XFX RX 480 4GB graphics card still good for gaming in 2018?

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skyphantom673

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My neighbor is selling their Gpu, a XFX RX 480 4bg for $65 and I'm not sure if it is still good for gaming in 2018. I'm currently using a Geforec Gt 730 by nvidia and this card I can get now, and is inexpensive. Should I wait for the card prices top go down to buy a newer model or buy this one?
 
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Being used for mining most likely wouldn't be a problem, so long as the card is properly functioning now. Most mining cards should still be fine for gaming afterward. Of course, I have no way of knowing how trustworthy your neighbor might be either. : P

And that PSU should likely be fine enough, and appears to have the proper power cables that an RX 480 might require.
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An RX 480 for $65 sounds like a great deal. On average, it should be a bit faster than a GTX 1060 3GB, and not too far behind a GTX 1060 6GB or RX 580, and still should be a good card for running the latest games at 1080p. Compared to a GT 730, it's many times as fast, and should provide a far better gaming experience.

You might want to make sure you have a reasonably capable power supply though, as it can draw up to around 200 watts under load. Do you know what kind of PSU you have?
 
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Yeah, its 450Watt, 80+, bronze rated.
 
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Do you know what brand and model number? A 450 watt PSU from a relatively decent company would likely be enough for an RX 480, but there are also many cheap, off-brand PSUs that can't maintain anywhere near their max capacity for more than short bursts. Also, some lower-end PSUs might not have the proper power connectors for the card. An RX 480 4GB will likely require the PSU to have at least one PCIe 6 or 8-pin power cable.

Even if you needed to replace the PSU though, $65 for an RX 480 4GB would be a good price.
 
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skyphantom673

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My power supply is by EVGA here is the link if you want to check it out.
Link: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Bronze-Warranty-Supply-100-BT-0450-K1/dp/B01N9X3F8F

I've decided to get the card because as you say it is an upgrade from my 730, and for a low price. However I'll need to check with him and see if it has been used for mining or not.
 
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Being used for mining most likely wouldn't be a problem, so long as the card is properly functioning now. Most mining cards should still be fine for gaming afterward. Of course, I have no way of knowing how trustworthy your neighbor might be either. : P

And that PSU should likely be fine enough, and appears to have the proper power cables that an RX 480 might require.
 
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