Help about AMD GPU

[androthemofo]

Has anyone tried these two GPU's? I think getting a cheap RX 480 is a bad thing I could get an MSI gaming but If I do that I would barely have any space for games etc. So I'm trying to go cheap on my rx 480 have any of you guys tried this and how is it?

 

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[Dabombinable]

XFX is one of the better AMD manufacturers. The only downside would be the noise, due to the reference blower coolers.

[Morgan MLGman]

Best RX 480 would probably be XFX GTR Black version, but those should be fine too if you don't mind the noise. The one on the left is a bit better.

[EPPHO]

The gpu is good,the cooler is loud.

[androthemofo]

34 minutes ago, Morgan MLGman said:

Best RX 480 would probably be XFX GTR Black version, but those should be fine too if you don't mind the noise. The one on the left is a bit better.

Um I just cant find the GTR version

[dams3]

i have the powercolour one and its great. It could be cheaper where you are. Check it out.

[androthemofo]

1 hour ago, Morgan MLGman said:

Best RX 480 would probably be XFX GTR Black version, but those should be fine too if you don't mind the noise. The one on the left is a bit better.

Um I just cant find the GTR version

 

1 minute ago, dams3 said:

i have the powercolour one and its great. It could be cheaper where you are. Check it out.

cant find it

 

[androthemofo]

1 hour ago, Morgan MLGman said:

Best RX 480 would probably be XFX GTR Black version, but those should be fine too if you don't mind the noise. The one on the left is a bit better.

So @Morgan MLGman will I not regret getting either one of those in the images? for my first pc build

 

[dams3]

Just now, androthemofo said:

Um I just cant find the GTR version

 

cant find it

 

cool then id advise you to take the xfx one. I just like aftermarket coolers better

[flipped_bit]

I just did a copious amount of research on the RX 480 before buying one over the Black Friday weekend, and here's what I've found:

 

- the XFX GTR Black Edition is widely seen as the best card (best cooling solution, least power usage) but the fans can be loud at full load

- the MSI Gaming X is the quietest card

- the Sapphire cards have had some issues (Sapphire is usually the best or among the best on the AMD side)

 

I ultimately went with the MSI Gaming X 4GB because low noise is important to me.  I chose the 4GB over the 8GB because benchmarks have shown that in the majority of games, 4GB vs 8GB make no difference, even in crossfire.  The card really isn't powerful enough to need 8GB.  The only thing that holds the 4GB back just a little bit is the lower clocked VRAM, but I'm counting on making up a good chunk - and hopefully all - of that difference with a memory overclock.

[Clanscorpia]

1 minute ago, flipped_bit said:

I just did a copious amount of research on the RX 480 before buying one over the Black Friday weekend, and here's what I've found:

 

- the XFX GTR Black Edition is widely seen as the best card (best cooling solution, least power usage) but the fans can be loud at full load

- the MSI Gaming X is the quietest card

- the Sapphire cards have had some issues (Sapphire is usually the best or among the best on the AMD side)

 

I ultimately went with the MSI Gaming X 4GB because low noise is important to me.  I chose the 4GB over the 8GB because benchmarks have shown that in the majority of games, 4GB vs 8GB make no difference, even in crossfire.  The card really isn't powerful enough to need 8GB.  The only thing that holds the 4GB back just a little bit is the lower clocked VRAM, but I'm counting on making up a good chunk - and hopefully all - of that difference with a memory overclock.

Ive had 0 issues with my Sapphire 480. It runs amazing. 1495/2100

[flipped_bit]

6 minutes ago, Clanscorpia said:

Ive had 0 issues with my Sapphire 480. It runs amazing. 1495/2100

Wow, 1495?  That's an impressive overclock.  Is that on water?  What's your vCore?  Also I'm assuming that's the 8GB?

 

Glad to hear you're not having any problems.  I've come across more posts than I'd like re: issues, so I decided to stay away.

 

[androthemofo]

32 minutes ago, Clanscorpia said:

Ive had 0 issues with my Sapphire 480. It runs amazing. 1495/2100

what does 1495/2100 mean?

[SkilledRebuilds]

35 minutes ago, androthemofo said:

what does 1495/2100 mean?

Core/Memory Clock of the GPU

[Clanscorpia]

1 hour ago, flipped_bit said:

Wow, 1495?  That's an impressive overclock.  Is that on water?  What's your vCore?  Also I'm assuming that's the 8GB?

 

Glad to hear you're not having any problems.  I've come across more posts than I'd like re: issues, so I decided to stay away.

 

Thats on air. And a 4GB card. My power limit is 50% and vCore is +96. I havent tried lowering anything. 

[flipped_bit]

33 minutes ago, Clanscorpia said:

Thats on air. And a 4GB card. My power limit is 50% and vCore is +96. I havent tried lowering anything. 

Wow, you hit the silicon lottery.  Even Jayz2cents' GTR Black Edition wouldn't go above 1475 IIRC, and +350 on the VRAM is nuts.  I'll be happy if I can get my 4GB to 1400/2000.  Itching to tinker/benchmark, but card doesn't arrive until Monday/Tuesday!

[Clanscorpia]

Just now, flipped_bit said:

Wow, you hit the silicon lottery.  Even Jayz2cents' GTR Black Edition wouldn't go above 1475 IIRC, and +350 on the VRAM is nuts.  I'll be happy if I can get my 4GB to 1400/2000.  Itching to tinker/benchmark, but card doesn't arrive until Monday/Tuesday!

What card do you have?

[flipped_bit]

18 minutes ago, Clanscorpia said:

What card do you have?

MSI RX 480 Gaming X 4GB is arriving this week.

[Clanscorpia]

Just now, flipped_bit said:

MSI RX 480 Gaming X 4GB is arriving this week.

Nice! I was going to get that one but it was like 20 bucks out of my price range. Happy I didnt  

[flipped_bit]

1 minute ago, Clanscorpia said:

Nice! I was going to get that one but it was like 20 bucks out of my price range. Happy I didnt  

Yeah, I wasn't even planning on upgrading (was going to wait and see what Vega had in store) but I got it at a good price plus Civ VI bundled in for free so I couldn't resist

 

I do think 4GB makes the most sense for the RX 480 though.  The 8GB card adds to cost and power consumption/cost - not worth it IMO.  Even the Crossfire benchmarks I've seen at 1440p and 4K don't indicate much if any benefit in most titles.