AMD RX 480 Fails PCI-E Specification

[tripkebab]

Not sure if this has been posted here yet. Apparently the RX 480 is drawing way more power from the PCI-E slot on Mobo's than the spec allows which can *potentially* lead to instability and/or damage to the Mobo.

I've just canceled my order of 2xRX 480's to see what comes of this ><... That and they don't have DVI connectors which screws over my 120hz option on my aging BenQ monitor!!

https://m.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/4qfwd4/rx480_fails_pcie_specification/

 

[tripkebab]

Surely a 980ti for around £370 would be better? Some newer titles (e.g Tomb Raider) don't even support x-fire.

Not for one computer.

I have 3 Mini itx gaming rigs. One for me, one for my wife and one for the htc vive in the living room.

I have a gtx 1080 in the Vive HTPC and wanted to get an rx 480 in both the gaming pcs to keep costs down.

Ive just ordered 2x gtx 1070s to go in the gaming pcs now. Shame because i was really trying hard to find a reason to give amd some money.