Confused about Rx 480

shadowknife0 · Dec 5, 2016

Sorry, I have asked before about which brand should I go for (gigabyte g1 or Asus dual OC edition ) and a lot of people told me to go for Gigabyte G1 Rx 480 4gb.

When I went to see reviews on YouTube all of them were indicating that the gigabyte have heating issues (75-80c) all the time even at 100% speed fan

Now am getting confused.... I know msi is the best one out there but i can't afford it unless Amazon drop the price a little bit.

Chugalug_ · Dec 5, 2016

This is a much better card if you can spend a bit more.
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/84M323/msi-radeon-rx-480-4gb-gaming-x-video-card-radeon-rx-480-gaming-x-4g

RCFProd · Dec 5, 2016

shadowknife0 :

You can undervolt the RX 480 and be just fine with either of those models. If you undervolt the G1 you'll be under 70 degrees below 75% fan speed, atleast I predict so.

BurgerandChips66 · Dec 5, 2016

This one has had good reviews and generally overclocks better than anything I have seen so far.

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/9rvZxr/xfx-radeon-rx-480-8gb-gtr-video-card-rx-480p8dba6

The downside? Sadly it is a bit pricey atm.

shadowknife0 · Dec 5, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Like i said if amazon drops down the price like at least 10$ i would buy it

RCFProd · Dec 5, 2016

Can't buy the NITRO+ 4GB from NCIX for 220 USD?

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 4GB NITRO+ 4G Video Card ($220.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $220.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-05 05:24 EST-0500

shadowknife0 · Dec 5, 2016

RCFProd :

Not a bad deal, What if i waited till Xmas ?
Wont they make good discounts ? (amazon or newegg)

RCFProd · Dec 5, 2016

Can't tell, have to wait and see. Black Friday just passed too.

Chugalug_ · Dec 5, 2016

shadowknife0 :

The MSI Gaming X card is $5 cheaper than the Nitro and is better in every aspect, how is the Nitro considered a good deal but this isn't?

RCFProd · Dec 5, 2016

If you click the link the GPU isn't actually 215 dollars on Amazon, PCPartPicker doesn't seem to update pricing.

The MSI Gaming X is 215 dollars on Newegg + 15 dollar MIR.

Chugalug_ · Dec 5, 2016

Oh, is he buying only from Amazon? :/
Most of the good deals are on Newegg.....
Example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131708

RCFProd · Dec 5, 2016

^ That's a great deal. I'd hop on that one. The RED DRAGON isn't bad.

shadowknife0 · Dec 5, 2016

I don't mind buying from newegg, my budget is 220$ and the card is 230$ (newegg) and 240$ (Amazon).

So I either need to wait 2 weeks to get those extra 10$-20$ (plus the shipping to my country) or wait for the price to drop in Amazon or newegg

shadowknife0 · Dec 5, 2016

Am just worried that the card would go out of stock or the prices would go high in the sky (like Gtx 1060) in the next weeks

Chugalug_ · Dec 5, 2016

Woah woah woah, gonna stop you right there.
Tell us what country you're in, it is almost always cheaper to buy local or from neighbouring countries.

shadowknife0 · Dec 5, 2016

Believe me it's not cheaper here...In fact its way more expensive like double the price (I live in egypt)
You have to spend like 350-400$ to buy Rx 480 (life is good)

Which is why it's way cheaper to buy from Amazon or newegg

Chugalug_ · Dec 5, 2016

Ah, I see.

Egypt is one of the few places where it absolutely sucks to buy PC parts, that's a shame.
I'd go with a GTX 1060 3GB though, it performs identically and cools much better which should be a benefit given the climate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125906&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KQUDE2Y/?tag=pcpapi-20

shadowknife0 · Dec 6, 2016

The 3gb VRAM kinda worries me since I plan to use the card for at least 2-3 years (1080p)

Chugalug_ · Dec 6, 2016

What are your current PC specs btw?
There's currently a fantastic deal on a Sapphire Fury Tri-X OC on Newegg, and if your power supply is good it'd be a great option.

shadowknife0 · Dec 6, 2016

Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z97
i7- 4790 3.6ghz
8gb ram
Seasonic ii 520w bronze (3-4 years old)

And the one I wanted throw away Sapphire hd 7850 1gb

Chugalug_ · Dec 6, 2016

Yeah you should be perfectly fine with it.
Just DON'T stress test it as it can draw huge amounts of power if you let it with little benefit.
Reduce the power limit by 10% when you get it.
Buy it now while its on sale then save your cash back up, it is well worth it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202186
Here's what I mean btw, the 'max' benchmark they have is under stress test load, very unrealistic: https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Sapphire/R9_Fury_Tri-X_OC/28.html

shadowknife0 · Dec 6, 2016

Wow that discount tho, I might buy it tomorrow.
Thanks for your help

Chugalug_ · Dec 6, 2016

No worries at all.

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