MSI RX580 8GB ARMOR MK2 vs MSI RX580 8GB ARMOR. What is the difference??

[renmaster_10]

As per the heading I am wondering what the difference is between these 2 cards. The MK 2 seems to be older and discontinued

[Val]

I'm pretty sure it's just color, but I'm not sure, I'm more used to MSi's twin frozr series.

[anrkyuk]

Looking at comparative specs the Mk2 is a slightly higher (thicker) and slightly longer card.

The Mk1 has a 1366Mhz clock speed while the Mk2 offers 3 stock clock speeds with a 1380Mhz OC clock, Vram speeds are the same.

The Mk1 has TORX Mk1 Fans and the Mk2 has TORX Mk2 fans, no idea what the difference is, but this coupled with a slightly thicker card, I'll assume the cooling has been uprated over the Mk1.

OP, I do not think the MK2 is the older card...

[renmaster_10]

Thanks for the reply, the reason I thought the MK 2 was the older card as it was a clearance so I got it for $235 AU whereas the other version is still $300! Not that I’m complaining

[anrkyuk]

Originally posted by renmaster_10:

Thanks for the reply, the reason I thought the MK 2 was the older card as it was a clearance so I got it for $235 AU whereas the other version is still $300! Not that I’m complaining

Rather odd that there arn't any reviews for either card from the usual haunts (hexus, toms, techrader, trustedreviews or techreport etc, etc)... did you find/read any reviews for either card ?

[renmaster_10]

Yeah I read this one but it’s not for the MK2
https://ggwptech.com/pc-hardware-reviews/review-msi-radeon-rx-570-armor-8g-oc/