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Got used R9 290, so now what?

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Ok you have a reference model

This is your bios Model Number GV-R929D5-4GD-B

https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/148898/gigabyte-r9290-4096-131003

This is the closest 290X bios to the one above I believe.

https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/149686/gigabyte-r9290x-4096-131003

This one is second closest by model number of the default 290 bios i posted

Model number
GV-R929XD5-4GD-B
https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/151425/gigabyte-r9290x-4096-131209

Your stock cooler will work but may get noisy so it is a good idea for an aftermarket.

I will provide additional links for 290/X mods.
https://www.overclock.net/forum/67-amd-ati/1561372-hawaii-bios-editing-290-290x-295x2-390-390x.html

@tvamos

Actually, have been succesfully flashing my 7970, making it a better overclocker. It is 4GB, it has bios switch, both of which are same according to gpu-z. Seeing that it can be unlocked is what made me post here. I will see to give you the info you need, after I put my boy to sleep.

So basically if I was to cut baseplate that is on the card right now it wolud be the same result? Wouldn't want to ruin it, though.
 
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Those ram chips are dirty as hell.
Yeah, it was right after I pulled the card apart, cleaned it all later.
i think you should go with the Arctic Accelero xtreme 3 then overclock that card as far as you can go. it sounds like you have a pretty good card given the fact you can bring the voltages down so far. with that cooler and a little more juice you can push that card to an acceptable performance level.
That was my initial plan, seeing it could potentially unlock to 290x. But investing in 5 year old card seemed kinda wrong, as some have pointed out.
Reuse the stock VRM/memory heatsink with new thermal pads. Then go with the AX4. That's what I would do. Same setup with the Morpheus II would be my 2nd choice. Same setup with the AX3 if it was the only option available. For replacement thermal pads I recommend Fujipoly Ultra Extreme/Sarcon XR-m. They're the best money can buy. Spendy as hell though.
Can't find fujipoly anywhere here, plus it really is pricey. I think Ax4 would not fit because of cpu cooler, it's top down blower TR axp-200 muscle, with 140mm fan. Morpheus would make card 4 slot with any fans. Will try to flash it first, if succesful see how ref.cooler handles it, and then decide on cooler.
 
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Just an update, card has been successfully flashed to 290X bios @eidairaman1 provided. For now it's gonna stay as is, testing it now undervolted, OC will come later, and then will decide if I'll upgrade cooler. Screenshot (29).png
 

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If you still have the7970 use them both in crossfire.
 

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