With the right kind of expectations, I don't think too many people will be disappointed with what they get from this card. I recently built a new computer (first time experience), and I chose this card and manufacturer based on a recommendation of a roommate.
The new rig I built was mainly focused on playing StarCraft 2, so I wasn't too keen on spending too much on a card when the game doesn't require it. This card from XFX seemed to fit the bill as it had a decent amount of performance along with a reasonable price point. Most of my experience in gaming with this card is in StarCraft 2, and I can say that it runs very well overall. The frame rate isn't super-consistent, but the game has never bogged down to the point of playable (Ultra settings). I can't really comment much on any other games, so I'll just leave it at that.
My one major complaint about this card is that it can and does get obnoxiously loud under load. I feel like XFX could have done a little more to reign in this card's noise. With a pair of headphones on, it isn't quite that bad, but other people in the vicinity may not appreciate it. Even when idle, the fan is spinning around 40% and one can definitely pick the noise out.
Also, this may not be a widespread problem and may not be common at all, both units of the card I've received seem to have a noise associated with a bearing issue around the 44%-47% fan speed range. On my first unit, it was a totally ridiculous noise and one that I could not live with, so I RMA'd it. The second unit I received still exhibits some sort of whine around this speed range, but it is much more tolerable. Just something to keep in mind when purchasing this unit.
I've also had the experience of dealing with XFX's Support Ticket system when trying to find out my options for the high pitched whine my initial unit was making. The turnaround time for the Support Ticket system appears to be a day, and I felt from the responses that XFX was reluctant to have me RMA with them as they recommended I RMA with Amazon. While I would have preferred to RMA with XFX since I could request they test the replacement/repaired card before shipping it out to me, my patience with the Support Ticket's slow turnaround time wore thin over the course of four of five days, so Amazon it was. If I ever have to deal with their Support department again, I'll probably go through phone.
Overall, the card performs very well for what I use it for. It doesn't hurt that it has a lifetime warranty from XFX (after registration) should anything go wrong with it in the future. Hopefully, they'll be willing to honor it then. From my experience with this card and XFX support, I can't say that I'm left with a positive or negative impression, so three stars it is.
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| Graphics Ram | DDR5 SDRAM | GDDR5 | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM | GDDR6 |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI | PCI Express x16 |
| Item Dimensions | 6.3 x 3.9 x 12.6 inches | 6.3 x 3.9 x 12.6 inches | 3.9 x 6.3 x 12.6 inches | 6.5 x 3.5 x 11.5 inches | 9.49 x 5.16 x 1.61 inches |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4000 MHz | 5000 MHz | 4600 MHz | 4000 MHz | 14 GHz |
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