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All the custom AMD Radeon RX 460 cards announced so far!

By Koh Wanzi - on 17 Aug 2016, 10:38am

PowerColor, Sapphire

PowerColor

PowerColor Red Dragon RX 460 4GB

PowerColor is similarly releasing 2GB and 4GB versions of the Radeon RX 460. But unlike some of the other brands here, there are actually physical differences between the two cards. For one, the Red Dragon RX 460 2GB comes with just a single-fan cooler, while the 4GB model favors a dual-fan solution.

Both are however clocked at the same 1,212MHz boost clock, so the single-fan 2GB card is likely to post higher temperatures than its dual-fan counterpart.

The Red Dragon RX 460 4GB utilizes what PowerColor calls its Double Blade III fan technology, which is really two 80mm double ball bearing fans that have been designed to increase air flow and also prevent dust built-up on the fans.

The Red Dragon RX 460 2GB is selling for US$109, while the 4GB version is more expensive at US$129.


Sapphire

Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 460 4GB

Sapphire has announced two different models of the Radeon RX 460, the Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 460 4GB and the Radeon RX 460 2GB. As the names suggest, the cards are set apart by the amount of VRAM they have, but the Nitro card also boasts additional features like higher quality components and removable fans.

For starters, the Nitro Radeon RX 460 features Sapphire’s Dual-X cooler, which comprises two 90mm dual ball bearing fans that should last longer than more common sleeve bearing fans. The fans also use Sapphire’s Quick Connect system, and they can be easily removed, cleaned, or replaced without having to disassemble the entire fan shroud.

Finally, the card includes an additional 6-pin power connector to deliver extra power to the GPU. In comparison, the reference design derives its power solely from the PCIe slot. The Nitro card has a boost clock of 1,250MHz, up from the reference card’s 1,200MHz.

Sapphire Radeon RX 460

The Sapphire Radeon RX 460 is a far more ordinary affair. While it still uses a Dual-X cooling solution with dual ball bearing fans, you can’t remove the fans like you can on the Nitro card. There is also no extra power connector, and the card is clocked lower at a 1,210MHz boost clock.

The Sapphire Nitro Radeon RX 460 costs US$139, while the Radeon RX 460 is cheaper at US$119.

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