Is there word on the estimated length of the RX 480?

[hsjj3]

I cannot seem to find the dimensions of the reference model anywhere. Can anyone estimate the cards length? Is it regular sized, or slightly shorter?

Also, how long before we see a model that is around 7-inch in size?

Thanks!

 

[therealnickdanger]

From the photos, I would guess a standard length. But there's no point in buying the reference model as partners will release many different designs. I don't think we'll see any of them until at least June 29th.

 

[hsjj3]

Is it realistic to expect a sub 8-inch model of the GPU?

 

[exar333]

Is it realistic to expect a sub 8-inch model of the GPU?

Probably. The extended cooler and PCB size reminded me a lot of the GTX 670. That was ~9.5 inches with full shroud and there is probably ~2 inches that could be cut down with a shorter cooler. I will bet we will see a 8'' or shorter version at some point. Would be a great small-factor PC build option rather than Nano.

 

[LTC8K6]

Well, we had short 190 watt R9-380 cards. 6.6"

 

[tential]

I cannot seem to find the dimensions of the reference model anywhere. Can anyone estimate the cards length? Is it regular sized, or slightly shorter?

Also, how long before we see a model that is around 7-inch in size?

Thanks!

Whatever the length of the reference model is, it doesn't matter.

Don't buy it.

Wait for a good AIB model that fits your needs. Always get a good cooler so never reference.

 

[sm625]

Could it be that AMD is overcompensating for past launches of overheating cards? It seems like the reference cooler is overbuilt for a card that is only likely to draw 140 watts under typical gaming loads.

 

[DownTheSky]

Judging by this picture the cooler looks 2-3 inches longer than the card. The actual PCB seems to be very short.

 

[tential]

Could it be that AMD is overcompensating for past launches of overheating cards? It seems like the reference cooler is overbuilt for a card that is only likely to draw 140 watts under typical gaming loads.

No. It's a REFERENCE cooler. It's not like AMD is going to sell this throughout the life of the generation. AIBs will take over. AMD should make a decent cooler that gives them GOOD reviews. Let the AIBs make the mini models and the large overbuilt coolers or whatever. AMD just needs to ensure good launch reviews with their reference cooler...

 

[n0x1ous]

No. It's a REFERENCE cooler. It's not like AMD is going to sell this throughout the life of the generation. AIBs will take over. AMD should make a decent cooler that gives them GOOD reviews. Let the AIBs make the mini models and the large overbuilt coolers or whatever. AMD just needs to ensure good launch reviews with their reference cooler...

We may not see the reference design come to market at all. They showed this new blower type with 390 in the presentation and slides and then for availability it was aftermarket open-air only (although apparently XFX has started selling a 390x with the reference shroud recently)

 

[NTMBK]

No. It's a REFERENCE cooler. It's not like AMD is going to sell this throughout the life of the generation. AIBs will take over. AMD should make a decent cooler that gives them GOOD reviews. Let the AIBs make the mini models and the large overbuilt coolers or whatever. AMD just needs to ensure good launch reviews with their reference cooler...

I'll take a blower over an open cooler any day of the week.

 

[Madpacket]

Yes blowers last forever and dump heat out the case. It's not like AMD is trying to cool a 290X with one so I do hope these designs make it to market. They should run cool and quiet at the proposed TDP. Hey at least they're not charging $100+ more for one anyway

 

[maddie]

No. It's a REFERENCE cooler. It's not like AMD is going to sell this throughout the life of the generation. AIBs will take over. AMD should make a decent cooler that gives them GOOD reviews. Let the AIBs make the mini models and the large overbuilt coolers or whatever. AMD just needs to ensure good launch reviews with their reference cooler...

Not knowing the sound characteristics until testing is finished have us guessing here, however, have you ever seen a reference blower with fan cut-outs in the back? It should be a bit better than previous versions, especially with the low power use [not 150W].

 

[tential]

Not knowing the sound characteristics until testing is finished have us guessing here, however, have you ever seen a reference blower with fan cut-outs in the back? It should be a bit better than previous versions, especially with the low power use [not 150W].

I didn't say it might not be better. I said it should they should make a cooler that gives them decent reviews. I'm not saying this won't. I'm saying that AIB models are better so you might as well just get that.

Not waiting to see what cooler sapphire has to offer if you're an AMD card purchaser is bad. Very bad. Tremendously bad.

Edit: Not even knowing anything about the sapphire cooler, you're telling me you wouldn't right now pay $215 for a Sapphire cooler RX 480 over $200 for a reference cooler RX 480?

 

[crisium]

Hopefully there will be mini-ITX versions like of the 380. Don't expect it at launch, or even within the first month, but I expect it to come eventually. Avoid the Founders Edition, even if it doesn't have a surtax from AMD.

http://www.sapphiretech.com/productdetial.asp?pid=B67011FE-4BEC-427F-A7FE-C370A40F15BB&lang=eng

Reminder, that's the 380, not 480.

 

[n0x1ous]

Not knowing the sound characteristics until testing is finished have us guessing here, however, have you ever seen a reference blower with fan cut-outs in the back? It should be a bit better than previous versions, especially with the low power use [not 150W].

GTX 480 had it cut right through the PCB

 

[NTMBK]

GTX 480 had it cut right through the PCB

Nah, that's just where the overheated power circuits have melted a hole in the board

 

[exar333]

Whatever the length of the reference model is, it doesn't matter.

Don't buy it.

Wait for a good AIB model that fits your needs. Always get a good cooler so never reference.

Why not? Lower-power GPUs generally run fine with the reference cooler. If you plan to overclock, sure thats a different story, but this is a 150w part...

I would be more focused on the power delivery for the GX480. Look for a model with 2x6-pin/8-pin or something to allow for > 150w.

 

[maddie]

I didn't say it might not be better. I said it should they should make a cooler that gives them decent reviews. I'm not saying this won't. I'm saying that AIB models are better so you might as well just get that.

Not waiting to see what cooler sapphire has to offer if you're an AMD card purchaser is bad. Very bad. Tremendously bad.

Edit: Not even knowing anything about the sapphire cooler, you're telling me you wouldn't right now pay $215 for a Sapphire cooler RX 480 over $200 for a reference cooler RX 480?

I personally would wait, but I don't like projecting my buying habits. For those with the need for this, it seems much better than previous. Of course, reviews are needed.

 

[ShintaiDK]

The card looks to be the exact same length as a GTX670.

 

[HiroThreading]

http://www.techpowerup.com/223044/feast-your-eyes-on-these-official-amd-radeon-rx-480-renders

Looks fantastic.

Whatever the length of the reference model is, it doesn't matter.

Don't buy it.

Wait for a good AIB model that fits your needs. Always get a good cooler so never reference.

Eh... I don't get why people have such an obsession with aftermarket coolers.
Blowers look much nicer and exhaust heat out of the case.

I'm also really happy to see that AMD finally dropped DVI from its reference PCB!

 

[exar333]

The card looks to be the exact same length as a GTX670.

Yeah, totally on the same page. Based on that, you will probably see 2-fan aftermarket SKUs that are a few inches shorter, or 3-fan models the same or maybe even a little longer.

 

[tential]

I personally would wait, but I don't like projecting my buying habits. For those with the need for this, it seems much better than previous. Of course, reviews are needed.

It's o simple performance. Unless a blower card performs better why recommend anyone get it.

 

[n0x1ous]

It's o simple performance. Unless a blower card performs better why recommend anyone get it.

@150w it should perform just fine and be quiet. The reference shrouds look much better aesthetics-wise then the gaudy huge fans on open air cards. The trade-off on high TDP stuff is noise and throttling, but that shouldnt be an issue on the 480

 

[sirmo]

Whatever the length of the reference model is, it doesn't matter.

Don't buy it.

Wait for a good AIB model that fits your needs. Always get a good cooler so never reference.

Why not? Wait for benchmarks, if it's cool and quiet and don't intend on overclocking blower style coolers are great. They can breathe better in smaller cases and do better for crossfire.

Not to mention the reference design is sexy af.