RX 480 XFX GTR compared to RX 480 SAPPHIRE NITRO+ in terms of power usage
RX 480 XFX GTR compared to RX 480 SAPPHIRE NITRO+ in terms of power usage
Bloodroses :
Paul-12 :
Assuming both have identical RAM capacities, performance should remain consistent at matching clock speeds. Either card can be overclocked or underclocked. If you prefer the Sapphire model more than the XFX, go with that one, assuming they’re comparable in cost.
Regarding reviews, here’s what I’ve gathered so far:
Sapphire RX480 Nitro+
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3098825/c...fined.html
XFX RX480 GTR Black Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSHsDfgjKKs
They’re priced similarly in my region. I’m inclined to the Nitro option, but I’ll downclock it if I like the Sapphire better. I also wanted to hear opinions on the XFX review you shared—it’s a different card.
This is the model:
http://www.xfxforce.com/en-us/products/a...-480p8dba6
It was the most relevant review I found about it. NewEgg has all the XFX 480s listed together:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814150782
That’s the one I’m considering! But there aren’t many reviews yet. I hope someone who owns one can verify the power usage of the XFX card.
It’s odd that there are no official reviews. I was hoping to see benchmarks for games, temperatures, power consumption, overclocking potential, and other details. It’s already October, so I’m not sure what’s delaying things.
Twigman lets everyone know that Jay's sample was exceptional, making your chances of getting a card with similar remote performance low. You can cut power use by adjusting voltage in Afterburner or AMD's Wattman. With a strong card, you shouldn't lose much performance, but you might need to lower the clock speed if you aim for that 110-120w TDP. I'm ready to sacrifice some speed for better efficiency since electricity costs are too high.
Can anybody try to downclock their Nitro? I mean if theres a risk on breaking the card itself then dont. Its just that theres no downclocking guide for the Nitro. Plus Im just trying to find out if its possible to even go down to 120W. Because If I buy the card then It turns out It cant then Im stuck with the card and not being able to do what I want with it.
I will never use another XFX product again because I picked mine up myself on Monday—one fan is jumpy and the other makes loud noises (you can hear the bearings shaking). I reached out to XFX and they asked if I could film it doing this. #1 I can’t make a video and #2 the new Catalyst Crimson drivers mean I can’t just keep the fan running at a set speed like before. That’s no longer covered by their warranty, so I’m going back to Amazon where I bought it.
The card was fine, but those easy-to-remove fans are too thin and the bearings aren’t durable enough for long use. I’m switching back to the Sapphire brand since my 7870 started acting up—one fan failed completely, while the other still worked well and quietly. After six weeks without heavy gaming, it lasted a few years instead of just three weeks like with the XfX.