I recently purchased a used graphics card from an AliExpress store called Soyo, hoping to score a good deal. It was advertised as an RX 590 GME, but the clock speed is way off, running at just 1100MHz instead of the expected 1469MHz. My brother and I, probably overestimating our skills, decided to mess around with the BIOS, and now our PC is stuck in an endless restart loop. After some disassembly, we discovered that it's not an RX 590 GME at all but rather an RX 580 with the chip model number 215-0910038.
Now I'm at a loss—what card exactly do I have? I've tried flashing the BIOS from Soyo for both the RX 580 and RX 590 GME, but nothing seems to work. The restart loop only started after installing AMD drivers; before that, everything seemed fine. A couple more details: the card has a 6-pin power connector (which surprised me), features one HDMI, one DisplayPort, and one DVI for video outputs, and it pulls about 130W while being connected. Plus, the memory is from Samsung. Any thoughts on how to sort this out?
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To be sure it's a 580, you should verify the chip number against known specs. The RX 590 GME has a different variant, so you’re likely on the right path here. Just remember that AMD's drivers can sometimes misidentify cards if there's a BIOS mismatch. You might need to find a BIOS update specifically for your card. If it helps, check forums for any custom BIOS for RX 580 cards, but tread carefully as that can lead to more issues if flashed incorrectly.
Yeah, and having Samsung memory is promising—usually means decent overclocking potential if you can get it working right!
It sounds like you’re dealing with a real puzzle here! If you’re certain about the chip number, that definitely points to it being an RX 580. It's possible that Soyo is mixing and matching components, which can lead to these confusing specs. I’d recommend removing the backplate to check for any manufacturer stickers or labels that might clarify things. If you can’t find anything there, you might need to reseat the cooler and check the chip directly. Sometimes, manufacturers reuse boards in unexpected ways, especially with budget cards.
Good point! It's definitely worth looking for those numbers. It's a wild idea about parts recycling, but that might explain the confusion with the specs.
Also, it's funny how you mentioned getting a board from a 2060! They'll blend parts to cut costs, making these Franken-cards pretty common.
That's a good suggestion! Just be cautious when flashing a new BIOS. It’s easy to brick a card if it goes wrong.