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Replacing a failed gpu. I definitely dont want to go down in performance, but I wouldnt mind going up. Hoping to stay in the same price range as used 980's too (otherwise I'll just get another 980, but want to see what's available in the amd camp too).only Vega56 and Vega64 are worth mentioning.. RX580/RX590 are same tier of performance of your GTX 980 so no point to sidegrade.
Definitely not looking at vega64 new prices, even on sale it's more than double what a used 980 is going for (sometimes even triple). If vega56 is a good option, I may start looking at used ones of that.Been some good deals on a Vega 64 especially if you like the games they have been offering with them.
Thanks, I'll add that to my list when I start browsing the classifieds!then RX 580 it's a solid choice.. specially an AIB factory OC'd one... it should be fine for you.. I have an MSI RX 580 and no complains with it.
A hole lot of us snagged vega64s for 350ish price thru newegg this month or others paid 400 and got 3 free games....what price are you shooting for?Definitely not looking at vega64 new prices, even on sale it's more than double what a used 980 is going for (sometimes even triple). If vega56 is a good option, I may start looking at used ones of that.
I'm replacing a GTX 980, looking to be at the very least equivalent to the 980 but preferably a little more performance wise. Been at least 5 years since I've looked at AMD cards, which one would be the equivelant, or slightly better, than the 980?
You would need to wait for CES 2019 is the best option. If you can not wait for that long it seems that Vega 56 and Vega 64 are both good cards to look at.
only Vega56 and Vega64 are worth mentioning.. RX580/RX590 are same tier of performance of your GTX 980 so no point to sidegrade.
Replacing a failed gpu. I definitely dont want to go down in performance, but I wouldnt mind going up. Hoping to stay in the same price range as used 980's too (otherwise I'll just get another 980, but want to see what's available in the amd camp too).
then RX 580 it's a solid choice.. specially an AIB factory OC'd one... it should be fine for you.. I have an MSI RX 580 and no complains with it.
I think the OP is trying to tell you guys something.Hoping to stay in the same price range as used 980's
Yeah, like sub-$200 is the goal. But I'm in no hurry, so I'll probably wait out CED and see if prices drop I guess. Unless I find a killer deal out there.I think the OP is trying to tell you guys something.
Isn't that a downgrade from a 980?Or snag a Fury, mine is still kicking just fine at 1440p and they're going for peanuts
This is exactly where I get confused in what is all equal or downgrade or upgrade.Isn't that a downgrade from a 980?
Honestly? none, your 980 is already faster than even the amd cards that will come out in 2020
if you want faster, grab a 1080 ti... amd can't touch it..
which is ashame
Oh come on. Please leave the fanboy mentality at the door.Honestly? none, your 980 is already faster than even the amd cards that will come out in 2020
If you can get a Vega 56 with Samsung RAM and flash the bios to Vega 64 you can quite quite a performance boost over stock Vega 56. Fairly certain it would push past 980ti performance. More heat, fan noise and power consumption though would be the trade off.Definitely not looking at vega64 new prices, even on sale it's more than double what a used 980 is going for (sometimes even triple). If vega56 is a good option, I may start looking at used ones of that.
How do you tell if the Vega 56 has Samsung ram or not?If you can get a Vega 56 with Samsung RAM
I believe original reference cards all had Samsung at first but now they're intermingled with Hynix. Unfortunately the only real way to be sure is with GPU-Z, but if you're buying used perhaps the prior owner can verify that info. I think you can flash the bios even with Hynix memory, but it's not of the same quality as the Samsung so results with clocks and voltages vary.How do you tell if the Vega 56 has Samsung ram or not?
I think this is wise. Gets you full warranty, more memory, and handles DX12/Vulcan stronger. The older Nvidia/AMD cards should be cheaper, but they aren't.Snag an RX 580 8gb and wait until the new cards release next year. They are dirt cheap and perform on par with a 980 or better for OC models.