Who bought/is buying a Radeon RX 480?

[crazzy.heartz]

I couldn't find my Kill-A-Watt but just got a CyberPower UPS that shows the power draw from it. I only hooked up the PC (which is a Dell Precision T3620) with Core i7-6700K, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB M.2 SATA SSD, and 1TB HDD Plus this reference PowerColor RX 480 4GB in it. The problem I have is that the Dell uses proprietary PSU (I think size-wize its ATX but it uses non-standard power connectors) and the stock PSU is just 365W.

I fired up Heroes of the Storm since thats all I play nowadays, and in a team fight the power draw spiked up to 250W so I guess I should be OK with the 365W PSU.

I also have a Zotac GTX 1060 Mini on-order that I got for $249 - $25 (PayPal coupon on NewEgg) so I'll have to decide which one to keep. I have a feeling the RX480 will last longer in terms of acceptable performance for new games due to DX12/Vulkan performance but the GTX 1060 will draw even less power so I would not have to worry as much with that unit on my 365W PSU.

You should check how much watts this 365W PSU supplies on the 12v rail, to be safe. Also, what's the efficiency rating of this PSU and for how long have you been using it. (with that 280x i presume)

Rx480 will be capped at 150W with the compatibility mode ON but if you choose to OC, it might use 160-165 or another 5-10 more watts depending on the chip you have and how much you OC.

Also, what's the ASIC quality of your PowerColor 480 chip ?

 

[codyray10]

Is that a decent monitor? How well do you think it would do with the 480? Good enough for ultra? I'm asking because I have been looking at several 1440p monitors but I hate the bezels on these and the BenQ models.

The Qnix2710 is awesome! I picked it up for $200 about 4-5 months ago. The only caveat really is it's Dual-link DVI only. You can easily overclock the monitor though, I run at 110hz with no issues at all. There is a multi-input version but from what I read it doesn't OC, or at least not as much. Games are much smoother beyond 60hz. As Face2Face stated though, you cannot OC the monitor using the reference model 480s as there is no DVI input :\

I think I'm actually going to move one of my 480s this week, maybe even my 290 too, before the partner boards drop. Use that cash to trade up to one of those cards with DVI so I can OC the monitor.

 

[IEC]

Yeah, the Korean PLS/IPS panels can be a great value if you win the panel lottery. Both my monitors were defect-free and hit 100% sRGB per my Spyder 5 Pro, so I'm happy with them. Just be warned that OC is very hit or miss. I get 120Hz on my Qnix 2710, but with some frame skipping. It's still worth it IMO, but not as smooth as a true 120/144Hz capable monitor. The price differential is still pretty big though.

 

[sze5003]

The Qnix2710 is awesome! I picked it up for $200 about 4-5 months ago. The only caveat really is it's Dual-link DVI only. You can easily overclock the monitor though, I run at 110hz with no issues at all. There is a multi-input version but from what I read it doesn't OC, or at least not as much. Games are much smoother beyond 60hz. As Face2Face stated though, you cannot OC the monitor using the reference model 480s as there is no DVI input :\

I think I'm actually going to move one of my 480s this week, maybe even my 290 too, before the partner boards drop. Use that cash to trade up to one of those cards with DVI so I can OC the monitor.

I wouldn't be overclocking it, I would probably go for a 144hz monitor instead.

I am thinking this:

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XG270HU...id=1469287537&sr=1-4&keywords=2560x1440+144hz

Or This:

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XF270HU...d=1469287641&sr=1-11&keywords=2560x1440+144hz

There aren't many with 144hz out there and I wish they were not so expensive! Mainly because I'll need to get a 1070 as well and pay extra for it since none of them are close to MSRP. The rx480 nitro 4gb won't do much good with any of these.

 

[codyray10]

I wouldn't be overclocking it, I would probably go for a 144hz monitor instead.

I am thinking this:

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XG270HU...id=1469287537&sr=1-4&keywords=2560x1440+144hz

Or This:

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XF270HU...d=1469287641&sr=1-11&keywords=2560x1440+144hz

There aren't many with 144hz out there and I wish they were not so expensive! Mainly because I'll need to get a 1070 as well and pay extra for it since none of them are close to MSRP. The rx480 nitro 4gb won't do much good with any of these.

Yeah those 144hz panels are expensive. And you're right, if you're going to go that route the 480 probably isnt the right card for you. But if you've got the dough for one of those panels and a 1070, that's a very nice upgrade.

 

[sze5003]

Yeah those 144hz panels are expensive. And you're right, if you're going to go that route the 480 probably isnt the right card for you. But if you've got the dough for one of those panels and a 1070, that's a very nice upgrade.

There is a cheaper 1440p Acer for $269 but it's 60hz. Not sure if there is a difference that I would notice by much on that since I've never played past 1080. My current monitor is 1080p 22-23 inches and it's getting pretty old, colors are kind of starting to fade.

I really just wanted to cheap out and grab a 4gb nitro but that monitor has to be changed. I really wish amd had something new in the $500 range this time around.

Worst part is now finding a 1070 thats not $450+ as for the monitor I can buy any day.

 

[zinfamous]

I wouldn't be overclocking it, I would probably go for a 144hz monitor instead.

I am thinking this:

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XG270HU...id=1469287537&sr=1-4&keywords=2560x1440+144hz

Or This:

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XF270HU...d=1469287641&sr=1-11&keywords=2560x1440+144hz

There aren't many with 144hz out there and I wish they were not so expensive! Mainly because I'll need to get a 1070 as well and pay extra for it since none of them are close to MSRP. The rx480 nitro 4gb won't do much good with any of these.

It's tough to find. ...and another reason why these threads/forum piss me off because not only did I upgrade my GPU nearly 2 years ago (prior to that, I clung to my 5850 for a little over 5 years), I've only ahd this display for maybe 3 years?I forget what I got first, but I tend to hang on to displays for a very long time.

Deal on Amazon for this 27" Asus 1080p and while I can't think of the model, it probably only ever hit $300 or so, so it isn't fancy.

Now, of course, I am aiming for ~32", Adaptive Sync, 1440...and 144hz? You guys are telling me that you always want to play in native resolution and I'm assuming refresh rate as well? Wondering if I can live off of 1440 w/ 60-90hz on a 144 monitor if it is better for the card.

I was thinking I might find a deal on 4k with those specs and keep it forever, but that is both unlikely and you guys says playing below native resolution is bad/not worth it so that is right out.

Anyhoo, I'm finding 32" with those specs to be mostly non-existent save for some super expensive panels.

...good news is that I'm patient and have managed to keep myself happy for at least a month now with the bug implanted (that is unusual--past years I would have been broke by now )

Currently waiting to see what 485/490 brings and then decide on display after that, maybe long after....or jump if the right product + deal comes in the next year.

 

[sze5003]

It's tough to find. ...and another reason why these threads/forum piss me off because not only did I upgrade my GPU nearly 2 years ago (prior to that, I clung to my 5850 for a little over 5 years), I've only ahd this display for maybe 3 years?I forget what I got first, but I tend to hang on to displays for a very long time.

Deal on Amazon for this 27" Asus 1080p and while I can't think of the model, it probably only ever hit $300 or so, so it isn't fancy.

Now, of course, I am aiming for ~32", Adaptive Sync, 1440...and 144hz? You guys are telling me that you always want to play in native resolution and I'm assuming refresh rate as well? Wondering if I can live off of 1440 w/ 60-90hz on a 144 monitor if it is better for the card.

I was thinking I might find a deal on 4k with those specs and keep it forever, but that is both unlikely and you guys says playing below native resolution is bad/not worth it so that is right out.

Anyhoo, I'm finding 32" with those specs to be mostly non-existent save for some super expensive panels.

...good news is that I'm patient and have managed to keep myself happy for at least a month now with the bug implanted (that is unusual--past years I would have been broke by now )

Currently waiting to see what 485/490 brings and then decide on display after that, maybe long after....or jump if the right product + deal comes in the next year.

That's the thing with the 1440p and higher resolutions. You have to choose either gsync or free sync. I've gamed at 1080p so long that I hope it's a nice upgrade.

Free sync is cheaper and probably what I'll end up with. I'm even considering 1440p at 120hz if neither 1070 or Fury comes back in stock. At 120hz I think the 8gb nitro should do ok.

I think you would be fine with 144hz at 60-90hz if that's what the cards drop it to. I will also be keeping the monitor a very long time as it's good to cost me more than my TV.

Of course I don't know what a free sync monitor means with an nvidia card so then it would end up like any other display if that's what I end up finding. Gsync and the 1070 would be great but I don't want to spend that much extra.

No clue when the 485 or 490 will be here maybe March. I'm not planning on waiting any longer so for now I'm going up as much as I can and will keep the two items for another 3-4 years.

If I stayed at 1080p the 4gb nitro would be the cheapest solution stop gap but it's about time I get a nicer display.

 

[sirmo]

I think those 15Hz from 60hz to 75hz have a bigger effect on human perception than say 75hz to 90hz would.. because higher the refresh rate less perceptible it becomes and there are diminishing returns.

This is why I went with a 75hz Freesync IPS panel instead.

 

[sze5003]

I think those 15Hz from 60hz to 75hz have a bigger effect on human perception than say 75hz to 90hz would.. because higher the refresh rate less perceptible it becomes and there are diminishing returns.

This is why I went with a 75hz Freesync IPS panel instead.

You think this one would be good with a 1070 or with a 480?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E...1440p+75hz&dpPl=1&dpID=41JbAsl0+4L&ref=plSrch

 

[Stuka87]

Has anybody seen a for sale date for the sapphire yet? I have only read "next week" thus far :/

 

[sze5003]

Has anybody seen a for sale date for the sapphire yet? I have only read "next week" thus far :/

Their Facebook page said release was the 22nd but it won't show up probably until the 29th. Issues with worldwide stock they said or something like that.

 

[tracerit]

Installed my reference 480 today, holy crap the thing goes up to 88C on load playing Overwatch. My 750Ti was only at 72C. It's not helping that my room is 88C due to this hot socal weather too. I'm pretty sure the 480 is heatign the room up actually lol.

 

[realibrad]

Installed my reference 480 today, holy crap the thing goes up to 88C on load playing Overwatch. My 750Ti was only at 72C. It's not helping that my room is 88C due to this hot socal weather too. I'm pretty sure the 480 is heatign the room up actually lol.

You do not understand how graphics cards work if you are just looking at chip temps. The difference between a 750TI and a 480 should not make a difference. its about 60watts more at max. Are you saying that 1 60watt bulb being on would heat up your room to the point you would notice?

 

[sirmo]

Installed my reference 480 today, holy crap the thing goes up to 88C on load playing Overwatch. My 750Ti was only at 72C. It's not helping that my room is 88C due to this hot socal weather too. I'm pretty sure the 480 is heatign the room up actually lol.

It's not heating up the room.. it's a really small chip with a tiny heatsink.. it's the only reason it reaches those temps.

Cards like 290 and 980ti produced way more heat.

You should undervolt your rx480 too.

Here is my 1385 Mhz over clocked rx480 with a full size heatsink running full Time Spy suite never going over 65C.

 

[Stuka87]

Installed my reference 480 today, holy crap the thing goes up to 88C on load playing Overwatch. My 750Ti was only at 72C. It's not helping that my room is 88C due to this hot socal weather too. I'm pretty sure the 480 is heatign the room up actually lol.

Pretty sure you mean your room is 88F

And while technically it is putting some heat into your room, its not nearly enough to notice. Like mentioned above, your RX480 is equivalent to a few lightbulbs running.

Also as mentioned above, undervolt it.

 

[tracerit]

ok so i undervolted to 1050mv and changed my fan speeds to 2000/3300 and dropped my idle from 75 to 60C. load is now 88C to 81C. Gonna have to adjust my case fans, that rear vent is hoooot!

Gonna return this one and get an AIB one anyways.

 

[sze5003]

ok so i undervolted to 1050mv and changed my fan speeds to 2000/3300 and dropped my idle from 75 to 60C. load is now 88C to 81C. Gonna have to adjust my case fans, that rear vent is hoooot!

Gonna return this one and get an AIB one anyways.

Once you undervolt and have the latest drivers it should be alright. Did you undervolt properly? If it's getting that hot your case must be pretty packed. Although it should stay around 65-70 Celsius.

 

[Stuka87]

ok so i undervolted to 1050mv and changed my fan speeds to 2000/3300 and dropped my idle from 75 to 60C. load is now 88C to 81C. Gonna have to adjust my case fans, that rear vent is hoooot!

Gonna return this one and get an AIB one anyways.

What case do you have? These are higher temps than just about everybody else reports.

You can also put an aftermarket cooler on it.

 

[sirmo]

You think this one would be good with a 1070 or with a 480?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E...1440p+75hz&dpPl=1&dpID=41JbAsl0+4L&ref=plSrch

sorry just noticed your question, yeah that monitor doesn't look to have FreeSync or g-sync for that matter.

I think both technologies are sweet to tell you the truth. But if you already have that monitor and 1070 is in your budget it might a better fit.

With that said I really like my 1440p with FreeSync paired with my rx480.

 

[tracerit]

Here's my undervolting settings. http://imgur.com/8TzF4A1

Played Overwatch for about two hours and it was capped at 81C. I have two 120mm fans intake @ 1200rpm, 1 140mm fan exhaust @ 900rpm and just added 1 120mm fan at the side vent @ 450rpm.

My room temp is 84F/29C with not a lot of airflow lol.

 

[sze5003]

sorry just noticed your question, yeah that monitor doesn't look to have FreeSync or g-sync for that matter.

I think both technologies are sweet to tell you the truth. But if you already have that monitor and 1070 is in your budget it might a better fit.

With that said I really like my 1440p with FreeSync paired with my rx480.

Is your monitor 144hz? I haven't bought a monitor or GPU yet so I'm trying to square things out first. What kind of frame rates do you get and does it perform well at native resolution?

Most likely I'll end up with a free sync even if I get a 1070.

 

[sirmo]

Is your monitor 144hz? I haven't bought a monitor or GPU yet so I'm trying to square things out first. What kind of frame rates do you get and does it perform well at native resolution?

Most likely I'll end up with a free sync even if I get a 1070.

It's a FreeSync 55-75Hz LG 34UC88-B 34" IPS

 

[Michael]

I got tired of waiting and bought a 1070. Have a HTC Vive ordered and don't feel like having it collect dust for a few weeks.

Michael

 

[sze5003]

I got tired of waiting and bought a 1070. Have a HTC Vive ordered and don't feel like having it collect dust for a few weeks.

Michael

Which one did you go with.

It's a FreeSync 55-75Hz LG 34UC88-B 34" IPS

I'll check it out, with that refresh rate I think even a 1070 would be fine for it if I decide not to get a 480.