#5300456

0blivious

2016-07-04 08:42

Sharp looking little card. And hey! Hello there, Mr. 8-pin connector. You're a rockstar now!

#5300460

Fox2232

2016-07-04 08:46

2nd image thumbnail is pretty confusing by lines concealing real shape. One has to open it and then enjoy what was there. 3rd image (just for fun): [youtube]vuamSKIvhcA[/youtube]

#5300475

Loophole35

2016-07-04 09:14

Eagerly awaiting you reviewing this card boss. This may be the card I suggest the most to friends with limited upgrade budget.

#5300476

KissSh0t

2016-07-04 09:16

This video card is pornographic and I want it.

#5300478

Grimbarian

2016-07-04 09:23

1317Mhz on max boost, seriously???? a whole 51Mhz over the reference card? That seems really poor to me, glad I didn't wait before ordering the reference model from Amazon.

#5300485

moeppel

2016-07-04 09:53

1317Mhz on max boost, seriously???? a whole 51Mhz over the reference card? That seems really poor to me, glad I didn't wait before ordering the reference model from Amazon.

Well, beyond a non impressive OC the card may: 1. Not draw too much power via board. 2. Run cooler than the reference. 3. Run quieter than the reference. OC or none, I think most, if not all AIB solutions will thrash the reference in various aspects of its short-commings and provide a hopefully more well-rounded experience. Long term of course I hope to see more than 50ish mhz increases as well.

#5300488

m4n715

2016-07-04 10:08

Very pleased to see that the first 3rd party board I've seen has DVI. Hope this is something most of the board partners will adopt.

#5300490

Grimbarian

2016-07-04 10:09

Well, beyond a non impressive OC the card may: 1. Not draw too much power via board. 2. Run cooler than the reference. 3. Run quieter than the reference.

Of course but at the end of the day 50mhz is what 3-8 fps increase? If you're not planning to push the card and sound isn't an issue (closed case and/or headset for example) I think the price increase isn't worth it. I'd probably consider a replacement fan at some point in the future when an off the shelf replacement is available, think it's common for most cards to get them these days? If it's powered independent of the card's two power sources would take a little draw from the board for those concerned by it.

Very pleased to see that the first 3rd party board I've seen has DVI. Hope this is something most of the board partners will adopt.

Aha that I had forgotten, for me it's not an issue as I used HDMI to get sound from my monitor but I know it's a big issue for many people the lack of DVI.

#5300496

AlmondMan

2016-07-04 10:27

Of course but at the end of the day 50mhz is what 3-8 fps increase? If you're not planning to push the card and sound isn't an issue (closed case and/or headset for example) I think the price increase isn't worth it. I'd probably consider a replacement fan at some point in the future when an off the shelf replacement is available, think it's common for most cards to get them these days? If it's powered independent of the card's two power sources would take a little draw from the board for those concerned by it. Aha that I had forgotten, for me it's not an issue as I used HDMI to get sound from my monitor but I know it's a big issue for many people the lack of DVI.

OC it yourself? That's what enthusiasts do, isn't it? 😛

#5300500

m4n715

2016-07-04 10:33

Double post

#5300501

Undying

2016-07-04 10:36

Really slick looking card. Im still waiting to see Asus Strix.

#5300538

__hollywood|meo

2016-07-04 12:41

nice aesthetics, but id just take that heatsink off anyway to mount a block. wonder when the custom boards are going to be available? im interested to see how they clock.

Hello there, Mr. 8-pin connector.

okay i laughed 😀

#5300539

Athlonite

2016-07-04 12:56

Really slick looking card. Im still waiting to see Asus Strix.

here ya go http://rog.asus.com/23792016/gaming-graphics-cards-2/asus-republic-of-gamers-introduces-strix-rx-480-graphics-card/

#5300549

reix2x

2016-07-04 13:34

as i see it have the beloved DVI 🙂

#5300550

Ryu5uzaku

2016-07-04 13:36

This or the strix might be the one to order then.

#5300569

Picolete

2016-07-04 14:13

DVI(FCAT testing), 8 pin, shorter board, probably cooler and quieter. Let's wait those benchs,

#5300580

mcfart

2016-07-04 14:29

dat 8 pin

#5300627

AzzKickr

2016-07-04 15:55

shorter board,

THIS. I'm currently on a Gigabyte R9 390 because that is the shortest powerhouse except the ludacrisly expensive ITX solutions. I can only house ~25cm in my chassis.

#5300638

Dragondale13

2016-07-04 16:19

That is one sexy mofo right there.

#5300656

PrMinisterGR

2016-07-04 16:50

This looks like a nice one. I'm eagerly awaiting for reviews. It also seems to have a longer PCB (better power delivery), and a dual bios switch. Oh yeah baby.