Biostar just released a 6 year old GPU and we don’t know why
Biostar take us back to 2018
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Biostar, a manufacturer that specializes in motherboards, graphics cards, storage devices, and more, has just announced the arrival of a shiny new 6-year old GPU today, the RX 580.
Biostar has just unveiled a blast from the past today, a new RX 580 White graphics card that is designed to “dominate” the mid-range market, perfect for casual gamers and everyday users. The new card is said to deliver smooth 1080p gaming performance and will feature a sleek new white aesthetic that is ideal for bespoke DIY PC builds.
The Biostar Radeon RX 580 White edition utilizes the Polaris 20 XT, 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, and 2,048 stream processors, a slight downgrade from the originally launched RX 580 which featured 2,304. Despite the downgrade in SPs, the 2,048 variant is actually a year newer than the RX 580 that launched in 2017.
Biostar unveil new RX 580 White Edition graphics card
As you can see from the images above, the new RX 580 from Biostar will feature the brand’s unique FPS dual-heatpipe cooler design, offering up efficient cooling during more demanding gaming sessions. The card will support Radeon FreeSync technology, DirectX 12, and Vulkan – enhancing gaming performance and ensuring a tear free visual experience.
PCI Express 3.0 x16 bus interface will also feature in this card, delivering efficient connectivity alongside AMD Xconnect and HDR ready features.
It seems a strange move from Biostar to release such an old GPU – especially when AMD are focusing fully on the brand’s newer RNDA architecture. Additionally, we still don’t have a price for the upcoming RX 580. The original card hit shelves for $229 which was great value for money back then. It’ll be interesting to see what Biostar values this new, white-tailored GPU at.
