Will a R9 290 run 4k?

[Jimbo832]

Ok, i have been looking at 4k montiors and have been wondering if a single r9 290 would be able to run a 4k monitor at playable framerate? If not then would 2?
The monitors i have been looking at are the asus-pb287q and the AOC U2868PQU plus the Samsung U28D590D which one is better?
And my last question is would 1080p ultra look better then 4k medium for games?

 

[coolcole01]

its a real crap shoot some will others will not you will need two to really have anything

 

[Plusthinking Iq]

in many game you will have to run in 1920x1080, with 27" is that ok? if answer is yes then you could buy a 4k monitor and just run at the resolution that fits the game best,
4k monitor looks best at 4k and 2k. perfect scaling.

 

[neon neophyte]

we're pretty far from gaming at 4k. one gpu will definitely not pull it off right now. i wouldnt bother with a 4k monitor until gpus are on par with it for gaming.

bit early for 4k right now. unless you want to dump a boatload of cash into your gpus.

 

[JaredzzC]

we're pretty far from gaming at 4k. one gpu will definitely not pull it off right now. i wouldnt bother with a 4k monitor until gpus are on par with it for gaming.

bit early for 4k right now. unless you want to dump a boatload of cash into your gpus.

This ^^^^

You'd need to crossfire the R9 290s if you wanted to have a chance at playing at 'playable' frame rates (60)
but even then, it's not guaranteed you'd be able to pull off the highest settings; more likely medium depending upon the game.