XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6800 XT Long-Term Review

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024

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  • @pcper
    @pcper  2 роки тому +43

    CORRECTION: In the video the Ryzen 5 3600X is listed as the CPU used for testing, but it was in fact a Ryzen 5 5600X. Josh even told me he used the R5 5600X, and I still screwed it up. -SP

    • @carlosclara4759
      @carlosclara4759 Рік тому

      Will this 6800xt be a good pair with 5700x cpu. Any suggestion.?

    • @axelNodvon2047
      @axelNodvon2047 Рік тому

      @@carlosclara4759 would be fine

  • @joshwalrath9518
    @joshwalrath9518 2 роки тому +20

    Sebastian edited down to be 13:37 in length. That's next level editing.

  • @hobbyxplorer
    @hobbyxplorer 2 роки тому +5

    ive never heard of this brand so thanks for the background history. picked up a XFX 6900 XT on sale for $799 today. Currently running a 6700 XT which was great for 1440 but upgraded my monitor to 4k so i needed a little more power to game 4k@144 on Samsungs QN90b QLED. Highly recommended btw.

  • @RegazozoGaming
    @RegazozoGaming 2 роки тому +8

    I had a local computer shop that had a few high end cards for sale about 8 months ago. I had a choice between a Power Color Red Devil Ultimate and XFX Merc 319 Black Edition. The XFX was 100 dollars cheaper but it would not fit in my case and the Red Devil card is massive. He is not kidding about the size of these Merc Cards.

  • @thederphimself
    @thederphimself Рік тому +8

    I just got one of these cards for less than $650 on sale and I love it! It definitely leaves my old RX 5700 XT OC from Gigabyte in the dust.

  • @Kapitaen_Flauschbart
    @Kapitaen_Flauschbart 11 місяців тому +2

    greetings!
    I had the chance to test out both the XFX 6800 aswell as the 6900xt ... changed the shroud with a tripple 90mm Noctua fan assembly, awesome cooling performance with these modern heatsinks!

  • @JeffBreyer
    @JeffBreyer 2 роки тому +5

    I was fortunate enough to get my own Midnight Edition 6800 XT directly from AMD for MSRP when I built my latest system last year. Brilliant card. The Merc 319 takes it to the next level. Great review.

  • @waxsta
    @waxsta 2 роки тому +11

    I had this from launch and got it at around the msrp price. Fantastic card, although I had to get a anti sag arm to keep it up. Its a huge heavy beast. But beautiful

  • @jamesmortley9539
    @jamesmortley9539 2 роки тому +3

    I bought the XFX merc 319 6900XT when it was the only card in stock in about August last year. I agree with your comments that it looks fantastic, the build quality is the best I've ever had, and the thermals are fabulous. I've never had an XFX before and I consider myself very lucky with this card. I note you said your card pulls 500w! I've never seen more than 350, and I undervolt mine to use 154w for 100fps Elden Ring at 3440x1440.

    • @jasons407
      @jasons407 Рік тому

      I think they meant the system pulled 500+W, not the card itself.

  • @KaLi10
    @KaLi10 Рік тому +2

    I bought a second-hand, known mined on, RX 6800 qick for $300. I have been running it for about a month and have had no problems...took a chance and couldn't be happier. Doubled my performance of the 5700.

  • @agent_galactic2856
    @agent_galactic2856 Рік тому +4

    "Not only can you beat somebody to death with it, but it's gonna stay really cool while it's happening" - Josh Walrath

  • @zq7246
    @zq7246 2 роки тому +4

    I just bought and installed the RX 6750 XT verison and i'm loving it! $549 on Newegg is a great price for it too.

    • @alistairt7544
      @alistairt7544 2 роки тому

      I'm thinking of getting this one! It's around my price point so I'm so tempted. It'll be a big upgrade from my current 1060 :/ Will it comfortably play 1440p max settings? I'm new to all of this is all the info is so overwhelming lol

    • @zq7246
      @zq7246 2 роки тому

      @@alistairt7544 yes it can play everything 1440p ultra at least 60 fps but usually quite a bit more. I've only had mine for a few days but honestly it's beating my expectations. The merc 319 6750 does better than what I've seen for the benchmark for the stock 6750s on UA-cam. I think you'd be very happy. It's a very capable card and the price is a steal!

  • @TrackManiaFtw
    @TrackManiaFtw 2 роки тому +6

    There is the XFX Core Gaming version, which does have 3xDisplayPort + 1HDMI and the XFX Black Gaming, which is the one with the USB-C port, 2xDisplayPort and 1xHDMI.

  • @alsydar
    @alsydar Рік тому +1

    Great review, especially with a nice euphonic voice. Thanks!

  • @mrnezbitt
    @mrnezbitt Рік тому +3

    I just bought this can't wait to build with it. This card is huge and this thing feels very well built and solid! One issue is that I am a bit nervous that it will fit in the case (fingers crossed). Definitely check the card size vs. case size.

    • @intensenut9066
      @intensenut9066 Рік тому +1

      Did it fit? What is the measurement of the case needed to fit it?

    • @jakemoretti6537
      @jakemoretti6537 Рік тому +1

      @@intensenut9066 It's roughly 14'' long or 340mm if you use the Metric System.

    • @intensenut9066
      @intensenut9066 Рік тому +1

      @@jakemoretti6537 thanks. I’ve seen it crashes often. Is this true or user error?

    • @mrnezbitt
      @mrnezbitt Рік тому

      @@intensenut9066 Hey sorry for the late reply on my side it did fit yeah with plenty of room. I had a 2nd hand corsair 4000D that I put it in. I think it would fit in *most* mid sized towers. I would definitely check the dimensions of both case and card. Don't forget that the PCIe slot on the motherboard is not directly at the very very back so you have to facotr in a little bit for that, plus any front panel fan depths.

    • @mrnezbitt
      @mrnezbitt Рік тому

      @@jakemoretti6537 Thanks for the information. I actually took my tape measure out to measure it to be 100% sure haha! I'm so glad it fit in the case. This is something I'll bear in mind next time I build (maybe with nvidia 4000 series next time, if I become a millionaire haha)

  • @tobiasstamenkovic9628
    @tobiasstamenkovic9628 День тому

    This thing is XFX's magnum opus. If you have a case that can fit it and you get one for an OK price, grab it.

  • @b-ranthatway8066
    @b-ranthatway8066 Рік тому +3

    With my i9-13900k, 64gb ddr5, and my 1070 FTW...... with the pricing, the way it is, 6800 xt speedster is probably what I'm going with, unless prices are going to drop again 😅

  • @Marthos01
    @Marthos01 2 роки тому +3

    I own the 319 SWFT 6900XT by XFX which I believe has not as many heatpipes but it's the same overall size and it does away with the LED's and logo's however It's still a similarly good build card. After tuning the fan profile and undervolting it's fantastic.

  • @truetierra
    @truetierra Рік тому

    Thanks for this video. Im looking at picking up one of these (albeit 2nd hand ~ non-miner) I was torn between this and a rtx3070 but I really want that 16gb vram up my sleeve for the years to come.

  • @45eno
    @45eno Місяць тому

    My 6800XT Merc I just bought has 3 Display ports and 1 HDMI. I have four 1080p 27" currently connected to the card and it was exactly the same as the 6600XT I removed from the build. Works great to run Eyefinity at 3x1 all at 240hz and the 4th monitor on the HDMI port running 1080p 144hz as the top stats screen.

  • @unclelala4216
    @unclelala4216 2 роки тому +3

    That background music made me cry🥹

  • @45eno
    @45eno Місяць тому

    I just bought two used 6800XT for $300 each in Aug 2024. Both were used for only gaming and include the retail box. Asrock Phantom Gaming and XFX Merc. I am now considering replacing my Silverstone GD09 HTPC case for the GD11 HTPC case so I can swap out my 6700XT for this 6800XT to be used on my 4k 144hz 65" screen w/ 7800X3D&X670 setup.

  • @techieg33k
    @techieg33k 2 роки тому +1

    That looks awesome. I'll have to keep an eye out on how the xfx merc does in the next gen. Planning to build a new machine in 2023

  • @Hugos68
    @Hugos68 Рік тому +1

    For the benchmarks was SAM on or off? Great review by the way!

  • @Bare_Essence
    @Bare_Essence 2 роки тому +2

    The 6900 XT Merc 319 is below founders MSRP on sale $899.99. Though, not that much real world difference between that and the 6800 XT @$799.99. Still interesting that we are finally below VERY high MSRP. Almost seems reasonable. Surprising, the $899.99 6900 XT at NewEgg is still available. Been there for almost a week. So, either no one wants AMD high end or people are waiting for 4xxx and 7xxxx cards to debut.

  • @fordprefect6549
    @fordprefect6549 Рік тому +1

    Late to the party, but just got this card over both teams latest offerings a couple months ago for a great price. Lisa and Jensen can both stuff their margins you-know-where.

  • @sherwinrossouw2691
    @sherwinrossouw2691 2 роки тому

    I have the exact same setup just with 64 gig ddr 4 and I must say I am blown away it's a huge jump from my previous system

  • @user-vm7bz9le2m
    @user-vm7bz9le2m Рік тому +1

    Just picked this up for $430 with starfield premium edition... needless to say I am thrilled

  • @hungrydave
    @hungrydave Рік тому +3

    Looking to upgrade to this from a 1080ti. Seems like a good value now at $550 (at BestBuy).

    • @mcgusjustice
      @mcgusjustice Рік тому

      Best value was/is the 6950xt at 570$ right now

    • @hungrydave
      @hungrydave Рік тому

      @@mcgusjustice Yeah probably. But I'm happy with the $520 I paid for a Sapphire Pulse 6800XT in Feb. Got plenty of mileage on it already. Would be a while for me to look for another upgrade again.

  • @revelationvideoproductions1168
    @revelationvideoproductions1168 6 місяців тому

    Need advice on this. This card is on Amazon for $380 is it worth it? I'm only using for editing videos 4K and up. I have a 3070, and thinking of the 7900 GRB version because that's $549, but sometimes if you catch it right you can get a 20 gig 7900 for the same price around $549. My question just for video editing which card gives me the best performance for the money?

  • @ChoppyChof
    @ChoppyChof 2 роки тому +1

    I got one of these to replace a 5500xt…..I then had to get a new case to fit it into! Its a big boy for sure. But that size means great thermals, and other than the disappointment of native RT performance on cyberpunk, it’s been solid otherwise.

  • @ABRetroCollections
    @ABRetroCollections Рік тому +1

    BFG wasn't thrown to the side per se. Their build quality and RMA process was completely broken. They didn't last long due to those reasons alone.

  • @metalmasterlp
    @metalmasterlp 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video

  • @rotemlv
    @rotemlv Рік тому +1

    It's on sale now on amazon for $485. Lol, I'd actually get one if my case was large enough (and it was a large case back then).

  • @michygeorg
    @michygeorg 2 роки тому +1

    I just bought this on Amazon for $701.35. Coming from a Vega 56, so this is gonna be good.

    • @MoizCOUK
      @MoizCOUK 2 роки тому

      how bad is the coil whine on core version ?

  • @traaaaan
    @traaaaan Рік тому

    I got a red devil 6800 xt a few weeks ago for just under $600. It's 12.5" and to fit in my meshify c i had to swap the middle front 120mm intake to a slim noctua. Card is a beast. First amd card since ATI was bought by amd.
    I only miss rtx voice from my 2070s. Way better at noise elimination than amd noise suppression

  • @PunisherOfDeath101
    @PunisherOfDeath101 2 роки тому +2

    I'm going amd with my next build. Sapphire vs xfx for me. We see who gets my money.

  • @ole-martinbroz8590
    @ole-martinbroz8590 2 роки тому +1

    own the 6800 non XT, same design and if you find it very well for the XT.. imagine the non XT, so quiet :D

  • @Repsikka
    @Repsikka Рік тому +2

    I thought Nvidia cut off XFX because XFX started also making AMD or ATI cards, but if it was just because then that's fucked up, even if they were cut off because they started manufacturing cards for the competitors seems petty to me, but then again, Nvidia has shown it's pettiness time and time again over the years.
    Just ordered myself one of these on Thursday, excited to install it on my pc once it's delivered

  • @manolito7045
    @manolito7045 2 роки тому

    Hello,
    Thank you very much for you video.
    I was Intel + Nvidia team for my last config which was an Asus Laptop G752, it has 4.5 years now and I have ordered a new config.
    I have a question, if you would have the answer will be great : the new config that I will receive soon has a XFX SWFT 319 RX 6800 XT, I saw that it seems to be underclocked compared to the AMD basic card, I wonder if the performances could be a despoitment or not.
    Again, thank you very much for your work which I appreciate a lot.

    • @joshwalrath9518
      @joshwalrath9518 2 роки тому

      It will probably perform within a few % of standard AMD card.

  • @RegularDudeInTraffic
    @RegularDudeInTraffic 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome product if you see yourself playing light RT titles or non RT titles.

  • @Od4n
    @Od4n 2 роки тому +1

    A comment on the IO ports. The SWFT CORE model has 3 DP, 1 HDMI , no USB C. It's cheaper but comparable in performance. Definitely NOT comparable in looks.

    • @MoizCOUK
      @MoizCOUK 2 роки тому +1

      MERC319 core also has 1 HDMI and 3DPs now they changed it over time this review is for Black edition card this is no longer available

    • @varmastiko2908
      @varmastiko2908 2 роки тому +1

      @@MoizCOUK Can you tell me what the differences are between the Merc Core and Merc Black? It seems the cooler has some small differences but I can't find info on that anywhere, not even on the official manufacturer's website. Thanks.

    • @Ritzasone
      @Ritzasone Рік тому +2

      @@varmastiko2908 maybe too late to answer the differences are big smaller cooler one headpipe less , less phases worse fans. I feel scammed from xfx since I bought one looking the reviews but it's not the same card only look a like they should not named it merc 😤

    • @varmastiko2908
      @varmastiko2908 Рік тому +1

      @@Ritzasone It's definitely a scam and reviewers never bring this stuff up. Consumer has to do all the research themselves but that's nothing new. What I've learned is that one should not buy anything in a hurry. Too bad most consumers are so hasty because that then creates shortages even when products are lackluster.

  • @MrMatt3046
    @MrMatt3046 2 роки тому +1

    i had several nice products from BFG that i got because of the lifetime warranty.

  • @riekopo7638
    @riekopo7638 2 роки тому +2

    There are two 319 versions of this card. Is it the Core or Black?

    • @joshwalrath9518
      @joshwalrath9518 2 роки тому +2

      Black... the OC'd one.

    • @MoizCOUK
      @MoizCOUK 2 роки тому +2

      this model is no longer on sale only core version is on sale with down graded pcb

    • @Nalguita
      @Nalguita 2 роки тому +1

      @@MoizCOUK Not Only pcb, it have 6 heatpipes intead 7, and worse fans according to website.

  • @CognizantCheddar
    @CognizantCheddar 9 місяців тому +2

    Snagged an open box Merc 6800 XT for 450.

    • @joshwalrath9518
      @joshwalrath9518 9 місяців тому +1

      That's a bargain!

    • @CognizantCheddar
      @CognizantCheddar 9 місяців тому +1

      @@joshwalrath9518 No coil whine, either. eBay gambles can pay off. 😅

  • @philipmitchell7660
    @philipmitchell7660 2 роки тому

    I've run one of these since Feb 2021 with Strix X570, 5800x and 32 GB Samsung bdie at 3600 MHz. Smooth, trouble free, feels like it is over engineered. I bought it as xfx have a rep for doing things right. I had an xfx 7700 1gb for years and it never missed a beat, next a gigabyte rx590 as it was a great deal, but after the 6800xt experience, I'll stick with xfx unless I am forced to Nvidia. I'm a keen mature gamer

    • @philipmitchell7660
      @philipmitchell7660 2 роки тому

      Btw I squeezed it in Meshify 2 Compact with 5 noctua fans. It doesn't sag as the 1mm on the 341 length is being absorbed by the fan!

    • @jeremyp.1803
      @jeremyp.1803 2 роки тому

      Do you have the core or the "black" version? I've heard that there is some nasty coil whine with the older core versions.

    • @philipmitchell7660
      @philipmitchell7660 2 роки тому

      @@jeremyp.1803 I don't know which version but it was early release, but I've never had an issue with coil whine. Got an 850w PSU. I've never had an issue with the 6800xt, been buttery smooth. I think the GPUs bed themselves in so noise abates over time unless it's a 3090!

    • @jeremyp.1803
      @jeremyp.1803 2 роки тому

      @@philipmitchell7660 I see. Do you mind sharing your PSU's brand? From what I know mixing and matching different brands and wattages changes results in coil whine.

    • @philipmitchell7660
      @philipmitchell7660 2 роки тому

      @@jeremyp.1803 Corsair rm850x. PSU is worth spending money on as they will last ten year plus years. I'd got Corsair or seasonic. I just got the best deal I could on a gold rated PSU. You can use a PSU calculator online if you want to check capacity, best to have headroom

  • @hekah301
    @hekah301 Рік тому

    The card shown at 5:42 is XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT Speedster Merc 319 Black (RX-68XTACBD9) and the card shown at 6:18 is XFX Speedster MERC 319 AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT CORE (RX-68XTALFD9). so yeah two different cards... The "Black" version has higher clock speeds than the "Core" version. You screwed this up too :P

  • @matthewmcguire8772
    @matthewmcguire8772 Рік тому +1

    Is 850w platinum good for this?

    • @mr.r1178
      @mr.r1178 Рік тому

      Yes, the recommendation is 750w gold, so you have more than enough

  • @L0ST-ALIEN
    @L0ST-ALIEN 2 роки тому

    mine 6900xt is stuck on mainboard and I dont know how to get it out🥺

  • @CalmConcept
    @CalmConcept Рік тому

    Is it possible to turn off the LED lighting?

  • @jwdickieson
    @jwdickieson 2 роки тому +1

    I loved my gtx 260 core 216 black edition 666

  • @Kiwittgmail
    @Kiwittgmail 2 роки тому +2

    I have decided to get the XFX 6800XT Merc (now at MSRP) to replace my 5700XT, I originally bought due to supply issues early last year. It will mean I will finally have what I wanted my PC to be when I got it. I will probably find a buyer for my old 5700XT. While I only play FH5 for the forseeable future, having all the eye-candy @ 1440p gaming on my 5800X, will be awesome. I have nigglying concerns that the new 7000 cards maybe buggy initially, the 6800 XT will have most driver bugs already well sorted. I also think, the 7000s may have better RT performance, it is not something I am overly interested it.

  • @ytmB4HyU4kUq
    @ytmB4HyU4kUq 2 роки тому +2

    I was going to buy this card, but the huge white "MERC" graphic on the back plate turned me away. Makes the card look tacky and not very clean looking in my opinion. I believe there are other versions of the MERC cards where the graphic is black instead of white. Still an awesome card nonetheless, great video.

  • @tigerbalm666
    @tigerbalm666 10 місяців тому

    No ballzsag?

  • @cloud9photography126
    @cloud9photography126 10 місяців тому

    Ummmm..Mine doesn't have a USB C port wtf???

  • @Subdubbin
    @Subdubbin 2 роки тому +2

    Woohoo content

  • @CHRoOMAX
    @CHRoOMAX Рік тому +1

    This video is "elite"

  • @ronaldparrott4324
    @ronaldparrott4324 2 роки тому

    Hello everyone, can any one tell me is this RX 6800 XT good with steam VR games ?

    • @TerraWare
      @TerraWare 2 роки тому

      I have a Strix 6800xt and works fine with my Quest 2

    • @joshwalrath9518
      @joshwalrath9518 2 роки тому

      Depends on the application, but it is still one of the fastest vid cards around.

  • @JayzBeerz
    @JayzBeerz 2 роки тому +1

    My Gigabyte RX 6800 XT Gaming OC just gives me constant black screens and stutter.

    • @joshwalrath9518
      @joshwalrath9518 2 роки тому +1

      Have you attempted to contact Gigabyte support and RMA that card? My previous experiences with their support have been... disappointing.

    • @JayzBeerz
      @JayzBeerz 2 роки тому +2

      @@joshwalrath9518 no i was hoping AMD drivers would fix the issue but nothing helps. i may just keep it or sell it.

    • @LawrenceTimme
      @LawrenceTimme 2 роки тому +4

      Gigabutt

    • @mohamedelbashir1529
      @mohamedelbashir1529 2 роки тому +2

      @@JayzBeerz your gonna scam someone by selling it. messed up

    • @joshhoskins6400
      @joshhoskins6400 2 роки тому +1

      They need to change the name to gigashyte 😆

  • @KpK1Cioby
    @KpK1Cioby 2 роки тому

    I made jokes and called AMD trash for years. I made jokes about how fanboys said "in 2 years AMD will make drivers and will equal Nvidia!" (and they weren't ironic) and I said I will buy it then in 2 years, or buy the new Nvidia instead lol ... now cause of the market and the fact that with the release of 4090 prices have gone up instead of down, I actually ordered this online for the decent price of 700 euro. Prices are insane in Europe and considering the price and it's like half the fps of 4090 I'd say it's a much better deal. Also fuck ray tracing, I play old to day 1 release games, most of them don't even have a good implementation. I guess in 3 years when prices go down or Nvidia calms down, I will get a ray tracing Nvidia card.
    Until then, I hope this one will work amazing. Thanks for the review, I've watched about 10 different reviews.

  • @Kiwittgmail
    @Kiwittgmail 2 роки тому

    Just a small bug, with this card. SAM is not active, despite my MB BIOS setup for it correctly as SAM was enabled and worked with my previous 5700XT