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[balls of snow]

People should consider 1440p for the long term. Even dlss 4k hits a capable video card hard with these unoptimised engines.

 

[KungFucius]

Just as google throws their TPU into the ring, possibly negating half the need for GPUs in AI

Sit tight, crash coming sooner rather than later. Then I'll make them beg for my business.

There's still the manufacturing capacity limit. If Google's chip is a hit, they will buy more TSMC wafers to make them and this will results in less Nvidia GPU wafers.

 

[hinch7]

ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7, is that a good card for my system? I have a MSI X470 Motherboard, a Ryzen 5700x, 32GB of ram, Windows 10, a 750 watt PSU I think, a big Coolermaster case, but Im not sure it'll fit in my PCI slot.. And also I dont know if I need to upgrade anything else in my case. Or my windows? Right now I have a 3070 Gigabyte Gaming OC 8GB. It's still serving me fine, in 2560x1440 I get about 100 FPS in Arc Raiders, when using DLSS Transformer model and all settings on High, RTGI is at medium.

Or a 5070ti??

Spend a bit more for the Ti with 16GB VRAM and performance if you have the budget. Will last you significantly longer if you plan to keep it. Even now games can go over 12GB easily at 4K high settings.

Or get a 9700XT which has better raster to cost ratio. AMD cards generally have less CPU overhead than Nvidia's which will better suit your Zen 3 CPU.

 

[Hohenheim]

People should consider 1440p for the long term. Even dlss 4k hits a capable video card hard with these unoptimised engines.

4K with DLSS is basically 1440p.
I wouldn't consider anything other than 4K at this point.

 

[Trilobit]

So I bought a GPU as I trust DF. How do I hook it up to my Thinkpad?

 

[Celcius]

Fuck it, I just ordered a new rig. Going all in.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8x 4.7GHz / 5.2GHz Turbo)
64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 AMD/Intel 6000MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB CL30
32GB NVIDIA RTX5090

I don't think prices will get any better. My first rig since 2015.

Which model 5090 did you go with?

 

[tylrdiablos]

I'm on a 3080Ti FE, and whilst I am a little tempted for a 5080 I'm currently playing games from my backlog. Some of them 10+ years old so they run completely fine. By the time I clear 3 or 4 titles, the 60XX etc cards will be out and (hopefully) the chip prices will have settled or returned to normal.

 

[JimmyRustler]

Which model 5090 did you go with?

It doesn't say. It'll be a surprise. The option was either to get a random one or for some extra cash the Gigabyte or Asus. I chose the option for the random one.

 

[hinch7]

So I bought a GPU as I trust DF. How do I hook it up to my Thinkpad?

If its an Intel that has Thunderbolt 3/4 or AMD laptop with USB 4 you can connect it as an external GPU using a dock. Something like the AOOSTAR AG02 will do the trick. If not or unsure, you might be better off cancelling order or returning.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

Imagine an AIB needing to secure 32 GB of GDDR7 for the 5090... lol

man these cards are gonna skyrocket soon lol

People really should secure a video card as soon as possible if they are in the market for one. Stop worrying about 50$ or 100$ less deals. It's gonna get ugly, you wish you paid that 100$

I wonder how this will ultimately affect the next PlayStation with those rumors about 32 GB of RAM. What a terrible time for shortages.

 

[Magic Carpet]

If its an Intel that has Thunderbolt 3/4 or AMD laptop with USB 4 you can connect it as an external GPU using a dock. Something like the AOOSTAR AG02 will do the trick. If not or unsure, you might be better off cancelling order or returning.

Is the interface (thunderbolt/ USB4, or whatever is needed) expensive to implement? I would like small form factor to start leaning more into external (upgradable) GPU support.
And external GPU with it's own power supply.
If the interface plus power supply costs too much I can see it being an issue but even if it adds $100 or $200 to the price of the GPU it might be worth it for the ease of upgrade/use/resell value.

 

[Camper182]

Bought the RX 9070 OC for 530 Euro.

 

[Spyxos]

Just got an rx 9070xt. As a replacement for my 4070 super. 12GB VRAM was not enough for me after all. Let's see how long AMD will support the card, or whether it will be discontinued two years after its release.

 

[Futaleufu]

Ypu are a lemming and part of the problem if you buy right now.

 

[Spyxos]

Ypu are a lemming and part of the problem if you buy right now.

So what is your solution? Wait until it gets cheaper again? And prey that nothing breaks right now?

 

[JimmyRustler]

Ypu are a lemming and part of the problem if you buy right now.

Both Nvidia and AMD will have no incentive to make their cards cheaper given the demand from the AI market. The only thing I see happening here is that the current hardware will get even more futureproof as development in that sector will severely hampered due to the costs. Meaning, why even bother making more advanced graphics when hardly anyone can afford the hardware any more?

 

[TheChumpNation]

Will stick with 4070, 4K DLSS performance and mid settings if needed for awhile yet.

 

[Botan32]

I'm really glad I bought my PC last year.

 

[//DEVIL//]

I wonder how this will ultimately affect the next PlayStation with those rumors about 32 GB of RAM. What a terrible time for shortages.

It ain't gonna be pretty. If anything this kinda confirms the PS5 don't be below 700 at least.

Because I am expecting the prices of the PS5 to go up early next year for sure.

The good news is the PS6 isn't out till late 2027 from the leaks. So the production of retail units won't be before March or may 2027 give or take couple of months. One would hope the prices of these rams would go down or something changes . Because If the situation doesn't change soon it's gonna be much worse.

 

[hinch7]

Is the interface (thunderbolt/ USB4, or whatever is needed) expensive to implement? I would like small form factor to start leaning more into external (upgradable) GPU support.
And external GPU with it's own power supply.
If the interface plus power supply costs too much I can see it being an issue but even if it adds $100 or $200 to the price of the GPU it might be worth it for the ease of upgrade/use/resell value.

Unless you already have a compatible laptop or PC handheld, its probably not worth the time, money or hassle. It starts getting costly once you factor in getting external eGPU docks (with PSU) which are like $200+ from places like AliExpress. And you won't get the full performance of the GPU due to bottlenecks in the interface and connection - Thunderbolt and USB 4, especially. And resale value of it all will suck compared to lets say a gaming laptop.

You can get mini-PC's that have those connections not unlike the Steam Machine in that they use mobile parts. And there is a sub-Reddit dedicated to eGPU's should you be interested. I'd just go for a gaming laptop personally if for a performant and portable gaming setup or maybe look into a Steam Machine that's coming early next year. Though the latter isn't upgradable. Maybe even look into building your own small form factor PC, though probably not the best time due to RAM and SSD prices skyrocketing.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Unless you already have a compatible laptop or PC handheld, its probably not worth the time, money or hassle. It starts getting costly once you factor in getting external eGPU docks (with PSU) which are like $200+ from places like AliExpress. And you won't get the full performance of the GPU due to bottlenecks in the interface and connection - Thunderbolt and USB 4, especially. And resale value of it all will suck compared to lets say a gaming laptop.

You can get mini-PC's that have those connections not unlike the Steam Machine in that they use mobile parts. And there is a sub-Reddit dedicated to eGPU's should you be interested. I'd just go for a gaming laptop personally if for a performant and portable gaming setup or maybe look into a Steam Machine that's coming early next year. Though the latter isn't upgradable. Maybe even look into building your own small form factor PC, though probably not the best time due to RAM and SSD prices skyrocketing.

Thats unfortunate, the PC industry really needs to hammer out some new form factor standards. Seems we have been stuck with the current ones for decades.

I read about things like, connectors on backs of motherboards, and flat memory that's not in the way of CPU coolers and wonder, where the heck is all the innovation?

 

[Wolzard]

So what is your solution? Wait until it gets cheaper again? And prey that nothing breaks right now?

I remember upgrading my GPU as soon as news about COVID started coming out. Two months later the prices skyrocketed.

 

[alabtrosMyster]

I have a 7900XTX, so I will hold off for a couple of generations still.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Ypu are a lemming and part of the problem if you buy right now.

So what do you suggest to anyone looking to buy hardware within the next year or so?

 

[SScorpio]

I wonder how this will ultimately affect the next PlayStation with those rumors about 32 GB of RAM. What a terrible time for shortages.

Demand will hopefully have stabilized in two years. SK Hyrix already announced they have a very large increase in production lines underway. We'll see if Samsung and Micron follow suit.

The issue is you don't want to go too crazy and end up sitting on a ton of inventory when the AI crash happens.

 

[Futaleufu]

So what do you suggest to anyone looking to buy hardware within the next year or so?

Only buy if your hardware fails

 

[Zathalus]

Rtx7000 7000 dollars

It's cute how you think the PS6 won't be affected. Capacity is sold out for 2026 and you think Sony can compete against the major AI players?

- Delayed
- Nerfed to 20GB
- Significantly more expensive then planned.

Pick one for the PS6. Or hell more than one if this memory issue isn't addressed.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Only buy if your hardware fails

It's a great idea but what happens if you were thinking of upgrading because your stuffs old, you don't...it fails and that GPU you wanted is now over twice as much or not available? You just do without? Get something worse? Pay more?

 

[lh032]

It's cute how you think the PS6 won't be affected. Capacity is sold out for 2026 and you think Sony can compete against the major AI players?

- Delayed
- Nerfed to 20GB
- Significantly more expensive then planned.

Pick one for the PS6. Or hell more than one if this memory issue isn't addressed.

still cheaper than a gaming PC thats for sure.
And probably even better optimized games keklol

 

[Hohenheim]

Damn, this panic-vibe makes me wanna buy a Sapphire Nitro+ 9070 XT, which cost 835 us dollars here (A very good price in these parts).
I already have a 5090 and a 5070 TI, but maybe having a "spare" would be a good idea ? (is what my fucked UP mind is thinking right now).

 

[GloveSlap]

I grabbed a 5070 ti today. The Capital One Shopping app has 25% cash back (up to $1000) for Walmart.com purchases today and that pushed me over the edge. You have to use the cash back towards gift cards for various stores, but that's still a good deal. I got the Asus Prime version for $762 so hopefully that model is decent enough.

 

[JimmyRustler]

Demand will hopefully have stabilized in two years. SK Hyrix already announced they have a very large increase in production lines underway. We'll see if Samsung and Micron follow suit.

The issue is you don't want to go too crazy and end up sitting on a ton of inventory when the AI crash happens.

When it happens? From the looks of it it's not even close to being in full swing. We are years away from a potential crash.

 

[Thebonehead]

Fuck it, I just ordered a new rig. Going all in.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8x 4.7GHz / 5.2GHz Turbo)
64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 AMD/Intel 6000MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB CL30
32GB NVIDIA RTX5090

I don't think prices will get any better. My first rig since 2015.

 

[Danjin44]

PS5 and Switch 2 is all I need.

 

[Hohenheim]

PS5 and Switch 2 is all I need.

If you're lucky you can get over 64gb of sweet ram instead of those machines

 

[Danjin44]

If you're lucky you can get over 64gb of sweet ram instead of those machines

Why do I need that? both PS5 and Switch 2 gives me all the game I need. I'm console gamer and that not gonna change anytime soon.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Fuck it, I just ordered a new rig. Going all in.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8x 4.7GHz / 5.2GHz Turbo)
64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 AMD/Intel 6000MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB CL30
32GB NVIDIA RTX5090

I don't think prices will get any better. My first rig since 2015.

My 9800X3D with free AIO BF special from Newegg just arrived. I'm gonna build it this weekend. Same as yours but only 32 GB of system RAM because I got a BF special on that also from Newegg

Hopefully 32 GB of system RAM will last the next several years while we all wait for this AI shit to end

 

[rodrigolfp]

Why do I need that? both PS5 and Switch 2 gives me all the game I need. I'm console gamer and that not gonna change anytime soon.

Why do PS5 and SW2 gives all the games you need??

 

[Danjin44]

Why do PS5 and SW2 gives all the games you need??

Because most of the games I'm in to often release on those systems.

 

[rodrigolfp]

Because most of the games I'm in to often release on those systems.

Most? So not all.

 

[Danjin44]

Most? So not all.

That's mostly I can't play every game that comes out…..just not enough time.

 

[SScorpio]

Why do I need that? both PS5 and Switch 2 gives me all the game I need. I'm console gamer and that not gonna change anytime soon.

Yet you feel the need to read and comment on threads about PCs about how consoles are all you need. Sounds like you aren't sure and need to convince yourself that it's true.

 

[Danjin44]

Yet you feel the need to read and comment on threads about PCs about how consoles are all you need. Sounds like you aren't sure and need to convince yourself that it's true.

It's gaming forum, I'm not allowed on reply a thread? You guys acting as if I have insulted PC gaming or something.

 

[poodaddy]

I'll stick to my 4080 until it goes up in flames.

 

[poodaddy]

PS5 and Switch 2 is all I need.

Good stuff, thanks for keeping us all up to date.

 

[Danjin44]

Good stuff, thanks for keeping us all up to date.

 

[Edgelord79]

Eh, it's all about the use case.
I'm not buying a steam machine for the latest aaa games. I have a ps5 for that.
I'd be buying one for the 300+ steam games (and emulation) I own but haven't had access to for 8+ years when I got rid of my last pc.

Many on this forum have no ability to see "use case" scenarios as it's an enthusiast forum. This is why most miss the entire purpose of this device.