MSI RX 480 Gaming 8g

[Bojan Davidovic]

So, I was wondering if anyone here knows where to find a review of this specific graphics card? I should point out that there is no X in the title. So its a card with weaker clock. Can't find any review on it. I own this card, it is great. I was wondering about its overclock potential, and since I am a noob at these things Id rather see how someone already overclocked it (what is the stable frequency, voltage, vram frequency etc.), and the reviewers mostly post this stuff. Thanks mates

 

[Compuser10165]

It is almost identical with to the Gaming X except slightly lower clocks:
http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index.php?gid=3744&gid2=3743&compare=radeon-rx-480-msi-gaming-x-8gb-vs-radeon-rx-480-msi-gaming-8gb

At stock they are almost identical so that is why you can't find reviews of the specific card. However, if you intend to OC, I suggest the Gaming X version because the Gaming is just a worse binned card so it wouldn't OC so well (most likely case).
I just installed an RX 480 Gaming X in a friends pc and it performs really well (haven't got the chance to OC it properly yet). If thre isn't a significant price difference go with the gaming X version as it will probably OC better.
P.S. Just to note: I have an MSI gaming R9 390 and I keep it at 1100mhz with no added voltage only a power limit increase.

 

[Bojan Davidovic]

I said I own this card (gaming without x version). I just wanted to see how people overclock them, I don't want to screw something. Well, off to reading guides on OCing. Im only doing it out of curiosity, yes also to compare it with gaming x model. The difference in price between the two in my country is large, about 20 euros, and I manage to make it even larger by buying it from people that smuggle these things from Hungary if you order. The one I bought was cheaper (coz someone ordered it but didn't buy it) than any other 8GB model, thus it was very hard to pass this card with its famous cooling system. Thanks for replay mate.

 

[Compuser10165]

I said I own this card (gaming without x version). I just wanted to see how people overclock them, I don't want to screw something. Well, off to reading guides on OCing. Im only doing it out of curiosity, yes also to compare it with gaming x model. The difference in price between the two in my country is large, about 20 euros, and I manage to make it even larger by buying it from people that smuggle these things from Hungary if you order. The one I bought was cheaper (coz someone ordered it but didn't buy it) than any other 8GB model, thus it was very hard to pass this card with its famous cooling system. Thanks for replay mate.

Ok, I read between the lines so slipped the fact that you already own it. I would follow an MSI Gaming X OC guide. I would try to see the stable core frequency you can OC without increasing the voltage, only the power limit. After that, try increase the voltage a bit to see if you can get the clock higher and see if the changes are worth the heat and power consumption increase. After that you can set the core to the stock value and OC memory (with a + in Aux voltage if necessary). Test each change with a benchmark like Valley.