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HIS R9 380X IceQ X2 Turbo 4GB Video Card Review

Videocards/VGA Reviews by stefan @ 2015-12-08

HIS together with AMD have hit one of the most looked after market segments with this card, mainstream and have filled the same place the gap between the R9 380 and the R9 390. We get 4GB of memory buffer right on the spot for this one so the occasional hiccups which appeared sometimes at WQHD (2560x1440) resolution are now gone. Bear in mind though that even if the card does wonders when running at Full-HD resolution, we would be forced sometimes to adjust the sliders at WQHD in order to be able to keep a smooth gameplay.

A Closer Look Part II

The internals are split in two: the top layer is composed from a cardboard envelope-like compartment which holds the bundle, while the bottom layer holds the card:

As accessories, we do get the installation disk, one Multi-Language Installation Guide but also a DVI to VGA adapter for people which are using older displays:

The HIS R9 380X is also wrapped inside an anti-static bag for additional protection:

The first look at the card reminds us at the main elements we have also found with the R9 380 from HIS; we are getting two 90mm dual-axial fans while the top shroud helps with redirecting the airflow; the fans have a life span up to 50K hours and cool the large heatsink surface:

In the top left corner, we will get to see an IceQ X2 product logo:

The fans do have a Turbo sticker in the middle, signifying the fact that the card comes pre-overclocked from the factory:

Here are also some views from the sides of the card:

A closer look at the back side of the PCB reveals that it is considerable less longer than the shroud of the cooling system:

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