Where is it supposed to be viewed? At their site?

Ten more minutes until the unveil. Where is it supposed to be viewed? At their site?

BluRayHiDef

so what happened?  What was the unveil about?

so what happened?  What was the unveil about?

blaznwiipspman1

True Audio- Fully Programmable Audio Engine.
UHD/4k- Panasonic
Some limited details of lineup, 
For R9 290x, +6bil transistors, +5TFlops, +300GB/s bandwidth, +4bil tri/sec, double geometry performance.
Bunch of partnerships with different studios/IHVs showing off their games with AMD tech.
Maingear loves R9 series.
Overly long StarCitizen demo but running around in hangar was pushing 18m polys. 
Raptr- Consolidating games/friends lists/apps to one place. Also will identify your system specs and config games depending on your requirements based on other users performance, cloud based. Also provides game record/stream ability.
Frosbite/BF4 - Game changer = Mantle GCN low level API. Allows for lower overhead, better use of CPU/GPU, 9x the draw calls. 

[QUOTE="Alienware_fan"]

If those benchies are true titan is still the king. Expected more from AMD.

Postmortem123

[QUOTE="blaznwiipspman1"]

so what happened?  What was the unveil about?

LordEC911

True Audio- Fully Programmable Audio Engine.
UHD/4k- Panasonic
Some limited details of lineup, 
For R9 290x, +6bil transistors, +5TFlops, +300GB/s bandwidth, +4bil tri/sec, double geometry performance.
Bunch of partnerships with different studios/IHVs showing off their games with AMD tech.
Maingear loves R9 series.
Overly long StarCitizen demo but running around in hangar was pushing 18m polys. 
Raptr- Consolidating games/friends lists/apps to one place. Also will identify your system specs and config games depending on your requirements based on other users performance, cloud based. Also provides game record/stream ability.
Frosbite/BF4 - Game changer = Mantle GCN low level API. Allows for lower overhead, better use of CPU/GPU, 9x the draw calls. 

[QUOTE="Postmortem123"][QUOTE="Alienware_fan"]

If those benchies are true titan is still the king. Expected more from AMD.

Grey_Eyed_Elf

[QUOTE="Grey_Eyed_Elf"][QUOTE="Postmortem123"] I'd expect it to be for £800.Postmortem123

I know. That's what I said :o

Titan should be king, it costs a lot :P

Is there anyone on these boards who has a Titan?

I know. That's what I said :o

Titan should be king, it costs a lot :P

Postmortem123

Is there anyone on these boards who has a Titan?

BluRayHiDef

 FaustArp has two Titans. <_<

[QUOTE="BluRayHiDef"]

Is there anyone on these boards who has a Titan?

pawq4

 FaustArp has two Titans. <_<

Damn.

Is there anyone on these boards who has a Titan?

BluRayHiDef

[QUOTE="BluRayHiDef"]

Is there anyone on these boards who has a Titan?

Postmortem123

Is there anyone on these boards who has a Titan?

BluRayHiDef