Current set up

JohnDT83 · 2 Jul 2016 at 16:00

Can anyone recommend the Radeon RX 480. I am currently saving up for a new GPU.

My current set up:

Intel I5-4460 3.2hgz Quad Core
GPU: EVGA Geforce GTX 650ti
PSU: EVGA 600B Bronze 500watt
Ram: 12GB DDR3 (2X6)
SSD: 120GB Sandisk
HHD: 2TB SATA III

StarShock · 2 Jul 2016 at 16:15

there's a list of reviews in the graphics card section. From what I've read and seen it looks like its a pretty good card for the money.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=29705766&postcount=3

mickyflinn · 2 Jul 2016 at 16:18

The rx 480 is a good card for the money but i would wait for non refrence cooler editions to be released for better cooling.

Read some reviews.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-amd-radeon-rx-480-review

http://www.trustedreviews.com/amd-radeon-rx-480-review

JohnDT83 · 2 Jul 2016 at 16:36

I hope it does not seem like a daft question but is the rest of my set not too bad? I have been away form pc's for a while now but since getting this new one want to get back into it.

mickyflinn · 2 Jul 2016 at 16:40

Your pc is fine, get a new gpu and you will be good for gaming.

JohnDT83 · 2 Jul 2016 at 16:56

I better get saving. Might go for either the RXD 480 or 750 ti

ExoMale · 2 Jul 2016 at 17:12

the 480 will be miles better than the 750ti, you would need a 2nd hand 970 to be worthwhile not to choose the brand new 480

JohnDT83 · 2 Jul 2016 at 17:19

I might have to look in to getting the 480

Borealis · 2 Jul 2016 at 17:21

RX 480 for sure. It's the current generation of hardware and comes with a minimum of 4GB VRAM. The 750Ti only has 2GB VRAM. It's comparable to the 970, which is miles better than a 750Ti.

JohnDT83 · 2 Jul 2016 at 17:24

Radeon is coming in at £250 at the moment.

ExoMale · 2 Jul 2016 at 17:26

you should be able to get £45-60 for your 650ti which will obviously help

JohnDT83 · 2 Jul 2016 at 17:27

Oh I was looking at the wrong one. There is a 4gb verison form OC @ £188

freddie64 · 2 Jul 2016 at 17:54

Would also hang on for a non reference cooler version.

What RAM have you got? (did not know you could get 6GB sticks)

JohnDT83 · 2 Jul 2016 at 18:36

Sorry just got this set up. I will have to check. I am looking forward to being able to join in this forum and hopefully learn something.

Poneros · 2 Jul 2016 at 18:43

Like others have said, I'd wait for the custom RX 480s to arrive (should be 2-3 weeks), but if you don't mind about the bleeding edge the 4 gb RX 480 is a damn good value proposition at £189.

If you wait then for about £60 you'll get ~20% performance increase (counting OC), 4 gb more vram, much quieter & cooler, DVI ports.

JohnDT83 · 2 Jul 2016 at 19:00

The RX 480s will be only £60 extra

Quartz · 2 Jul 2016 at 21:25

Also there's the GTX 1060 in the offing - possibly being launched next week.

lee32uk · 3 Jul 2016 at 01:42

I would hang fire on the RX 480 until AMD sort out the power issue.

JohnDT83 · 3 Jul 2016 at 07:19

Sorry Lee I have not heard about the power issue. What is the problem with it? Like I say I am starting again will PC so this is all new to me.

adam98150 · 3 Jul 2016 at 09:37

JohnDT83 said:
Sorry Lee I have not heard about the power issue. What is the problem with it? Like I say I am starting again will PC so this is all new to me.

Some people are saying it draws too much power from the pcie slot. But as far as I know nobody has come forward saying it's had any kind of impact on their system. It's just a bunch of people making a fuss over nothing imo.