PowerColor RX 6800 XTFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 32 mentions across 10 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment65%
PROS 65%
CONS 35%

Rank based on 32 mentions across 10 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want strong 1440p gaming performance paired with 16GB of VRAM
  • You value quiet, cold-running cooling with room to overclock
  • You can find one near MSRP or on the used market rather than at launch prices

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You're shopping during launch-era price spikes and severe stock shortages
  • Coil whine on the card would bother you
  • You're chasing the Limited Edition purely for hype rather than availability

What users complain about

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Based on user comments

Best choice
1Mid
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performanceSleek, understated build qualityLow power consumptionHigh prices during shortageCoil whine on some unitsFan durability concerns long-term
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performance
Sleek, understated build quality
Low power consumption
High prices during shortage
Coil whine on some units
Fan durability concerns long-term
Best value
2Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevitySolid 1080p performanceGood upgrade path from old GPUsLimited to lower/medium settings for demanding gamesNot top-tier performanceFan/cooler reliability over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Solid 1080p performance
Good upgrade path from old GPUs
Limited to lower/medium settings for demanding games
Not top-tier performance
Fan/cooler reliability over time
3Premium
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevityStrong 1440p gaming performanceGreat used market valueEventually needs replacement in demanding gamesLacks modern feature setThermal paste degradation over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Strong 1440p gaming performance
Great used market value
Eventually needs replacement in demanding games
Lacks modern feature set
Thermal paste degradation over time
4Mid
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performanceExcellent value for moneyLong-term reliability and longevityBrand-specific fan noise concernsLimited VRAM versus competitorsOccasional driver/compatibility issues
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performance
Excellent value for money
Long-term reliability and longevity
Brand-specific fan noise concerns
Limited VRAM versus competitors
Occasional driver/compatibility issues
5Mid
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performancePerformance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower priceLong-term reliability and aging wellHigh price for a mid-range card12GB variant seen as poor value or confusingLimited 6GB VRAM
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performance
Performance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower price
Long-term reliability and aging well
High price for a mid-range card
12GB variant seen as poor value or confusing
Limited 6GB VRAM
6Budget
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector neededGreat for small form factor and HTPC buildsLater became a good value due to shortagesPoor value versus RX 570Overpriced at launchRegional price disparities make it worse value
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector needed
Great for small form factor and HTPC builds
Later became a good value due to shortages
Poor value versus RX 570
Overpriced at launch
Regional price disparities make it worse value
7Mid
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and dealsCool operating temperaturesQuiet operation for most unitsCoil whine / fan noise on some unitsConfusing naming schemeNew 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and deals
Cool operating temperatures
Quiet operation for most units
Coil whine / fan noise on some units
Confusing naming scheme
New 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
8Mid
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRPStrong performance upgrade from older GPUsRuns cool and quiet, undervolts wellCoil whine or fan noise on some units12GB VRAM may limit future-proofingVoltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRP
Strong performance upgrade from older GPUs
Runs cool and quiet, undervolts well
Coil whine or fan noise on some units
12GB VRAM may limit future-proofing
Voltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
9Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performanceExcellent budget valueExceptional longevityStruggles with demanding modern gamesCooling wear over yearsDriver instability
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performance
Excellent budget value
Exceptional longevity
Struggles with demanding modern games
Cooling wear over years
Driver instability
10Budget
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
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31Mid
PowerColor RX 6800 XT
Good Value Once Prices NormalizedAttractive RGB DesignExcellent Cooling and Quiet OperationInflated Pricing and Scarcity at LaunchCherry-Picked Review SamplesLimited Edition Seen as Gimmicky
PowerColor RX 6800 XT
Good Value Once Prices Normalized
Attractive RGB Design
Excellent Cooling and Quiet Operation
Inflated Pricing and Scarcity at Launch
Cherry-Picked Review Samples
Limited Edition Seen as Gimmicky

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Owners consistently praise its 1440p gaming muscle. Multiple commenters describe the card as a very strong 1440p performer, calling it a 'wow card' that's fast, cold and silent with good overclocking potential. One user cited 16GB VRAM as a killer feature and mentioned reaching clocks well above the official overclock mode. Another chose it specifically for 1440p ultra gaming after being underwhelmed by newer-generation options, reinforcing its reputation as a capable performer at that resolution.

Cooling and design stand out as major strengths. Several commenters singled out the Red Devil's cooling and noise levels as very impressive, saying it beat rival Nitro+ cards in this regard. Others praised the card's looks, calling it a beautiful, well-put-together design and one of the first GPU RGB designs that genuinely impressed them. A reviewer also noted the neat, straight rows of power stages and capacitors, suggesting a clean build quality beyond just aesthetics.

Pricing and availability were the card's biggest pain points. Commenters reported extreme, inconsistent regional pricing, from around $400-430 to over $1500 for the same card, plus severe scarcity, particularly for the capped Limited Edition, which one person joked came with 'just a graphics card.' Reviewers also flagged that press samples were cherry-picked, highly binned units unlike what regular buyers could get. Years later, several buyers were relieved to finally snag one near MSRP or used at a fair price.

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