Reason instead of obesity: Gigabyte RX Vega64 Gaming OC in test

If there were enough Vega chips and thus a wide range of cards, the Gigabyte RX Vega64 in this form would probably be the ideal entry-level card, rather than a top-of-the-line model. But it really must always be the demonstration of what is technically feasible... Board layout As with the RX Vega56 Gaming OC, Gigabyte is extremely different from AMD's reference layout, which should also make the use of existing full-cover water coolers impossible. Also at the popular Raijintek Morpheus, the end of G... We have to put it in the first place that we actually had to double-benchmark all the games. At the last moment, Gigabyte incorporated AMD's new kernel from the source BIOS, which accommodates the custom models with a customized power table. D... Power consumption at different loads The power consumption in the gaming loop is at the measured approx. 261 watts in Balanced Mode about 20 watts below what could be measured at the reference in the default BIOS. This is all the more astonishing because... Overclocking and undervolting The conventional overclocking by means of an even higher power limit and more clock counteracts the current cooling concept, because the rather quiet cooler gets along quite well with what it has to dismount ex works. More on the other hand... Cooling system and backplate Of course, the generated waste heat is directly related to the recorded power, for which the cooling solution is responsible for optimum dissipation. And this is precisely where we are faced with various compromises, which are... Summary For the Gigabyte RX Vega56 Gaming OC we have already written a very detailed conclusion, which applies unreservedly to the bigger sister in the same forum. Butter-and-bread instead of lighthouse project and cost optimization for ...

Summary

For the Gigabyte RX Vega56 Gaming OC we have already written a very detailed conclusion, which applies unreservedly to the bigger sister in the same forum. Butter-and-bread instead of lighthouse project and cost optimization for one's own well-being instead of wasting own resources. The overwhelmingly positive reactions to the review of the smaller sister card show that the concept can work, albeit rather unexpectedly. So it doesn't always have to be extensive boasting with skills and pure cooling mass; sometimes even a pinch of reason is enough.

If you see this card as a basic model for an RX Vega64, then Gigabyte has hardly anything wrong, but quite a lot of things have been done right. However, this card is not suitable for the image carrier either. For its weight and the installed cooler, however, it is pleasingly quiet, but suffers due to construction and layout due to a partially quite hot board. Sure, this is nampering that sends the card straight into the eternal hunting grounds, but it's still simply unnecessary. It's good that Gigabyte has pushed back on matching BIOS updates, which is not a given.

An extra mention is here again to the Used DHT solution. Although it is actually a typical cost-sinker, because it saves you an expensive copper heat sink or an even more expensive vapor-chamber, the millimeter-accurate cover deserves appreciative praise. So if it is absolutely DHT, then please do so! The difference between the performance achieved with the Sapphire card is proof that you don't have to destroy all skills when saving.

The clock and power consumption are within a reasonable framework, which the cooler can still handle well and quietly. Which also puts the map exactly where you can expect it when it comes to game performance. Overclocking with the crowbar is hardly possible, unless you propeller significantly higher and live with the acoustic consequences. Or you can really take a lot of time and find out the optimum for the individual sub-voltage. Of course, always with the risk that a new driver version or a Windows update will start everything from scratch. Unfortunately, the WattMan alone is hardly suitable for this at the moment.

Conclusion

Supply and demand have completely run out of steam with Vega cards, unfortunately. What is the use of the most beautiful or cheapest concept if AMD only delights the board partners with packages according to the watering can principle and the loyal customer then looks more into the tube? Should there be tickets with Vega or Vega refresh chip in significant quantities again, the Gigabyte RX Vega64 Gaming OC would be a reasonable alternative for those who do not want to lease the permanent parking space at the socket for a few extra FPS. Unpack, install, be happy. After all, it works.

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