AMD is serious about putting two 6.2 billion-transistor "Hawaii" GPUs onto a single board, in a future dual-GPU graphics card it reportedly codenamed "Vesuvius," after the famous volcanic peak just off the coast of Naples. The card will feature two "Hawaii" GPUs with core configurations that are unknown at this point, but the source suggests it's in the maxed out "XT" configuration. AMD could, of course tinker with clock speeds, compared to the GHz-range Radeon R9 290X. We can't even imagine how AMD will handle power and thermals, given how its handling of the two on the R9 290X has been less than exemplary.

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#1 swirl09

"codenamed "Vesuvius," after the famous volcanic peak just off the coast of Naples."



At least they were kind enough to give people the heads up. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 15:13 Reply

#2 radrok

There could be a way to dissipate 450W+ with an air cooling solution, they did it with the 6990 albeit being very noisy.



There's a catch though, it's going to be one of these : noisy or expensive.



I suppose they could just partner with a waterblock manufacturer and ship this thing with a waterblock on it.



CLC could be a solution too, like ASUS did with their dual 7970.



Anyway I smell unicorns... Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 15:17 Reply

#3 Kalroth

We can't even imagine how AMD will handle power and thermals, given how its handling of the two on the R9 290X has been less than exemplary. Well, given that the R9 290X fan is set to run at up to 47% speed per default, a dual core card would simply have to run at 94% speed per default - nothing to worry about, really!



EDIT: Yeah, they'll have to cut the über mode, since it requires 55% fan speed. Maybe they could put 1.1 fans on the dual core card, that'd easily solve that problem! Well, given that the R9 290X fan is set to run at up to 47% speed per default, a dual core card would simply have to run at 94% speed per default - nothing to worry about, really!EDIT: Yeah, they'll have to cut the über mode, since it requires 55% fan speed. Maybe they could put 1.1 fans on the dual core card, that'd easily solve that problem! Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 15:24 Reply

#4 The Quim Reaper

Why do they waste everyones time with this sort of crap...



FFS, give us some genuinely new GPU's, not re branded, refreshed 3yr old tech packaged in shiny new boxes with stupid names. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 15:27 Reply

#5 radrok

Kalroth Well, given that the R9 290 fan is set to run at up to 47% speed per default, a dual core card would simply have to run at 94% speed per default - nothing to worry about, really! Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 15:27 Reply

#6 tigger

I'm the only one It certainly is going to be a volcano, so props on the name. Maybe it will be the new lean mean GPU grilling machine. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 15:28 Reply

#7 Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop Spoiler The Quim Reaper Why do they waste everyones time with this sort of crap...



FFS, give us some genuinely new GPU's, not re branded, refreshed 3yr old tech packaged in shiny new boxes with stupid names. www.amd.com/us/aboutamd/careers/Pages/careers.aspx



They need some engineers. They need some engineers.

I want to see this in action. I want to see this in action. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 15:34 Reply

#8 bogami

NICE :) energy consumption will certainly be high but we must be aware that this is a large processor and will not mind me adding 3x8 power connectors .As for cooling will require at least as good cooler as on the 7990 model. I would strongly recommend liquid cooling as it would not dropped the operating frequency as the current R9 290X. do ! My ENERMAX 1500 Platimax should be no problem feed into the two cards and if the price suited'll probably buy two. 18 micrometer technology coming in 2014 in the best case, Q3, if there will be no complications. Litle long to weit. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 16:11 Reply

#9 de.das.dude

Pro Indian Modder what happend to poor old Zeus? is he coming? Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 16:18 Reply

#10 Prima.Vera

If AMD is smart it will just put an enhanced 3 fan cooling solution like with the 7990, and all will be good. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 16:25 Reply

#11 Dave65

tigger It certainly is going to be a volcano, so props on the name. Maybe it will be the new lean mean GPU grilling machine. Just made me hungry for grilled cheese:peace: Just made me hungry for grilled cheese:peace: Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 16:46 Reply

#12 Hayder_Master

so and it will be run at 150c and AMD will say it's ok it's normal temps Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 17:26 Reply

#13 jihadjoe

This really reminds me of when Nvidia tried to put two GF110s on a single PCB... Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 18:07 Reply

#14 the54thvoid

Talk of a dual Hawaii before we've even seen AIB customs?



I'll need proof before believing this one. Not saying it's not true just that it seems really improbable. And if they do release a dual Hawaii, there will definitely be a dual GK110. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 18:22 Reply

#15 BigMack70

Think they named it as such because it will be as loud as Vesuvius' explosion? :roll: Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 18:46 Reply

#16 Shinshin

Hawaii based DUAL GPU with a blower fan?!?!

That could be doubled as a hair dryer. ;) Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 19:32 Reply

#17 dwade

AMD continues their lead with the all new 95°C x2 and ear-deafening feature. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 20:30 Reply

#18 ensabrenoir

all in one liquid nitrogen gpu cooler sold separately? Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 21:05 Reply

#19 AsRock

TPU addict Cool, although there seems to be a lot of un needed negative people around this thread which are not thinking before typing. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 21:28 Reply

#20 Tatty_One

Senior Moder@tor radrok There's a catch though, it's going to be one of these : noisy or expensive. Might I suggest it's sure to be both :) Might I suggest it's sure to be both :) Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 22:08 Reply

#21 Nihilus

AsRock Cool, although there seems to be a lot of un needed negative people around this thread which are not thinking before typing. Agreed, seems everyone is trying to be cute. Truth is, r9 290x when paired with a half ass cooler is rather cool and quiet -as Tom's has proven. AMD just pushed them out with crap coolers. This card will be a beast. 3 GB ram/ GPU was perfect for the 7990, and with 4GB, this card will handle any game out there at 4k. Agreed, seems everyone is trying to be cute. Truth is, r9 290x when paired with a half ass cooler is rather cool and quiet -as Tom's has proven. AMD just pushed them out with crap coolers. This card will be a beast. 3 GB ram/ GPU was perfect for the 7990, and with 4GB, this card will handle any game out there at 4k. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 22:14 Reply

#22 theoneandonlymrk

there was talk very early on with the 7990 too, well see I guess.



I dont doubt its on the cards just probably some time away. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 22:16 Reply

#23 jboydgolfer

Best thing about buying one of these Card's would be that You could sell your oil furnace, or Wood stove. Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 22:59 Reply

#24 kn00tcn

The Quim Reaper Why do they waste everyones time with this sort of crap...



FFS, give us some genuinely new GPU's, not re branded, refreshed 3yr old tech packaged in shiny new boxes with stupid names. oh ok, amd & nv can just fire up their fab & jump to 20nm all by themselves? as if the people slapping on existing gpus & making a cooler have ANY relation to new arcitechtrue engineers that take 4 years to make a single gpu



what does amd even owe you? just to speed up some games for your entertainment? oh ok, amd & nv can just fire up their fab & jump to 20nm all by themselves? as if the people slapping on existing gpus & making a cooler have ANY relation to new arcitechtrue engineers that take 4 years to make a single gpuwhat does amd even owe you? just to speed up some games for your entertainment? Posted on Nov 26th 2013, 23:30 Reply

#25 Steevo

The Quim Reaper Why do they waste everyones time with this sort of crap...



FFS, give us some genuinely new GPU's, not re branded, refreshed 3yr old tech packaged in shiny new boxes with stupid names. So a chip 28% smaller than the Titan and much less in price that performs as well as it isn't an improvement?





If I had a engine that made 28% more horsepower with the same relative fuel consumption as my competitor and cost less to build............ then again if you haven't figured this out by now perhaps you can't understand it. Its beyond your given talents. So a chip 28% smaller than the Titan and much less in price that performs as well as it isn't an improvement?If I had a engine that made 28% more horsepower with the same relative fuel consumption as my competitor and cost less to build............ then again if you haven't figured this out by now perhaps you can't understand it. Its beyond your given talents. Posted on Nov 27th 2013, 0:41 Reply