Who bought/is buying a Radeon RX 480?

[sze5003]

Yea when I tried to use the PayPal coupon it said something about "coupon code is closed and invalid". Guess its been used up even though they said the expiration date was 8/1?

Yes I got that too yesterday. It was until 8/1 or when funds got depleted. Tried to chat with support in hopes of giving me some discounts and didn't work.

Funny thing is or not funny if you're me, it expired exactly when the $399 gigabyte 1070 came in stock. I was so mad.

 

[railven]

Ohh pulling out for 90 days, you can see the blips for events:

https://www.google.ca/trends/explor..., GTX 1080&date=today 3-m&cmpt=q&tz=Etc/GMT+4

GTX 1080:
First blip - reveal
Second blip - benchmarks
third blip - release

GTX 1070
First blip - reveal
second blip - benchmarkes
third blip - release

GTX 1060
First blip - reveal
second blip - benchmarks+release

RX 480
First blip - reveal
second blip - benchmarks+release

Pretty cool. I'm off to look at other trends! (Slow day at work).

 

[coercitiv]

I changed it to the more common names for the video cards (RX 480/GTX 1060/GTX 1070/GTX 1080) and then changed from "Computer Components" to "All Categories"

By adding RX/GTX to the search terms you are actually lowering the result pool (did that myself at start) Normally one could argue that simply entering the number "480" might skew the result by adding false positives, but if you compare both "GTX 1060" and "1060" you will notice identical trends, hence "GTX 1060" is just a subset of "1060".

 

[Eymar]

Lots of discussion in this thread: http://www.overclock.net/t/1581706/acer-xf270hu-1440-ips-144-hz-adaptive-sync-thread

In short, overdrive doesn't work when Freesync is enabled so the monitors response time creates some very bad blur.

Reading the thread it seems they think overdrive doesn't work because option is disabled when Freesync is enabled. Acer's response is overdrive is on by default and tuned for one setting ("normal" I'm assuming). One of the posters posted a review on Amazon and response was:
"
I have the Acer, yes it has problems with QC, but even with the Overdrive greyed out and set to Normal, there is no blur. It's the same performance as on the MG279, wich I have owned too. No Freesync problems either. Only problems are with dead pixels and exagerated IPS Glow, Glow that couses the monitor to suffer from Color Shift.
"

 

[railven]

By adding RX/GTX to the search terms you are actually lowering the result pool (did that myself at start) Normally one could argue that simply entering the number "480" might skew the result by adding false positives, but if you compare both "GTX 1060" and "1060" you will notice identical trends, hence "GTX 1060" is just a subset of "1060".

I dunno. Using GeForce instead of GTX gives even lower numbers, at least trying it right now.

https://www.google.ca/trends/explor..., GTX 1060&date=today 1-m&cmpt=q&tz=Etc/GMT+4

Here using three terms:
"Geforce GTX 1060"
"Geforce 1060"
"GTX 1060"

The term GTX 1060 returns way more hits.
EDIT: Ahhhh, just threw in 1060 for the hell of it, I see what you mean now. Lines are more closer to GTX 1060 than any of the other variations. Makes the first data set more inaccurate.

Either way whatever name you use setting it to all categories or even just Computers & Electronics at least shows the major points. The first data set linked here showed no growth at least for GTX 1060 during its launch, which struck me as odd.

 

[SketchMaster]

I just ordered an ultrawide monitor with freesync, so I figured a 480 would be a great upgrade from my 7850.

Nope, everywhere sold out and/or price gouging. I'll wait for the miners to have their fill and the non-ref cards to start making it onto the market.

 

[Madpacket]

That data look weird. I changed it to the more common names for the video cards (RX 480/GTX 1060/GTX 1070/GTX 1080) and then changed from "Computer Components" to "All Categories"

Chart looks much different, and even accounts for the spike for GTX 1060 launch which the other data set didn't.

https://www.google.ca/trends/explor..., GTX 1080&date=today 1-m&cmpt=q&tz=Etc/GMT+4

Yeah Google trends isn't the most reliable source. Not sure what search terms are more accurate but your search correlates with the 1060 launch so probably better.

 

[Yakk]

Google trends is actually very reliable, you just have to include various derivatives of what you think people would search for to have a real picture.

 

[Madpacket]

The miners are getting their rigs filled.

I am almost there.
I have 1 from frys coming today.
I have one from newegg coming sat. that will fill my last empty slot.

I will then have to decide to stick with what I have or offload the three r9 390's and get 3 more rx 480's.

less hash less power if I swap.






and gamers need 1 or 2 at most.

+1

Only 6 more needed now after those MSI's showed up and I'll be done.

 

[Madpacket]

Google trends is actually very reliable, you just have to include various derivatives of what you think people would search for to have a real picture.

I just put in the terms I would use to look for these cards and was a little surprised of the results as well. But the search function is somewhat limited in the number of derivatives allowed when doing comparisons of different products anyway.

Perhaps Amazon would have better data on this since it is an actual store.

 

[hellfire88]

Man now I'm thinking to switch back to RX480 from GTX1060 with all this talk of how the RX480 will "age better" with DX12/Vulkan games coming out in the future. I kept my R9 280x for almost 4 years so plan to keep whatever card I end up with for at least 3. I was wowed by the system power usage savings of 80W while gaming, but just did a quick calculation and this looks like it'd only save me ~$15/yr? Maybe my math is wrong:

80W = 0.08KW
I use my desktop only for gaming (laptop for everything else) so I turn it on only like 20hrs/wk x 4weeks = 80hrs

KWH = 0.08KH x 80hrs = 6.4KWH x 12mo = 76.8KWH saved per year @ $0.19/KWH = ~$14.63 saved per year by using GTX1060 over RX480

Not a reason at all to keep the GTX1060. RX480 will give me (albeit postulated) longevity and mining performance (if I ever decide to get into that...probably not).

Long story short I ordered a MSI 8GB RX480! So I'm the (non-miner) guy who bought AND is buying another RX480!

 

[Headfoot]

I dunno. Using GeForce instead of GTX gives even lower numbers, at least trying it right now.

https://www.google.ca/trends/explor..., GTX 1060&date=today 1-m&cmpt=q&tz=Etc/GMT+4

Here using three terms:
"Geforce GTX 1060"
"Geforce 1060"
"GTX 1060"

The term GTX 1060 returns way more hits.
EDIT: Ahhhh, just threw in 1060 for the hell of it, I see what you mean now. Lines are more closer to GTX 1060 than any of the other variations. Makes the first data set more inaccurate.

Either way whatever name you use setting it to all categories or even just Computers & Electronics at least shows the major points. The first data set linked here showed no growth at least for GTX 1060 during its launch, which struck me as odd.

Here you go guys, use "+" as an OR operator to aggregate the results.

I've used the 3 most common search terms for each, so that each has a fair comparison of number of keywords and nature of keywords. Over the last 90 days. This shows 480 interest dropping off and 1060 interest picking up according to each's release schedule. Area under the curve (e.g. aggregate interest) is definitely larger for the 480

https://www.google.ca/trends/explor...0" + "480"&date=today 3-m&cmpt=q&tz=Etc/GMT+4

 

[Ranulf]

Man now I'm thinking to switch back to RX480 from GTX1060 with all this talk of how the RX480 will "age better" with DX12/Vulkan games coming out in the future. I kept my R9 280x for almost 4 years so plan to keep whatever card I end up with for at least 3. I was wowed by the system power usage savings of 80W while gaming, but just did a quick calculation and this looks like it'd only save me ~$15/yr? Maybe my math is wrong:

80W = 0.08KW
I use my desktop only for gaming (laptop for everything else) so I turn it on only like 20hrs/wk x 4weeks = 80hrs

KWH = 0.08KH x 80hrs = 6.4KWH x 12mo = 76.8KWH saved per year @ $0.19/KWH = ~$14.63 saved per year by using GTX1060 over RX480

Not a reason at all to keep the GTX1060. RX480 will give me (albeit postulated) longevity and mining performance (if I ever decide to get into that...probably not).

Long story short I ordered a MSI 8GB RX480! So I'm the (non-miner) guy who bought AND is buying another RX480!

Math looks right. Just fyi, a handy energy cost calculator:

http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/electric/energy-cost-calculator.htm

 

[guachi]

I just ordered an ultrawide monitor with freesync, so I figured a 480 would be a great upgrade from my 7850.

Nope, everywhere sold out and/or price gouging. I'll wait for the miners to have their fill and the non-ref cards to start making it onto the market.

I finally got mine using nowinstock.net and waiting for the beep-beep-beep. And then clicking/typing like a maniac to get a card before they sold out.

 

[hellfire88]

Math looks right. Just fyi, a handy energy cost calculator:

http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/electric/energy-cost-calculator.htm

Wow that's a handy site to keep bookmarked, thank you!

 

[Madpacket]

I finally got mine using nowinstock.net and waiting for the beep-beep-beep. And then clicking/typing like a maniac to get a card before they sold out.

Hehe yeah it's a bit of a race to get them. Glad you got one, they're pretty awesome cards (the reference models anyway) and probably the better card if you plan on keeping it for a few years. My 1060 will be here next week (damn shipping delays) so It'll be interesting to compare performance per watt with the 480 set correctly in Wattman. I haven't seen any proper benchmarks yet that undervolt/Overclock the 480 against a 1060.

 

[xLegenday]

Looks like the first Red Devil RX480 review is out.
https://www.computerbase.de/2016-07/powercolor-radeon-rx-480-red-devil-test/

Interesting numbers, very good balanced card and they made the silent bios almost as 1060 power consumption. Of course not at the same performance.

Also looks very good!

 

[Madpacket]

Nice. Looks like they didn't really screw up the power consumption on the PowerColor unit. It's not very thick either so these could be a decent option for open air frame miners.

However what's interesting is that none of these aftermarket cards appear to overclock the memory any better (seems worse?) than the reference cards.

Given the 480's are memory bandwidth starved you get more performance from overclocking the memory than the GPU core. Thus the reference card is still a decent choice even for the regular gamer or miner.

 

[Madpacket]

Here you go guys, use "+" as an OR operator to aggregate the results.

I've used the 3 most common search terms for each, so that each has a fair comparison of number of keywords and nature of keywords. Over the last 90 days. This shows 480 interest dropping off and 1060 interest picking up according to each's release schedule. Area under the curve (e.g. aggregate interest) is definitely larger for the 480

https://www.google.ca/trends/explor...0" + "480"&date=today 3-m&cmpt=q&tz=Etc/GMT+4

Thanks Headfoot. Even with your chart it's pretty clear how much more interest there is in the 480's over the 1060. The next few weeks this will be something to monitor to see if this trend continues.

 

[codyray10]

However what's interesting is that none of these aftermarket cards appear to overclock the memory any better (seems worse?) than the reference cards.

Given the 480's are memory bandwidth starved you get more performance from overclocking the memory than the GPU core. Thus the reference card is still a decent choice even for the regular gamer or miner.

I think I made the right choice going with the Devil 480, it's due to arrive tomorrow We need an unlocked bios or something that will allow the ability to push the memory limit beyond 2250. Seeing as some people are able to hit 2250 with an undervolt, you would think there would be some extra headroom to go beyond that at stock+ volts.

 

[Madpacket]

I think I made the right choice going with the Devil 480, it's due to arrive tomorrow We need an unlocked bios or something that will allow the ability to push the memory limit beyond 2250. Seeing as some people are able to hit 2250 with an undervolt, you would think there would be some extra headroom to go beyond that at stock+ volts.

Good choice. The Devil 480 looks awesome, I love the cheesy Devil theme and the quality of the unit appears excellent. Powercolor has been doing good work since the R9 390's. They use smaller diameter fans but having three of them attached to a great cooler and with more efficient VRM's I would take this card over the Asus or Sapphire units. AFAIK they use Foxconn for outsourcing board production. Also No silly LED's to turn off (although with the Devil theme this is one case where LED's may have made sense).

The card has dual BIOS switch so you should be good to mess around with aftermarket BIOS's. These aftermarket cards (The Asus and Sapphire as well) do seem artificially held back a little. The Reference 480's (at least the 3 I have so far) all hit 2200 - 2250Mhz memory at 0.9V or less. I'll have a better idea if I just got lucky once the rest of my cards show up over the next few weeks but so far they appear to have a slight advantage with memory overclocking.

Anyways, let us know your impressions of the card once you get it.

 

[sze5003]

I think I made the right choice going with the Devil 480, it's due to arrive tomorrow We need an unlocked bios or something that will allow the ability to push the memory limit beyond 2250. Seeing as some people are able to hit 2250 with an undervolt, you would think there would be some extra headroom to go beyond that at stock+ volts.

Looks like a great card. That's what I wanted had I not went 1440p. Hopefully you can run some tests and report back how it goes.

 

[Stuka87]

I think I made the right choice going with the Devil 480, it's due to arrive tomorrow We need an unlocked bios or something that will allow the ability to push the memory limit beyond 2250. Seeing as some people are able to hit 2250 with an undervolt, you would think there would be some extra headroom to go beyond that at stock+ volts.

Unfortunately that card wont fit in my case, or I would have gone with it.

 

[crisium]

Those are some nice numbers on that Devil card, definitely the premier 480 right now just from looking at that - of course with that price it had better.

 

[Sonikku]

I bet it's the best 480 but the thing is the 480 seems like the best value at $200. By the time you're looking at $$250-270 there comes a point where more vram and an overclock doesn't seem to be translating into enough % performance to justify the % in extra cost.