Alternative to R9-290X-LIGHTNING: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the R9-290X-LIGHTNING (R9 290X LIGHTNING - MSI Radeon R9 290X Graphic Card 1.08GHz Core 4GB GDDR5 SDRAM PCI Express 3.0 x16) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the R9-290X-LIGHTNING
| SKU | R9-290X-LIGHTNING |
|---|---|
| Product | R9 290X LIGHTNING - MSI Radeon R9 290X Graphic Card 1.08GHz Core 4GB GDDR5 SDRAM PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| Current price | $999.41 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View R9-290X-LIGHTNING › |
Alternatives to R9-290X-LIGHTNING
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
R4550-MD1GH - MSI Radeon 4550 Graphic Card 600 MHz Core 1GB DDR3 SDRAM PCI Express 2.0 x16
SKU: R4550-MD1GH
Price: $367.18
R9 270X HAWK - MSI HAWK Radeon R9 270X Graphic Card 1.1GHz Core 2GB GDDR5 SDRAM PCI Express 3.0 x16
SKU: R9-270X-HAWK
Price: $673.51
R5870-LIGHTNING-II - MSI Radeon HD5870 1GB DDR5 2DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort PCI Express Video Graphics Card
SKU: R5870-LIGHTNING-II
Price: $1,444.66
MSI N760 TF 4GD5/OC GeForce GTX 760 Graphic Card 1.09GHz Core 4GB GDDR5 SDRAM PCI Express 3.0 x16
SKU: N760-TF-4GD5-OC
Price: $671.86
GV-R735OC-2GI - Gigabyte Ultra Durable 2 (rev. 1.0) Radeon R7 350 Graphic Card 970 MHz Core 2GB DDR3 SDRAM PCI Express 3.0 x16
SKU: GV-R735OC-2GI
Price: $211.51
671728-001 - HP Radeon HD 6350 Graphic Card 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM PCI Express x16
SKU: 671728-001
Price: $157.00
QK638ATR - HP QK638AT Radeon 6350 Graphic Card 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM PCI Express 2.0 x16 Low-profile- Smart Buy 2048 x 1536 Fan Cooler
SKU: QK638ATR
Price: $257.92
90YV08N0-U0NA00 - Asus R9FURYX-4G Radeon R9 FURY X Graphic Card 1.05 GHz Core 4GB HBM PCI Express 3.0
SKU: 90YV08N0-U0NA00
Price: $1,704.82
G1050T4C - MSI GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC Geforce GTX 1050 Ti Graphic Card 1.34 GHz Core 1.46 GHz Boost Clock 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16
SKU: G1050T4C
Price: $429.92
G1050T4TC - MSI GTX 1050 TI 4GT OC Geforce GTX 1050 Ti Graphic Card 1.34 GHz Core 1.46 GHz Boost Clock 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16
SKU: G1050T4TC
Price: $650.12
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.