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MSI Radeon RX 470 Gaming X 8GB review





We review the MSI Radeon RX 470 8 GB version tagged 'Gaming X'. Let's check out the new 8 GB version with the all new TwinFrozr revision VI cooler, extra RGB LED functionality and very nice factory increased clock frequencies.
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mattm4
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Posted on: 08/04/2016 03:23 PM
Beats the 970, looks like Nvidia will have to cut the 970 prices to $200 or less. Guess its time for me to upgrade soon.
Beats the 970, looks like Nvidia will have to cut the 970 prices to $200 or less. Guess its time for me to upgrade soon.
Undying
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Posted on: 08/04/2016 03:28 PM
Its on pair with 970 for 170$, thats not bad at all. I dont see point of 8GB tho, 4GB is enough for 470 meaning its suited for 1080p only.
Vulcan tests is also interesting where it beats even 1060 which 100$ more.
Its on pair with 970 for 170$, thats not bad at all. I dont see point of 8GB tho, 4GB is enough for 470 meaning its suited for 1080p only.
Vulcan tests is also interesting where it beats even 1060 which 100$ more.
Loophole35
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Posted on: 08/04/2016 03:35 PM
Its on pair with 970 for 170$, thats not bad at all. I dont see point of 8GB tho, 4GB is enough for 470 meaning its suited for 1080p only.
Vulcan tests is also interesting where it beats even 1060 which 100$ more.
Some games are becoming VRAM hogs even at 1920x1080. Its a great price, but I don't see Nvidia cutting 970 prices as that card is EOL. Now retailers may cut prices to move stock.
I have to say there is no way I would suggest the 480 over the 470. It's like 670 v 680.
Its on pair with 970 for 170$, thats not bad at all. I dont see point of 8GB tho, 4GB is enough for 470 meaning its suited for 1080p only.
Vulcan tests is also interesting where it beats even 1060 which 100$ more.
Some games are becoming VRAM hogs even at 1920x1080. Its a great price, but I don't see Nvidia cutting 970 prices as that card is EOL. Now retailers may cut prices to move stock.
I have to say there is no way I would suggest the 480 over the 470. It's like 670 v 680.
Undying
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Posted on: 08/04/2016 03:37 PM
Some games are becoming VRAM hogs even at 1920x1080. Its a great price, but I don't see Nvidia cutting 970 prices as that card is EOL. Now retailers may cut prices to move stock.
I have to say there is no way I would suggest the 480 over the 470. It's like 670 v 680.
Depends on the region pricing and availability. Does not mean 470 will cannibalize anything. Its a great little card for that price.
Some games are becoming VRAM hogs even at 1920x1080. Its a great price, but I don't see Nvidia cutting 970 prices as that card is EOL. Now retailers may cut prices to move stock.
I have to say there is no way I would suggest the 480 over the 470. It's like 670 v 680.
Depends on the region pricing and availability. Does not mean 470 will cannibalize anything. Its a great little card for that price.
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So with this card I think AMD just cannibalized their own 480. When overclocked it's faster than the 480 and OC v OC would be very close. All while using less power. This is the AMD card to get right here folks.