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Question Sapphire versus PowerColor?

Question Sapphire versus PowerColor?

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zombiepug9
Junior Member
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04-22-2016, 10:22 AM
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These GPUs are identical in price. I'm new to AMD hardware and would appreciate some guidance on which one suits my research needs best. I'm just unsure which brand offers the better performance.
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zombiepug9
04-22-2016, 10:22 AM #1

These GPUs are identical in price. I'm new to AMD hardware and would appreciate some guidance on which one suits my research needs best. I'm just unsure which brand offers the better performance.

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VinylGuarder
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04-22-2016, 05:55 PM
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Among these two options, I favor Sapphire. I've had several over the years and they have always met my expectations.
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VinylGuarder
04-22-2016, 05:55 PM #2

Among these two options, I favor Sapphire. I've had several over the years and they have always met my expectations.

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194
04-22-2016, 06:59 PM
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Usually I’d mention sapphire, but if I remember right this one uses the melty vhpr connector, so any other brand would work.
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SlightlyRac00n
04-22-2016, 06:59 PM #3

Usually I’d mention sapphire, but if I remember right this one uses the melty vhpr connector, so any other brand would work.

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PanPanel
Member
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04-27-2016, 06:33 PM
#4
The Sapphire employs a 12V-2x6-pin power cable and includes a design where the power cable and argb cable attach to the back of the card behind a cover secured by magnets, giving it a more streamlined appearance. The PowerColor model uses three 8-pin cables, which appears less appealing. If your power source accommodates a 12V-2x6-pin cable, the Sapphire would be simpler to connect.
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PanPanel
04-27-2016, 06:33 PM #4

The Sapphire employs a 12V-2x6-pin power cable and includes a design where the power cable and argb cable attach to the back of the card behind a cover secured by magnets, giving it a more streamlined appearance. The PowerColor model uses three 8-pin cables, which appears less appealing. If your power source accommodates a 12V-2x6-pin cable, the Sapphire would be simpler to connect.

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KutzClan
Member
184
05-03-2016, 05:55 AM
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If you wish to test the 12VHPC without it overheating, opting for Powercolor would be best. It offers slightly reduced performance but only requires 2x8pin power connectors.
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KutzClan
05-03-2016, 05:55 AM #5

If you wish to test the 12VHPC without it overheating, opting for Powercolor would be best. It offers slightly reduced performance but only requires 2x8pin power connectors.

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TomyProd
Junior Member
34
05-05-2016, 02:58 AM
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The Sapphire card has a rating of 330W Typical Board Power, which means the power cable won't overheat like a 600W Nvidia card.
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TomyProd
05-05-2016, 02:58 AM #6

The Sapphire card has a rating of 330W Typical Board Power, which means the power cable won't overheat like a 600W Nvidia card.

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SoloQLukeFTWrx
Junior Member
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05-06-2016, 05:29 AM
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Getting down to the specific 'sub' model of each, I believe the Red Devil to be a higher line option within Power Colors models as opposed to the Nitro moniker within Sapphire. I stand to be corrected.
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SoloQLukeFTWrx
05-06-2016, 05:29 AM #7

Getting down to the specific 'sub' model of each, I believe the Red Devil to be a higher line option within Power Colors models as opposed to the Nitro moniker within Sapphire. I stand to be corrected.

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xbnw
Member
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05-20-2016, 10:36 AM
#8
Watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNwkwy7WSj0
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xbnw
05-20-2016, 10:36 AM #8

Watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNwkwy7WSj0

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Ward12
Posting Freak
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05-26-2016, 10:57 PM
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Sapphire and Powercolor are both popular choices, so either should work. However, I believe the PowerColor Red Devil is essentially a Cadillac version of them. I once had a Red Devil card a few years ago when I owned a 6700xt, and it was a great card with customization options for RGB and other settings.
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Ward12
05-26-2016, 10:57 PM #9

Sapphire and Powercolor are both popular choices, so either should work. However, I believe the PowerColor Red Devil is essentially a Cadillac version of them. I once had a Red Devil card a few years ago when I owned a 6700xt, and it was a great card with customization options for RGB and other settings.

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jleff59
Junior Member
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05-27-2016, 12:15 AM
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The Vapor X was Sapphire's highest-end model, and it seems they no longer produce them. The Nitro+ card is considered a premium option. Both cards mentioned are top-tier for their respective brands.
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jleff59
05-27-2016, 12:15 AM #10

The Vapor X was Sapphire's highest-end model, and it seems they no longer produce them. The Nitro+ card is considered a premium option. Both cards mentioned are top-tier for their respective brands.

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