Question 1

It es compatible with intel i5?

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Most graphics card are compatible with a wide variety of processors and brand should not be an issue since all of them work the same way. I currently have an AMD build but my tech-savy friends say that the processor brand should not be an issue. I could be wrong, so cross-check with google.

Question 2

Is this PCI Express 2.0 or 3.0. Does not say in the specs. Going to be buying one in just a few days. I know the other is 3.0 but that is left out of specs on this one?

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Thx all.. counting to Wed. To order this. Though GTX 960 is close second both me I though

Question 3

how much power will this sucker take up?

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It's rated at 190 watts at full load. I bought the "LE" version a couple weeks ago to replace a factory overclocked HIS Radeon HD 7850. So far so good. I'm happy with the MSI card. It's very quiet. Also, I used MSI Afterburner to define my own fan profile. The fans are always running at least 28%. The card never goes above 58 degrees Celsius, even with an ambient room temperature of 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

Question 4

What is the difference between this and the 229.99 one?

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All I could find was a jump in gddr5 memory clock speed. 5700 vs. 5500, not really a difference.

Coty marshall

Question 5

I am not really gaming much but want a card to drive 4k monitors for work (not intensive gaming).  Assuming the same price should i get the 2GB regular version or this 4GB LE version?  I understand LE is lower clock speed just not sure which is better for what I'm doing

thanks

Accepted Answer

If you're looking for productivity hardware, consider the 21:9 monitors first. They're surprisingly good at it, and also slightly less expensive. Also, if this is a business setup, what you'll really want to look for is a business grade card. This 380 was meant for gaming, and has only one display port plugin as well as a max relolution (across all monitors) of 4k. What you'll need to look at is an amd firepro series or an nvidia quadro series video card. They're more designed for your setup. http://www.newegg.com/Workstation-Graphics-Cards/SubCategory/ID-449 I don't know enough about the business series of the cards to recommend one for your specific setup. If you have an IT guy, he may know a good solution. Or, if you're feeling adventerous, and won't be trying to run games or anything, you could get a crossfire setup of a couple of amd r7 260s or sli nvidia 750tis. (that tdp tho) Make sure to get the versions with lots of video ram, all those pixels need room to be stored in. Pixels are cheap if you don't do more than officework.

Question 6

I need to know if this GPU will fuction with my present Hardware?
Mobo  Gigabyte GA-F2A85XM-DH3
PS  Thermolake  650 watt
CPU  SMD A10-6800k APU w/Radeon  HD Graphics
Monitors  2) Samsung S24D300H

Accepted Answer

Yes it will plug into Mobo and the PS is enough to power  A10, this gfx card, and mobo. If you have any capture cards it may be a different situation as to whether your power supply is enough, but otherwise yes.

Question 7

Hi I am going to be buying this Graphic Card (MSI R9 380 4GB LE) in a few weeks and I need to know if this comes with the 2x 6pin cords or will I have to buy it and If i need to buy it can you please tell me which one to buy it's going to be my first time installing and buying a GPU?

Thanks :)

Accepted Answer

It doesn't come with those connecting cords.  Those are with the Power Supply Unit.  Check your PSU to be sure you have 2 available 6-pin power cords (or connectors on a single cord - each cord usually has 2-3 connectors).  Recommend you view some You-tube videos for walk-throughs of GPU installation.  I recently completed a full build and found You-tube invaluable.  New Egg has a full-build instructional video online.

Question 8

What is the difference between the regular 4G version and the LE 4g version?

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Only difference listed in the specs is the Clock speed is 975 instead of 1000.  I simply bumped mine to 1000 using MSI Afterburner.

Question 9

Is this direct x 12?

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Compatible? yes its compatible

Question 10

What is the interface on this device, and how does it differ from the video card listed under http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-127-878 ?

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Same as the one you reference except slightly slower clock speeds, hence "LE".  PCI Express 2.0 X16

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