How would this new 150W AMD GPU compare?

[John P. Myers]

Any brand except PowerColor But to be honest, if you're just getting a reference version, PowerColor is fine. Just stay away from their attempts at custom PCBs and custom coolers

Also if you can find a 4GB version, they should be $30 cheaper.

[DrPop]

Would there be any crunching benefit to the 8GB version?

[John P. Myers]

Would there be any crunching benefit to the 8GB version?

Yes, but not much. The 8GB runs at 8000MHz and the 4GB version runs at 7000MHz, so you do get more bandwidth on the 8GB version.

Of course the 8GB would also be much easier to sell on eBay if you ever decided to get rid of it one day.

[DrPop]

Yes, but not much. The 8GB runs at 8000MHz and the 4GB version runs at 7000MHz, so you do get more bandwidth on the 8GB version.

Of course the 8GB would also be much easier to sell on eBay if you ever decided to get rid of it one day.

OK thanks. I really wanted the overclocked XFX version, but that must have sold out in the blink of an eye. If you see one to suggest, please let me know. I'll be keeping an eye on them, but I'm not too hip on PowerColor or brands like that.

[nanoprobe]

OK thanks. I really wanted the overclocked XFX version, but that must have sold out in the blink of an eye. If you see one to suggest, please let me know. I'll be keeping an eye on them, but I'm not too hip on PowerColor or brands like that.

FWIW don't sell PowerColor short. I had a bunch of their 270X cards when I was mining and they were rock solid and built like a tank. Much heavier than the same model Gigabytes I had. They also ran cooler and overclocked better than the GBs and came with factory installed back plates. Maybe look at some reviews on the Egg or Amazon for the 480.

[c303a]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150771

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125872

Both showing in stock at Newegg.

[c303a]

Now showing out of stock but shipping in 2-3 days and 3-5 days.