Official RX 480 AIB thread.

I think if you're upgrading again within the next couple of years then the 4GB is probably fine. If you might be holding it for more like 3-4 years, then giving up a small amount of performance for the extra memory might be worth it.
 
Doesn't the 8 GB model have higher clocked memory?

NVM, I missed that the 4 GB model in this case was a nitro+.
 
Nagorak said:
I think if you're upgrading again within the next couple of years then the 4GB is probably fine. If you might be holding it for more like 3-4 years, then giving up a small amount of performance for the extra memory might be worth it.
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My last card is only one year old so yeah I upgrade yearly. Thought of buying low end card and clearly it's not up to the task since I used to high framerate :lol:

Mangler said:
Doesn't the 8 GB model have higher clocked memory?

NVM, I missed that the 4 GB model in this case was a nitro+.
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Even on Nitro+ the 4GB version still uses slower vRAM, 1750MHz vs 2000MHz and the 4GB version usually can't reach 2000MHz.
 
Apocalypsee said:
My last card is only one year old so yeah I upgrade yearly. Thought of buying low end card and clearly it's not up to the task since I used to high framerate :lol:

Even on Nitro+ the 4GB version still uses slower vRAM, 1750MHz vs 2000MHz and the 4GB version usually can't reach 2000MHz.
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How badly does the slower memory affect performance? If the performance hit is as much or more than then lower boost clock of the retail cooler, then you probably should go with the 8 GB. Has anyone actually benchmarked any of the actual 4GB cards? I remember mostly reading reviews of the 8s.
 
Well, in that case, if the performance is basically the same and the cost is basically the same, it sounds like Apocalypsee should consider going with the reference 8 GB, as long as he doesn't otherwise object to the reference cooler (louder, runs hotter, etc.).
 
Nagorak said:
Well, in that case, if the performance is basically the same and the cost is basically the same, it sounds like Apocalypsee should consider going with the reference 8 GB, as long as he doesn't otherwise object to the reference cooler (louder, runs hotter, etc.).
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Yeah I veered toward reference RX480 8GB. I've done some reading, it seems like AMD puts a very high stock volts which you could easily undervolt by 100mV and achieve increased performance (since it runs cooler and could sustain boost clock) and lower noise + temperature.

I need a blower fans too since my case have poor ventilation. My previous 290X hits 90C if the sidepanel closed and only reach around 80C with it open. +rep to you and nutcrackr

EDIT: 3000 post woohoo
 
Edit: More RX 480 cards available now

The ASUS ROG Radeon RX 480 STRIX is out now on newegg.

$300, absurd price for it when the nitro and devil are faster and cheaper. It should be ~250. I guess you pay a premium for the colored LEDs?

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/RX_480_STRIX_OC/19.html

XFX GTR Black is out also for $300

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150773&cm_re=RX_480-_-14-150-773-_-Product

MSI Gaming X is $290

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137023&cm_re=RX_480-_-14-137-023-_-Product
 
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I got an XFX RX 480 GTR Black version from NewEgg through Jet.com. $30 discount helped a bit.

Out of the box, it ran ok, and I got about 13550 graphics score in Firestrike at stock settings (1340MHz, 1150mV). Since this is going into an HTPC, minimizing fan noise is an important factor. I tested with 1080 mV at 1300 MHz boost clock, with an increased temperature target (75°C, instead of default of 70°C), and reduced max fan speed, and it ran perfectly fine. Firestrike store dropped a bit, but I recovered it by overclocking memory 5% while reducing the voltage 50mV. Firestrike scores are below

1340/8000 MHz, 1150mV/1000mV (core/mem) Fan/Temp target 3000rpm/70°C - 13550 (Operating temps 70-76C)
1300/8000 MHz, 1080mV/1000mV, (2500rpm/75°C) - 13150 (74 - 77C)
1300/8400 MHz, 1080mV/950mV, (2500 rpm/75°C) - 13450 (74-77°C)

I am sure GPU voltage can be reduced further, using some combination of gpu and mem clocks, which won't affect performance.

The fan isn't too loud any way, and at lower target RPMs get much better.

By the way, throughout my tests, the GPU clock remained stable at the boost clock rates.
 
lemonhead said:
I got an XFX RX 480 GTR Black version from NewEgg through Jet.com. $30 discount helped a bit.

Out of the box, it ran ok, and I got about 13550 graphics score in Firestrike at stock settings (1340MHz, 1150mV). Since this is going into an HTPC, minimizing fan noise is an important factor. I tested with 1080 mV at 1300 MHz boost clock, with an increased temperature target (75°C, instead of default of 70°C), and reduced max fan speed, and it ran perfectly fine. Firestrike store dropped a bit, but I recovered it by overclocking memory 5% while reducing the voltage 50mV. Firestrike scores are below

1340/8000 MHz, 1150mV/1000mV (core/mem) Fan/Temp target 3000rpm/70°C - 13550 (Operating temps 70-76C)
1300/8000 MHz, 1080mV/1000mV, (2500rpm/75°C) - 13150 (74 - 77C)
1300/8400 MHz, 1080mV/950mV, (2500 rpm/75°C) - 13450 (74-77°C)

I am sure GPU voltage can be reduced further, using some combination of gpu and mem clocks, which won't affect performance.

The fan isn't too loud any way, and at lower target RPMs get much better.

By the way, throughout my tests, the GPU clock remained stable at the boost clock rates.
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Thanks for sharing your experience Lemon!

What CPU and Memory is in your rig?
 
lemonhead said:
It's an old i5 2500k processor with 16GB RAM. The Firestrike scores I mentioned, are the graphic scores, not the combined ones.
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I noticed that. I wanted to see how it would fare in my system, 8350 with 1866 mem.

My 7870OC has a score of 7977 graphics :)
 
Got a Sapphire RX 480 Nitro and it was a disaster. Could barely fit in my Node 304 case (my fault) and its cooling fans sounded like jet engine compared to my Galax GTX 970 Mini. Didn't measure temps but at that the Nitro ran considerably hotter. Drivers took me three attempts to finally download and the whole installation process was a mess. Crimson 16.8.2 missed vital files and at that it took a lifetime to install compared to nVIDIA's Game Ready drivers.

..and that's not it. The card just refused to run properly on my system. Flashes in the desktop, and missing textures in Fallout 4 (haven't tried other games unfortunately). Colors in Fallout 4 was also way overblown.

The rebel in me made me get an AMD card but right now after all this mess I'm going to side with the devil. Ordered a Zotac GTX 1060 6GB Mini and it'll arrive in less than a week. Adios AMD. My next major upgrade is going to be an Intel+nVIDIA system. Prepare the tomatoes folks! :D
 
Chuck said:
Got a Sapphire RX 480 Nitro and it was a disaster. Could barely fit in my Node 304 case (my fault) and its cooling fans sounded like jet engine compared to my Galax GTX 970 Mini. Didn't measure temps but at that the Nitro ran considerably hotter. Drivers took me three attempts to finally download and the whole installation process was a mess. Crimson 16.8.2 missed vital files and at that it took a lifetime to install compared to nVIDIA's Game Ready drivers.

..and that's not it. The card just refused to run properly on my system. Flashes in the desktop, and missing textures in Fallout 4 (haven't tried other games unfortunately). Colors in Fallout 4 was also way overblown.

The rebel in me made me get an AMD card but right now after all this mess I'm going to side with the devil. Ordered a Zotac GTX 1060 6GB Mini and it'll arrive in less than a week. Adios AMD. My next major upgrade is going to be an Intel+nVIDIA system. Prepare the tomatoes folks! :D
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Did you get a fake?
 
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