The GPU is the same, but the memory isn't. Most of those 4GB models use Micron chips, which tend to be a bit cheaper and slower. Since it's anything you try to overclock, I guess you just have to test it out. I doubt they'll hit 8 Gbps, though; a buddy of mine used the 4GB versions for mining (with the Micron chips) and he could barely squeeze out 7.5 Gbps.
Since the RX 580 is a bit cheaper, I’d probably lean toward that one, but... there's actually a difference between the 4GB and 8GB versions when it comes to memory speed. The 4GB models run at 7 Gbps (while the 8GB ones hit 8 Gbps), just like the RX 570 models. It's pretty well known that Polaris cards often struggle with memory bandwidth relative to the GPU, so even with about 10% more stream processors and slightly higher clock speeds, this RX 580 will likely only be 5-10% faster whenever you aren't hitting a VRAM bottleneck.
It's true that it's a low-end HP 😬 ...but you aren't going to find better specs at that price point. If it's too expensive, maybe look at something used. Personally, I don't think buying anything cheaper than this is worth it if you want something brand new.
The only thing worth looking forward to is seeing if the 5600 XT makes an appearance at CES in a few days and eventually hits the US market. That might shift the value proposition in this segment a bit. Otherwise, I guess there's no real reason to wait for 😉
The power supply is an EVGA 500 W Bronze. The Kingston 480GB A400 SATA3 2.5" SSD (7mm). The SilentiumPC Signum SG1 Pure Black case, just the chassis itself without the power supply. Intel Core i5 Desktop Ryzen 5 6C/12T 1600 (3.2/3.6GHz Boost,19MB,65W,AM4) box, including a Wraith Stealth cooler (2nd Gen Ryzen) I guess I should probably mention that I’m looking at two of them. Maybe just thinking out loud. Corsair 8GB DDR4 2400 Value, COR-CMV8GX4M1A240C16 The VGA XFX Radeon RX 570 RS 8GB features 3x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, and 1x DVI-D outputs. P/N: RX-570P8DFD6. GIGABYTE Intel B460 Desktop Motherboard (AM4, 2xDDR4, 1xPCI-E3.0x16, 2xPCI-Ex1, USB3.1, USB2.0, 6xSATA, 1xM.2) B460M_S2H
It could be done better... In my opinion, pairing a 2700X with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 makes for a much stronger combo, and it’s only slightly more expensive. Maybe an AOC 24G2 (144Hz IPS) would fit within $2667. Probably wouldn't work at Best Buy, .
Just looking at an AMD desktop setup with a Ryzen 7—8 cores, 16 threads, clocking in at 4.35GHz. It’s got 20MB and a 105W draw. I guess it's a solid little workhorse, maybe. I guess I'm looking at a single 16GB Crucial kit—that's two 8GB sticks of DDR4 running at 3000 MT/s. One Zalman T6 Midi-Tower ATX case, no power supply included. Just one SilentiumPC Vero L2 500W, 80+ Bronze power supply. Just one Gainward GeForce GTX 1650.Sweet. Maybe Pegasus with 4GB? I guess. A single B450M PRO4. Just one Gigabyte 240GB SSD, 2.5", SATA III, hitting around 500MB/s reads and 420MB/s writes. Just one 1TB WD Blue hard drive, 7200 RPM.
Total: $1.75 Maybe you can snag a 2% discount if you mention that this was put together on the forum—I think it involves a link to the thread and my username.$1.75
If you're playing titles like PUBG or Battlefield V, I’d say it’s definitely worth opting for dual-channel memory. It makes a noticeable difference, especially on an RX 570 paired with CPUs that really lean on RAM performance—think first-gen Ryzen chips or those lower-resource processors like an i3 or i5. Honestly, the price gap between single and dual-channel setups is so negligible these days that it's probably a no-brainer. $33.
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It’s basically the same story we saw with the RX 5700 and XT models—you're looking at maybe a 10% bump in stream processors and slightly higher clock speeds, I guess.
You probably won't find anyone here rocking an RTX 2080 Ti; this subforum is just too small to have folks willing to drop that much on a single GPU alone. 😬Maybe try checking out PC Expert or Bug.
Anyway, most 2080 Ti models seem to have decent heatsinks, plus they come with a 3-year warranty.
If we're talking raw power, AMD Ryzen 9 3950 x is currently the fastest CPU available for After Effects. That said, it’s only pulling ahead of the Intel Core i9 9900K by a tiny margin, which might make the steep price tag a bit tough to swallow. But, I guess if you're really looking to shave some time off your render speeds, it does offer about a 10% boost over both the Intel Core i9 9900K or the Ryzen 9 3900X.
It’s an old platform paired with a pretty weak CPU... you could probably find something with a similar GPU but a much better processor on a modern socket that actually allows for future upgrades.