AMD's R9 390X may not exactly be a headline-grabbing card anymore but that doesn't mean it should be overlooked either. As a matter of fact it represents a perfect bridge product between the higher end Fury series and lower-performing models in the Radeon lineup. For value-focused gamers this card also happens to be in a 'sweet zone? at around $399USD, making it quite affordable for the performance it brings to the table. Meanwhile, AMD's new Radeon Crimson software has taken a much-maligned driver stack to truly next level status with significant updates to its functionality and stability.

All of this means gamers who are searching for an upgrade to keep up with the holiday season's latest titles may be taking a closer look at what AMD is offering. One of the most likely candidates within that search with likely be ASUS R9 390X STRIX OC which happens to be, in my opinion at least, one of the better looking cards available right now.