Asrock Steel Legend RX 7900 GRE - Overview, First Impressions and comparison to XFX 6700 XT!

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I was looking for a new GPU and flip flopping between the 7800 XT and the 4070 Super. The 7900 GRE came at just the right time, and I ordered the Asrock Steel Legend the day it dropped. Check out the video for my first impressions of the card and comparison to my old 6700 XT!

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@pedromartins4847
@pedromartins4847 Місяць тому
Nice vid! Did the same upgrade a few days ago, couldn't be happier with a 4k monitor.
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Very nice! I'm on 3440x1440 myself, and it's a huge upgrade.
@codyarmstrong1038
@codyarmstrong1038 Місяць тому
Mine will be in soon! I can't wait to get this card installed
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Awesome, let me know how it goes. I suggest doing a fresh driver install. Even though I had a 6700xt prior, I could tell it ran more stable starting over again.
@jckl9884
@jckl9884 Місяць тому
amazing review!
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Thanks for the feedback!
@Ramshackle6984
@Ramshackle6984 Місяць тому
I just built a new system for the same reasons. I bought the Alienware OLED ultrawide 34" 3440x1440p panel (gorgeous btw) and needed some extra power for the extended resolution. I was on a 9600K @ 4.4Ghz and an RTX 3060Ti. Was going to upgrade to a 7800XT but it wasn't enough of a boost over the 3060Ti and I didn't want to buy into a 7900 XT or 4070Ti/S. When I saw the GRE come out, it was decided. You get close to a 7900 XT for a fair price. There hopefully will be a fix for the RAM clock speed bug. Once we can OC the RAM it will further close that gap to the XT. I paired this Steel Legend 7900 GRE with the Steel Legend B650E motherboard and a 7800X3D.
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Awesome combo! I've got a video coming out tomorrow morning about my adventures overclocking the VRAM on my 7900, give it a look! The new AMD drivers open up the card for better OC.
@Ramshackle6984
@Ramshackle6984 Місяць тому
I just got the updated driver and will be testing tonight. I'm hoping for 2500Mhz+ on the VRAM to get it comparable to the 7900 XT. I'm aware the XT has a fifth channel at 320bit, but I'm curious how close the GRE can get to the XT.@@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
@@Ramshackle6984 spoiler alert, I had major stability issues on anything past 2400 MHz. Definitely let me know how it works for you!
@Ramshackle6984
@Ramshackle6984 Місяць тому
I got 2450Mhz to pass tests. I need to do more thorough testing. However, in the first tests I ran Time Spy Extreme stock and got a combined score of 9267. I then ran the VRAM at 2450Mhz with +15% PL and the Max Freq allowed to get a combined score of 9698. I will keep narrowing it down and run more tests. I had hard locks at 2500Mhz with +15% PL. I'm happy to see some, ~5%, uplift from giving the memory a boost. Note: my CPU is not OC'd, since it's an X3D I'm just using PBO capped at 85*C TJMax and CO -20mv. @@CasualTechReview
@ToGrimmToWin
@ToGrimmToWin Місяць тому
It's like changing the timings on your system. RAM not the clock speed but the timings like CL16 1919 39 3600 megahertz if I started messing with those CL timings, that's what the fast timing setting does. At least as far as I was explained
@Saneful_insanity
@Saneful_insanity Місяць тому
This is the exact card I'm looking to buy!
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Can't recommend this card enough. Powerful yet stays super cool.
@lukasschmidt9555
@lukasschmidt9555 Місяць тому
Great card, if you have a steel legend motherboard it will look even better!
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
@lukasschmidt9555 yeah maybe I will consider that next time I look to upgrade. Thanks for watching!
@simiez
@simiez 15 днів тому
You need to install the latest driver to unlock memory oc! This thing overclock like a beast! Up to 10-15% only with memory oc
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview 15 днів тому
I recorded this video before the update came out. In a follow up video, I explored performance gains on the new driver.
@Saneful_insanity
@Saneful_insanity Місяць тому
here is one positive to take away...even though the memory is gimped, it is not nearly as gimped as what memory speeds nvidia offers on cards in this and above this price range. still seems good in my book!
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
100%, I still love this card for the price!
@Steve30x
@Steve30x Місяць тому
Wouldn't it be great if somebody found a way to flash the 5900xt bios to the 7900gre. Even if it doesn't bring it fully up to the 7900xt just like it was possible to do with a few generations of Nvidia GPUs. In fact I flashed the gtx770 bios to my gtx680 when I had it. Let's say flashing the 7900xt bios to it improves the vram speed by 25% - 50% and GPU boost by 100mhz+
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
@Steve30x I think the longer it's out the more optimized it will be. I'll admit the driver's could be better at the moment, but it'll get there.
@Steve30x
@Steve30x Місяць тому
@@CasualTechReview I haven't had any problems with the drivers since I've moved from Nvidia to AMD four years ago. In fact the newest driver 24.3.1 makes dead space remastered is far more playable than it was with the first 24.2.1 driver.
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
@Steve30x glad to hear. I've had some issues since making the switch to the gre but my plan is to work thru them. Agreed that amd is a great option and preferred in many cases.
@moasto02
@moasto02 Місяць тому
I was in a similar situation but looking for a card that fits in a FormD T1 mini ITX case. The Gigabyte model was short enought to fit and has the best value for the performance. Alot of people were talking negatively about this card, but since it's nearly impossible to find an equivalent Nvidia card for MSRP, the value is great.
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Awesome, I hope it treats you well. Loved mine so far, thanks for watching!
@user-qx8xg1jj3j
@user-qx8xg1jj3j Місяць тому
nice choice!
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Thanks, it's been a great card so far. It's powerful, quiet and stays cool. Thanks for watching!
@ToGrimmToWin
@ToGrimmToWin Місяць тому
I had issues as soon as I turned fast timing on it kind of froze up. I managed to turn it off and then the problem went away before my system locked up when I tried 2600 memory it crashed my computer so I ran the auto OC in the auto memory. Overclock and then just typed in numbers that it gave me and do a manual overclock with power limit. Maxed out and left it alone so far
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Agree, I had no luck with fast timing either. There is a little bit more room for performance beyond the recommendations, if you are willing to tinker.
@ix2301
@ix2301 Місяць тому
planning on pairing one with a 7800x3d, cheapest 4070 goes for 100 eur more and i don't plan on using RT so its a no brainer for me
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
You absolutely won't regret it. I'm running some gaming benchmarks in Starfield and CP2077 with and without RT, be sure to check that out when it gets posted. I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
@MrJerrypotter71
@MrJerrypotter71 20 днів тому
Great review where did you get that cool looking graphics card support bracket ?
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview 20 днів тому
Thanks, I got it on Amazon. Its not quite as sturdy as I would have hoped, but it gets the job done.
@Lennox032
@Lennox032 Місяць тому
you should be able to push memory to 2600mhz now with AMD latest drivers, It's unlocked the sliders now.
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
The slider actually goes all the way up to 3000 MHz! However, in my testing anything above 2420 causes frequent crashes. I just released a new video talking about the best settings I found! Thanks for watching.
@cocosloan3748
@cocosloan3748 Місяць тому
How cold is this GPU ? Amazing 😱😱
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Stays very cool, usually doesn't go above 52 degrees Celsius.
@Ovalblade1
@Ovalblade1 Місяць тому
great review. Could I ask the measured length of this card internally in your case please? I read different lengths from different retailers.
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Yeah no problem, according to Asrock it's 304mm, or 11.96 inches. I will verify that when I get an opportunity and let you know. Thanks for watching!
@gogaming5449
@gogaming5449 Місяць тому
dont forget to OC memory on 7900 gre , few days ago was new driver :D 10% or more performance gain in most games :D and yes memory was unstable so thats why its artefacting unfortunately, now it should be good, if not them RMA
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Haha for sure. Check out my next video in which I go thru all of that. Additionally, I'll soon be releasing another video talking about my preferred oc specs. Thanks for watching!
@shubhamkumar8596
@shubhamkumar8596 Місяць тому
yes this a great gpu i m planning to buy either this asrock oc gpu or sapphire pure oc gpu
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Yep those are the two I was looking at. The sapphire pure still hasn't come in stock I don't believe, that's why I bought the asrock. Thanks for watching!
@shubhamkumar8596
@shubhamkumar8596 Місяць тому
@@CasualTechReview 👍
@gamerforever4837
@gamerforever4837 Місяць тому
Could it be, the undervolt plus the memory oc? I have had no issues with my sapphire nitro+, but I didn't undervolt to oc the card.
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
I will certainly include this factor as I continue to experiment, and report on it in the next video. I've never had undervolting make that kind of impact before, but who knows??? Thanks for watching.
@ToGrimmToWin
@ToGrimmToWin Місяць тому
I'm selling my 6800xt red devil. Just picked this card up yesterday for $612 taxed. I have a mostly all white build ao it matches better
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Nice, you are going to love it. I've got a video releasing soon where I talk about my experience in performance tuning the card. Thanks for watching!
@hitmanslayer3003
@hitmanslayer3003 Місяць тому
lol cool, just ordered the same card from Newegg. The price was too good to pass up.
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
You won't regret it! Be sure to update the drivers.
@Steve30x
@Steve30x Місяць тому
If your 6700xt was struggling with 3440 x 1440 imagine how my 5700xt is coping with that resolution then 😂 I've been gaming on that resolution with new games with very little problems and mostly above 60fps with my 5700xt. But I have an XFX 7900gre ordered. It's running slightly quicker than the red devil you. I should get delivery of it by this time next week. Hopefully the delivery driver doesn't drop it in my lap because he would need a key to my house to get in.
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
That's awesome, congrats! The 5700xt was a great card for sure, but you will notice a massive performance increase! Come on back and let us know how you like it!
@mawandaeed
@mawandaeed Місяць тому
Wish there's a phantom gaming variant
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
I agree, I believe that's their high end model. I wanted a white GRE and this was the only one available. Still like it for what it does though.
@n6dl321
@n6dl321 Місяць тому
Ah yes. a bit heavy which was why I got the Challenger 2 fan version. on my R7 7700x
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Yeah the 3 fan models are definitely heavier. I just prefer the cooling capability of the 3 fan models. It's whatever fits your specific build the best. Thanks for watching!
@ghlutton7971
@ghlutton7971 20 днів тому
What is that thing showing the status and running temps etc. on the side of your computer?
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview 20 днів тому
That is a PC Sensor Panel. I did a short overview of it here: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/oWSHrW6Oap2qs58.html
@ghlutton7971
@ghlutton7971 20 днів тому
@@CasualTechReview thank you for the quick reply!
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview 20 днів тому
Of course! The panel is super easy to set up and install, I highly recommend getting one!
@ionkonstantinglisic7829
@ionkonstantinglisic7829 Місяць тому
I dont know what to get 7800xt or 7900gre.7900 gre is slightly better but not enoguh,what should i buy Is 650war psu enough? sorry for bad english
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
I really appreciate the extra capability of the GRE. I believe AMD recommends 700W PSU, I have a 750.
@alaabend6829
@alaabend6829 Місяць тому
they updated the card now u can play with the momery , have u tried it yet ?
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Sure have, I have another video talking about my experiences with that. Got another video in the works with more testing etc. Check those out!
@user-ob6rf1zg7e
@user-ob6rf1zg7e Місяць тому
Curious, what's the model of the monitor in your case?
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
It's the wownova 5 inch sensor panel. I did a review all about it! ukposts.info/have/v-deo/oWSHrW6Oap2qs58.htmlsi=xSZZ9IsWMo5FmeDF
@brunomiguel4199
@brunomiguel4199 Місяць тому
what display is that on your case? that shows performance
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
It's the Wownova 5 inch display. I did a quick review of it here! ukposts.info/have/v-deo/oWSHrW6Oap2qs58.htmlsi=xn5uLgtqlu-j9PgR
@brunomiguel4199
@brunomiguel4199 Місяць тому
@@CasualTechReviewthanks
@s1gnex
@s1gnex 17 днів тому
Is this a worthy upgrade over a 2080 Ti?
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview 17 днів тому
I would say so. According to TechPowerUp, you can expect a 51% bump in performance by upgrading to the 7900 GRE. Sounds good to me! www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-2080-ti.c3305
@ToGrimmToWin
@ToGrimmToWin Місяць тому
I guess some of the benchmarks are showing you're getting 4,070 4,070 super Ray Trace performance and 4,070 ti super non retracing performance roughly
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
I'd say that's a pretty fair assessment, at a lower price point as well. And if I'm being honest, I could not care less about ray tracing.
@ToGrimmToWin
@ToGrimmToWin Місяць тому
Im at 2390 memory and 2569 core
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
That's not a bad place to be, I tune mine very similar.
@Raynolds007
@Raynolds007 Місяць тому
So it doesnt even come with a support bracket ..
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
Correct. And it's a fairly heavy card so I would suggest one. In fairness, i believe most cards don't come with them.
@Raynolds007
@Raynolds007 Місяць тому
I know that Saphire and XFX include one so maybe Asrock tried to save on cost or just couldnt be bothered :)@@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview
@CasualTechReview Місяць тому
@@Raynolds007 fair enough. I just got one from Amazon for like 17 bucks.
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