Test: ASRock RX 580 Phantom Gaming X

Summary

First of all, congratulations to ASRock for getting a pretty solid map from the stand, even if an RX Vega would certainly have been a completely different challenge. So then rather start “small” and swim along properly. But even a Radeon RX 580 could still be gallantly messed up if you put it on it or overlook important things.

But none of this happens with the ASRock RX 580 Phantom Gaming X, which is a good sign. The weaknesses we found, except for the somewhat pointless, direct heatpipe between GPU and VRM, are actually only the result of guaranteed cost pressure. The radiator could have tolerated a little more space, but still does its thing quite well, albeit clearly audible.

The performance is exactly as you would expect from a well-functioning Radeon RX 580. Good performance in full HD range and even acceptable frame rates in WQHD. But then everything about it becomes very scarce. But the map was not designed for that either. The board deserves a little praise on the sidelines, because except for the somewhat unconventionally positioned BIOS everything fits like a fist on the eye. It is not the most beautiful layout, but it is one of the most convenient and also without any unnecessary hotspots.

Conclusion

Medium or Well done? The card would really have what it takes to break the price in its class if ASRock passed on the savings, some of which were cleverly concealed, to the customer in terms of price. Led? Doesn’t need anybody, a backplate certainly not necessarily. And so you collect dollars for dollars that make production cheaper. The customer is guaranteed to thank it at the counter if the card arrives there as well. Let’s see. In any case, we have not been able to find a good reason not to buy the card. This, too, can and should even be taken as a compliment.

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