is there any benefit to mining using an algo other than scrypt using R290X's?

It depends on difficulty level. For the moment the most profitable algo is Skein.
You can see profit calculations at block explorer.
Edit: by the way, on skein, groestl and qubit GPU runs much cooler than on scrypt, power consumption is smaller also.

I am getting 6.25mh for a R9 290 (non-x) version using Qubit.

Myriadcoin has doubled in value in the past 2 days.  Can you imagine what will happen once it hits a large exchange?

I've acquired almost 3 million coins and not planning on selling anytime soon.  This is the coin of the future.

I have no plans on selling these in the short to medium term future.  The amount I have is the tip of the iceberg compared to what is currently in circulation (and what will be in circulation).  I am just getting in while the price is low.

I'd advise you all to do the same.

soon we will witness a 500% hype.

I don't want this coin to reach absurd hype levels.  I want people to see the actual value it offers and understand that it's no gimmick, this is the real deal.

I would prefer for the price to remain relatively stable to allow more and more people to acquire it and realise the benefit of having it.  I hope the whales stay away and we avoid pump and dump strategies, though fairly confident that the coin can survive anyway.

Keep up the good work developers and thank you for your services.

smile and hold boys ... smile and hold ....

seems myriad are bought up by chinese.

landing on several new exchanges, myriad is valued by ppl who know it.