If you're interested in getting a RX-480, even a Partner AIB Solution,

Get the 4GB Version regardless,

the 8GB Versions of these cards use too much power, even when re-designed VRM Arrays are used.

the < 150w Number was for the 4 GB Versions, the 8 GB Versions use more power.

Also, the 8GB Models are pretty much pointless,


Example, I've worked with now 5 guys, that use RX480s because of PRICE:PERFORMANCE.

They all bought the 4GB Version, which was 8GB Versions re-flashed, (the 4GB Sticker on the 8 GB on Box and Card were dead givaways).

So we tested extensively.

with any game that used Texture Resolutions high enough to fill more than 5GB of the RAM.

The GPU itself didnt have the Umph to render the game efficiently w/ MSAA Cranked or Ultra high textures loaded into the frame buffers.

While having 8 GB is future proofing sort of...... The GPU itself dont have the umph to render games that would use all 8GB efficiently.

It's like attaching a Cargo Trailer to a Honda Civic.


If you want FSAA Cranked w/ Ultra hi Res Textures, shadows, AO etc get a GTX1070/80 or wait for the AMD Equiv this fall.

Depending on how long of a delay that is, I have been looking at ever falling AMD Fury/FuryX Card Prices... Droooling.. as I can Get a FuryX for $299 ($399 - $100 in Coupon Codes/MIR/Un-Used Credit)

Last edited by SkateZilla; 08/09/16 03:17 PM.

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