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So, in the end I cancelled my 5700xt. I had a lot of issues with a dead Vega 64 and I was unsure as to whether the card was faulty, or there was a really niche bug with AMD drivers and something else I was running (The issue was basically that I couldn't install any drivers).

As such, I opted for the slightly more expensive 2070 Super. Luckily GSync is now compatible on my FreeSync monitor.

 

Not sure what truth there is to it, but reviews mentioned it was due to AMD using super aggressive fan curves to keep noise levels at a minimum.

 

As far as heat cycling goes, it depends solely on the tin alloy used. You'd assume they know what they're doing... but then again, nVidia got bitten in the backside for it once.

Vega 64 was the same. The reference cooler prioritises sound to such a degree that the card will throttle itself.

1440p @ 155hz is the goal really.

I would have stuck with my Vega 64 were it not so damn loud.

I went for the Powercolor Red Devil one. Biggest cooler and meant to be the best noise/temps. I wouldn't ever go reference AMD again, the blower is crap.

But, in terms of pricing, the 2070 Super was a good £50-£75 more... only the Founders Edition was close and that is always out of stock.

I think it'll be a good decision in the end to be honest, not too concerned.

I nearly went for the Sapphire Pulse, but in the end the extra £15 made the Powercolor Red Devil the winner for me. Better cooling and lower noise. That and game clocks increased too (although not really anything significant).

Upgrading from a reference Vega 64 simply because it's too loud for me!

Im one of those that could happily live without it though lol

You say that... but I never had anything RGB until I recently installed a used Soundblaster AE-5 which has RGB... and it's actually pretty cool

Hello. I am extreme overclocker. I have RGB in computer.

Lets be friends.