RX 5700 XT

[MASunderc0ver]

Is it worth paying the £50 more for a lower end aftermarket Rx 5700 xt or is the reference version just getting lots of negative press unjustly? 

[Epimetheus]

The reference 5700 xt is really hot. I think the cheapest aftermarket rx 5700 xt is going to be leagues better in terms of temperatures, there's a reason reviewers said to wait to buy that card

[5x5]

Yes, get an aftermarket card. It's faster, cooler, quieter and more reliable. 

[MASunderc0ver]

3 minutes ago, Epimetheus said:

The reference 5700 xt is really hot. I think the cheapest aftermarket rx 5700 xt is going to be leagues better in terms of temperatures, there's a reason reviewers said to wait to buy that card

 

4 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Yes, get an aftermarket card. It's faster, cooler, quieter and more reliable. 

Ok. That's fair. Just hope I don't have to wait too long for them to come out!! 

[Epimetheus]

Just now, MASunderc0ver said:

 

Ok. That's fair. Just hope I don't have to wait too long for them to come out!! 

They're already out(?)

[5x5]

Just now, MASunderc0ver said:

 

Ok. That's fair. Just hope I don't have to wait too long for them to come out!! 

They are already out though. Sapphire Pulse, Power Colour Red Devil, Asus Strix and etc

[GoldenLag]

Unless you are putting the a aftermarket cooler on the reference card yourself, the cost increase is worth it.

[MASunderc0ver]

1 hour ago, 5x5 said:

They are already out though. Sapphire Pulse, Power Colour Red Devil, Asus Strix and etc

 

1 hour ago, Epimetheus said:

They're already out(?)

I dont think they are in the UK. There are none on Amazon and only one of the Big Computer companies have them listed. But it doesnt seem like they are out yet and only for pre order. 

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/msi-radeon-rx-5700-xt-mech-oc-8gb-gddr6-pcie-40-graphics-card-7nm-rdna-2560-streams-1605mhz-gpu-1925 this one says "item overdue" so I've emailed them to see what's up with it!