Question radeon VII

[GoldGlitch]

what you think about radeon VII gpu.is it good for AAA gaming (1080p) ?

 

[Eximo]

Not really. A lot depends on the cost though.

It is a bit of an abandoned product. Vega shares the same architecture as many Ryzen integrated GPU graphics and their current model Server grade GPUs.

RDNA is what took over for gaming with the 5000 series cards.

Roughly equivalent to a Radeon 6700XT, but for a better match you would want to look at an RX6800.

 

[COLGeek]

I had one of these, now in use by a coworker.

It should handle most games at 1080p just fine. Of course, it is getting dated compared to more capable modern offerings.

Do you have it now? Or are you considering purchasing one? If so, how much?

 

[GoldGlitch]

I had one of these, now in use by a coworker.

It should handle most games at 1080p just fine. Of course, it is getting dated compared to more capable modern offerings.

Do you have it now? Or are you considering purchasing one? If so, how much?

no, I have a 1070ti and it's good for me for now.
but for a friend who has an rx 550, so he wants to upgrade it. I found it on fb for €250 ($270) "like new"

 

[COLGeek]

Your friend needs to verify the make/model of his PSU. A Radeon VII needs more power (by a lot) than his current RX550 and he might need to account for that in his budget.

Personally, I would recommend not spending that much for the VII. Do you know if it was used for mining?

The one I had needed all of the thermal pads and compound changed after just over a year of use. It simply started failing (due to high temps) when under load. The fix took care of the problem, but should have been unnecessary for a GPU never OCed or abused (used for mining). They do run hot as well.

 

[GoldGlitch]

Your friend needs to verify the make/model of his PSU. A Radeon VII needs more power (by a lot) than his current RX550 and he might need to account for that in his budget.

Personally, I would recommend not spending that much for the VII. Do you know if it was used for mining?

The one I had needed all of the thermal pads and compound changed after just over a year of use. It simply started failing (due to high temps) when under load. The fix took care of the problem, but should have been unnecessary for a GPU never OCed or abused (used for mining). They do run hot as well.

it was only used for games.
and I think it has a 600w psu

 

[COLGeek]

While 600w is listed as the minimum, I would recommend a quality 750w (or more) PSU. Really need to know the make/model of the PSU your friend has. Details matter.

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-vii.c3358

 

[DSzymborski]

And the Radeon VII was one of the most extreme power-hungry GPUs of its time. You don't just need a decent PSU, you need a good PSU if you (or your friend in this case) plan on using it regularly. As noted above, this question needs an exact answer or no advice can possibly be useful.

Also, $270 is an absolutely atrocious price for a used Radeon VII. Used 2060 Supers are selling from $175-225 or so and are in the same performance class. For that price, you could get a 2080 Super, which is a significant upgrade from the Radeon VII.

I wouldn't even bother reading a listing for a used Radeon VII that's above $150-$160 or thereabouts.

 

[GoldGlitch]

And the Radeon VII was one of the most extreme power-hungry GPUs of its time. You don't just need a decent PSU, you need a good PSU if you (or your friend in this case) plan on using it regularly. As noted above, this question needs an exact answer or no advice can possibly be useful.

Also, $270 is an absolutely atrocious price for a used Radeon VII. Used 2060 Supers are selling from $175-225 or so and are in the same performance class. For that price, you could get a 2080 Super, which is a significant upgrade from the Radeon VII.

I wouldn't even bother reading a listing for a used Radeon VII that's above $150-$160 or thereabouts.

tnx