Key Features & Specs:
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 590 (Polaris Architecture).
Memory: 8GB GDDR5, 256-bit bus.
Stream Processors: 2304.
Clock Speeds: Boost clocks often exceeding 1500 MHz (specifics vary by model,
e.g., Sapphire Pulse), with effective memory clock around 8000 MHz.
Cooling: Sapphire's Dual-X with ball-bearing fans, heat pipes,
and often a backplate for better heat dissipation and durability.
Performance Target: Ideal for 1080p gaming at high settings,
with good capability for 1440p in many games.
Power: Requires a single 8-pin PCIe power connector,
around 235W TDP. Sapphire Specifics (GME/Nitro+):
GME (Gaming Mainstream Edition): A popular variant with strong performance.
NITRO+ Special Edition: Often features higher factory overclocks (like 1545 MHz+), Dual-UEFI BIOS (Boost/Silent modes), premium components (Black Diamond Chokes,
Polymer Capacitors) for extreme reliability and cooling.
Dual-X Cooling: Features large fans with dual ball bearings for longer life and better airflow than sleeve bearings.